Euskal dantzak – Basque dance course 2026 In brief Dates and locations (PLEASE NOTE: times and locations have been updated as of 23/02; locations are now 40 George Square and Pleasance)Saturday 28 February - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 7 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSunday 15 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 21 March - 12 noon to 2pm, Torridon Room, Pleasance Email Dylan Inglis to sign up About the dance courseThis spring, the Basque community in Scotland will hold its first ever course in traditional Basque dance. Guided by two dance instructors from the Basque country, attendees will meet for four workshops, where we will learn several of the most important Basque folk dances. The course will include the chance perform the dances at the biannual Korrika celebrations of Basque language and culture on Saturday 28 March 2026.Dances will be taught through the medium of English and Basque, and no previous knowledge of Basque dance or culture is required. The workshops are open to people of all ages and dancing ability, whether you study Basque at university or live in Edinburgh and would like to learn some new steps, all are welcome!The course is free of charge, and light refreshments will be provided, with the sponsorship of the Etxepare Basque Institute.Dates and locationsPLEASE NOTE: times and locations have been updated as of 23/02; locations are now 40 George Square and PleasanceSaturday 28 February - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 7 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSunday 15 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 21 March - 12 noon to 2pm, Torridon Room, PleasanceHow to attendThe course is open to all, and free to attend. Please note that the course is progressive and that each week we will be building on the dances or steps learnt in the previous week. To sign up, please email Dylan Inglis. Email Dylan Inglis to sign up Are you interested in studying Basque?Basque is spoken by over a million people worldwide, mainly on both sides of the western Pyrenees in Spain and France. It is a modern language, and is used in a very wide range of social and cultural contexts, styles, and registers.We offer a Level 8, 20-credit course on the Basque Language for Beginners, available to all students at the University of Edinburgh. It aims to develop good oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in the language, as well as providing some examples of Basque culture and society as contexts for the language. Find out more about studying with us Tags European Languages and Cultures Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Feb 28 2026 - Mar 21 2026 Euskal dantzak – Basque dance course 2026 Join us for a four-class course on traditional Basque dance, taught by two instructors from the Basque country and covering several of the most important folk dances. 40 George Square (first three sessions) Pleasance (final session) Find the venue: 40 George Square Email Dylan Inglis to sign up
Euskal dantzak – Basque dance course 2026 In brief Dates and locations (PLEASE NOTE: times and locations have been updated as of 23/02; locations are now 40 George Square and Pleasance)Saturday 28 February - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 7 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSunday 15 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 21 March - 12 noon to 2pm, Torridon Room, Pleasance Email Dylan Inglis to sign up About the dance courseThis spring, the Basque community in Scotland will hold its first ever course in traditional Basque dance. Guided by two dance instructors from the Basque country, attendees will meet for four workshops, where we will learn several of the most important Basque folk dances. The course will include the chance perform the dances at the biannual Korrika celebrations of Basque language and culture on Saturday 28 March 2026.Dances will be taught through the medium of English and Basque, and no previous knowledge of Basque dance or culture is required. The workshops are open to people of all ages and dancing ability, whether you study Basque at university or live in Edinburgh and would like to learn some new steps, all are welcome!The course is free of charge, and light refreshments will be provided, with the sponsorship of the Etxepare Basque Institute.Dates and locationsPLEASE NOTE: times and locations have been updated as of 23/02; locations are now 40 George Square and PleasanceSaturday 28 February - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 7 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSunday 15 March - 12 noon to 1:30pm, Room LG.10, 40 George SquareSaturday 21 March - 12 noon to 2pm, Torridon Room, PleasanceHow to attendThe course is open to all, and free to attend. Please note that the course is progressive and that each week we will be building on the dances or steps learnt in the previous week. To sign up, please email Dylan Inglis. Email Dylan Inglis to sign up Are you interested in studying Basque?Basque is spoken by over a million people worldwide, mainly on both sides of the western Pyrenees in Spain and France. It is a modern language, and is used in a very wide range of social and cultural contexts, styles, and registers.We offer a Level 8, 20-credit course on the Basque Language for Beginners, available to all students at the University of Edinburgh. It aims to develop good oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in the language, as well as providing some examples of Basque culture and society as contexts for the language. Find out more about studying with us Tags European Languages and Cultures Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Feb 28 2026 - Mar 21 2026 Euskal dantzak – Basque dance course 2026 Join us for a four-class course on traditional Basque dance, taught by two instructors from the Basque country and covering several of the most important folk dances. 40 George Square (first three sessions) Pleasance (final session) Find the venue: 40 George Square Email Dylan Inglis to sign up
Feb 28 2026 - Mar 21 2026 Euskal dantzak – Basque dance course 2026 Join us for a four-class course on traditional Basque dance, taught by two instructors from the Basque country and covering several of the most important folk dances.
