Regular meetings:
Each Thursday evening, 7.30-9.15pm, in Dyce Primary School Hall, Dyce Village, Aberdeen (the cross-shaped building in the centre of this map). We have a short, informal class followed by social dancing. We have live music most weeks. We welcome new dancers and new musicians. For information, please contact us (via contact form).
Classes for the 2008 - 2009 session start on the 21st August 2008.
Forthcoming events:
- Thursday 26th June is the last class of this season, followed by an end-of-term party hosted by the Smails.
- Back of Bennachie barbecue on Saturday 16th August
Come back soon for details of more events!
Past events:
The 2008 Aurora Masked Ball on Saturday 24th May was a great success, with Sandy Nixon and his band creating a wonderful atmosphere. Our raffle in aid of CLAN raised an amazing £160!
Aurora was invited by our Belgian friends La Saltarelle to take part in the International Dance Festival 'Macadanse' at Wavre in August 2007. About 20 Aurora dancers and musicians travelled to the Wallonia region of Belgium to present a varied programme of traditional Scottish dance styles. See what we got up to on our trip by viewing the photos in our gallery!
Aurora has an active programme of both social events and festivals and performances. Also you can see information about Aurora in the news.
Past performances:
- Aurora International Festival 2006
- Festival in Vatra Dornei, Romania, December 2004
- Festival de folklore, Nimes, France, July 2004
- Video clips of dances as taught by James Scott Skinner, September 2003
- International Festival of Traditional Dance and Music, Aberdeenshire, July 2003
- Volkskunstweek International Festival, Flanders, August 2002
- Aurora International Festival, March 2001
- International Festival, Basque Region, July 2000
- International Festival, Sweden, 1998
- Visit by Hogbo Folkdansgille, 1997
Previous social events:
- 11th Aurora Ball, 2nd June 2007
- Away Weekend at the Highland Adventure Centre, Glenisla, February 2007
- 10th Anniversary The Aurora Ball, 27th May 2006
- Away Weekend at Dulnain Bridge Outdoor Centre, February 2006
- Aurora Burns Night Supper, January 2006
- New Year Party 2005/2006
- Aurora Ball and post Ball Party, May 2005
- Away Weekend at Dunolly Outdoor Centre, March 2005
- Fancy Dress Party, January 2005
- Aurora Late Summer BBQ 2004
- Midsummer Party 2004