Latin Dance Inclusive - Get ready for Edinburgh Carnival 2026

Name: Latin Dance Inclusive - Get ready for Edinburgh Carnival 2026
Start: 2026-03-07T10:40:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-28T11:50:00+00:00
Location: St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall

Schedule

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:40 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:50 am

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Location

St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall | Edinburgh, SC

Join us for more of Latin dance moves in a fun, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere. Open to all levels.
About this Event

Latin Dance Inclusive - keep dancing this 2026!

Join us at Ninian's Comely Bank (Stockbridge area, beside Waitross)

These vibrant dance sessions offer a joyful and inclusive experience, blending gentle Latin American choreographies tailored for young dancers with disabilities and their parents or carers. Get ready to move, connect, and celebrate in a fun-filled, supportive environment!

When? on the following Saturdays

March: 7, 14, 21, 28
April: 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 14, 20, 27
July: 4, 11

(You can join us on all dates or just one date.)

What is the time and duration?

Workshops (35 min) 10:40 -11:15

Free dance workshops: A gentle and fun blend of Latin American dance choreographies designed for young people with disabilities, together with their parents or carers. These sessions are proudly funded by Edinburgh Festival Carnival.

Inclusive Party Time! (30 min) 11:20 -11:50

Our parties are designed for all dance levels and mobility needs. We welcome music requests from our dancers, and if they’d like, they can take the lead in showing off their moves to their chosen song! This encourages confidence, creativity, and leadership through dance. Friends, family, and support workers are all encouraged to join in and enjoy the fun, inclusive atmosphere.

Where? St Ninian's Church, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh EH4 1AG, with street parking around.

How to book? Click the event link or email [email protected]

Who can join? Young people aged 10–25 with a disability, accompanied by a parent or carer.

No experience is required!

Parents and carers are welcome to dance with us!

What is our aim?
We aim to build confidence and have fun through dance, with the opportunity to take part in the Edinburgh Youth Carnival, Edinburgh Carnival (18th July), and other parades or stage performances. Participation in events is always optional — you are free to decide if you’d like to take part or not.

BOOKING REQUIRED

Limited places are available per workshop. *First-come, first-served basis.

AFTER BOOKING

Please let us know if you’re joining for the first time — share any likes, dislikes, or special requirements so we can organise everything in advance and make sure you have the best experience.

Don't miss out!