Aurora are a group of dancers and musicians, based in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who share an interest in traditional Scottish dance and music. We dance and play music for fun, at social occasions and performances, in Scotland and abroad.
Dancing and music
Aurora meets each week to dance and play music. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers and musicians. We provide basic tuition in Scottish traditional dances so even if you've never danced before please come along and “have a go”. We normally organise two dances each year, including the Aurora Ball. In 2006 we celebrated our 10th Anniversary with the publication of a book of Scottish country dances.
Performances and ceilidhs
Our demonstration team performs traditional Scottish Country, Highland and Step dances and are both experienced (regularly performing locally and internationally) and enthusiastic. The Aurora Ceilidh Band is renowned for excellent music, interesting dances and fantastic dance callers. To book our performance team and/or ceilidh band, please contact us.
Committee members 2007-2008
President: Anna Smail
Secretary: Gillian Mackintosh
Treasurer: Graham Marshall
Vice President: Alison Smith
Committee Members: François Fournier, Jennifer Kleine-Albers, Graeme Nesham, Erika Nilsson, Lorna Smith, Toby Stanway and Ian Thompson
Contact details
You can get in touch with us via our online contact form or
you can give Anna Smail, our
President a ring on 01224 723214
Aurora maintains an email list for members: contact
us if you are a member and are not on the list.
Support
Aurora gratefully acknowledges funding support from the following organisations:
The Gordon Forum for the Arts
Scottish Arts Council (Awards for All)
Aberdeen City Council