Dannsa steps into its second decade with as much passion for Scottish traditional dance and music as ever and will be touring all over Scotland in 2012. They begin with North Scotland in April, as part of the North by North East – Touring Scottish Talent.

Inspired by connections between dance, music, people and places, Dannsa have developed an ongoing obsession, friendship, love and respect of the step-dancing and music of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.  This year they are joining forces with one of Cape Breton’s finest step-dancers and musicians, Mac Morin. Together they bring you a breathtaking programme of performances with the vibrancy of Scottish step-dance at it’s heart.

‘We are very excited to be exploring this rich traditional world, the dance and the music always appear to offer us more creative opportunities to share’ says Sandra of Dannsa.

Dannsa are Caroline Reagh and Sandra Robertson, and piper and stepdancer Fin Moore. They are joined by a stellar line up of dancers and musicians.  The beautiful voice of Catriona Watt (MOD Gold Medallist), Frank McConnell (dancer, Plan B and co-founder of Dannsa), Mac Morin (dancer and pianist with Beòlach and Natalie McMaster), and guitarist Matheu Watson (the great young multi-instrumentalist and guitarist with Fred Morrison).

Blending together dance, with music on fiddle, guitar, pipes, keyboard, and Gaelic song these engaging performers bring you an evening of wonderful rhythms and finely crafted traditional dance. Drawing on the rich traditions of Scottish dance, Dannsa has thrilled audiences with their dynamic arrangements of their favourite tunes, energetic performances and their sheer versatility as step dancers.

‘Witty footwork, full of a vivacity that would have encouraged Tam O’Shanter’s eyes to pop in delight.’Mary Brennan Glasgow Herald

With this fresh and innovative approach to creating new work and the contagious enjoyment of what they do Dannsa promises to delight, engage and enrich their audiences. You will leave with a jig in your feet and a song in your heart.

Dannsa are performing and teaching at the following venues. For information on workshops consult the local promoters or Dannsa administrator Susan Hay (susan.hay@blueyonder.co.uk)

See Fannsa website for tour dates. Tickets for the performances can be purchased from the link on the Dannsa website www.dannsa.com to www.thebooth.co.uk

Ticket prices: £8; £6 (conc); £4 (children)  (check with local promoter for any price changes)

Source: Dannsa