Edinburgh Contra Dance - November 2025

Schedule

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 07:45 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Columcille | Edinburgh, SC

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Contra dance comes all the way from America and is cousin to the familiar Scottish ceilidh. Contra is a little smoother and gentler, the figures are a little different, and the music has a different accent.
Live music from Edinburgh-based bon viveurs and tune hounds Hoik! - Edward Wallace (fiddle) and Tom Oakes (guitar). Jigs, reels, attitude, hot stuff.
All dances will be called by Rob Heath. Rob, of the Comrie Ceilidh Band, calls all kinds of ceilidhs, fantasy balls, parties, and makes sure everyone has a great time.
All are welcome, family friendly, no partner needed, no experience necessary, all dances taught. 15-minute welcome session for new dancers starts at 7:45pm. Dance runs 8:00pm until 10:30pm including a break. Children 12 and under are free. Edinburgh Contra Dance have been running occasional dances since 2016. Come along and give it a go!
Inclusiveness In order to make our dance as inclusive and welcoming as possible our callers use gender neutral terms and calling styles.
Covid Safety Covid Safety Information: we ask that you only attend the dance if you are feeling well - we'll be happy to refund advance tickets if you can't make it on the day due to illness. We don't require masking but respect those who wish to dance masked. We have handwashing facilities on site and will ventilate the hall as much as possible.
We strive to make our dance as welcoming and as safe as possible.
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Where is it happening?

Columcille, 71 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AY, United Kingdom

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