@pomegranatesfest
Sowing the seeds of international traditional dance in Scotland at springtime
Pomegranates: 25-30 APRIL 2025
BROWSE & BOOK: Pomegranates 2025 full progrmme | 25-30 Apr | FREE or Pay What You Can
BROWSE & BOOK: Pomegranates 2025 full progrmme | 25-30 Apr | FREE or Pay What You Can
HIGHLIGHTS: Masked dancers and artists gather to launch this year’s Pomegranates Festival programme
HIGHLIGHTS: Masked dancers and artists gather to launch this year’s Pomegranates Festival programme
The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland is delighted to announce full details of our fourth Pomegranates Festival which will run from Friday 25 to Wednesday 30 April 2025 at various venues across Edinburgh. The Pomegranates Festival in partnership with TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and Moray House School of Education and Sport, at the … Continued
Pomegranates 2024
Pomegranates 2024: Post-Fest Reflections and Fest 2025 Dates Announcement
Pomegranates 2024: Post-Fest Reflections and Fest 2025 Dates Announcement
Another Successful Year for Pomegranates International Traditional Dance Festival
Another Successful Year for Pomegranates International Traditional Dance Festival
LISTEN AGAIN to our Hearthland FM interview about Europeade 2026 and join our campaign to host Europe's largest trad dance festival in Perth 2026
LISTEN AGAIN to our Hearthland FM interview about Europeade 2026 and join our campaign to host Europe's largest trad dance festival in Perth 2026
BROWSE: Pomegranates Festival Spring 2024 programme at a glance
BROWSE: Pomegranates Festival Spring 2024 programme at a glance
OVERVIEW: Pomegranates Festival 2024 Programme Announced
OVERVIEW: Pomegranates Festival 2024 Programme Announced
LISTEN NOW: Trad Dance Cast: Feisty Women – new podcast marking #IWD and Women History Month | As recommended by #ScotsWhayHae | FREE
LISTEN NOW: Trad Dance Cast: Feisty Women – new podcast marking #IWD and Women History Month | As recommended by #ScotsWhayHae | FREE
Trad Dance Cast is a podcast about traditional dance artists, ideas and trends from across Scotland and beyond. Produced by the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland. Curated by Iliyana Nedkova and Wendy Timmons. Hosted by Eleanor Sinclair. Music theme by Mairi Campbell. Visual identity based on a portrait by Barrie Spence of Vincent Hantam. Latest episode recorded and edited at the Music Box, Edinburgh College by Christian Torre Zorita, Andrew Lonie, Ziemowit Paszke, Harry Ritchie and Johan Englund. Earlier episodes recorded and edited at Recast Studio by Jonathon Duncan.
DOWNLOAD: 12 Professional Development Workshops Programme | FREE Booklet 8 pages
DOWNLOAD: 12 Professional Development Workshops Programme | FREE Booklet 8 pages
Decolonising the Curriculum – keynote lecture by Jonzi D | 30 Apr 10am Paterson's Land Lecture Theatre, University of Edinburgh | FREE IN-PERSON
Decolonising the Curriculum – keynote lecture by Jonzi D | 30 Apr 10am Paterson's Land Lecture Theatre, University of Edinburgh | FREE IN-PERSON
Tickets are now available for Pomegranates Festival – Decolonising the Curriculum: Keynote Lecture by Jonzi D at Paterson's Land Lecture Theatre LG34, Edinburgh.
Decolonising the Curriculum - keynote lecture by Jonzi D 30 Apr 1oam BST | FREE LIVESTREAM
Decolonising the Curriculum - keynote lecture by Jonzi D 30 Apr 1oam BST | FREE LIVESTREAM
Dance Around the World Exhibition – craft workshop with Mare Tralla | 30 Apr 6pm Edinburgh Central Library | FREE
Dance Around the World Exhibition – craft workshop with Mare Tralla | 30 Apr 6pm Edinburgh Central Library | FREE
Vengefully Changed Allegiance – fashion exhibition by Alison Harm of Psychomoda | 23-30 Apr Scottish Storytelling Centre | FREE
Vengefully Changed Allegiance – fashion exhibition by Alison Harm of Psychomoda | 23-30 Apr Scottish Storytelling Centre | FREE
Dance Around the World – an exhibition of trad dance books and artefacts | 3-30 Apr Edinburgh Central Library | FREE
Dance Around the World – an exhibition of trad dance books and artefacts | 3-30 Apr Edinburgh Central Library | FREE
We Are Migrant – a triple bill of poetry, film and dance with Jim Mackintosh, Mare Tralla and Jonzi D | 29 Apr 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre | Pay What You Can
We Are Migrant – a triple bill of poetry, film and dance with Jim Mackintosh, Mare Tralla and Jonzi D | 29 Apr 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre | Pay What You Can
(Mon 29 Apr: 7pm) Join us for the finale of Pomegranates Festival 2024 to celebrate International Dance Day with a triple bill of poetry, film and dance feat
Elegies – first dance adaptation of Hamish Henderson's poems | 27 Apr 7.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
Elegies – first dance adaptation of Hamish Henderson's poems | 27 Apr 7.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
(Sat 27 Apr: 7:30pm) Experience a dance poem lamenting the lives lost in our challenging world of wars, ecocide and inequality. Wea
Swing into Lindy Hop – social dance session with Castle Rock Jazz Band | 27 Apr 8.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
Swing into Lindy Hop – social dance session with Castle Rock Jazz Band | 27 Apr 8.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
(Sat 27 Apr: 8:30pm) Come and try Lindy Hop with our Pomegranates festival dance musicians-in-residence from Edinburgh’s own Castle Rock Jazz Band.
New Town Dance Herstory – walking tour with Alena Shmakova | 27 Apr 2pm: Meet at Scottish Storytelling Centre
New Town Dance Herstory – walking tour with Alena Shmakova | 27 Apr 2pm: Meet at Scottish Storytelling Centre
(Sat 27 Apr: 2pm) Join dance historian Alena Shmakova for a special festival walk and talk tour. Explore the New Town's rich and important dancing heritage f
Old Town Dance Traditions – walking tour with Donald Smith | 27 Apr 11am Meet at Scottish Storytelling Centre
Old Town Dance Traditions – walking tour with Donald Smith | 27 Apr 11am Meet at Scottish Storytelling Centre
Trad Dance Residency – sharing with Marianella Desanti | 26 Apr 5.30pm Dance Base
Trad Dance Residency – sharing with Marianella Desanti | 26 Apr 5.30pm Dance Base
Tickets are now available for Pomegranates Festival – La Danza de la Muerte (Dance of the Death): Artist's Residency Sharing at Dance Base, Edinburgh.
60 Years of Europeade – presentation by Ruediger Hess, President | 25 Apr 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre
60 Years of Europeade – presentation by Ruediger Hess, President | 25 Apr 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre
Junk Food – dance theatre show by pupils and students | 28 Apr 10am Scottish Storytelling Centre
Junk Food – dance theatre show by pupils and students | 28 Apr 10am Scottish Storytelling Centre
CeilidhKids – family ceilidh with Caroline Brockbank | 28 Apr 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre
CeilidhKids – family ceilidh with Caroline Brockbank | 28 Apr 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre
Dancing Around the World – wee shows by trad dance schools | 28 Apr 2pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
Dancing Around the World – wee shows by trad dance schools | 28 Apr 2pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
World Trad Dance Sessions – beginner friendly | 24 Feb-23 Mar Stockbridge Library
World Trad Dance Sessions – beginner friendly | 24 Feb-23 Mar Stockbridge Library
World Trad Dance – 12 professional development workshops for dance artists | 20 Apr 9am-5pm St. Leonard's Land Dance Studio, University of Edinburgh I FREE
World Trad Dance – 12 professional development workshops for dance artists | 20 Apr 9am-5pm St. Leonard's Land Dance Studio, University of Edinburgh I FREE
World Trad Dance – overview of 12 professional development workshops
World Trad Dance – overview of 12 professional development workshops
Become a member of Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland | FREE
Become a member of Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland | FREE
Pomegranates Festival 2023
Pomegranates Seeds and Sequins, Facts and Figures
Pomegranates Seeds and Sequins, Facts and Figures
Pomegranates 2023 Festival Highlights
Pomegranates 2023 Festival Highlights
From Pomegranates'23 to the Fringe
WATCH: Thistles & Sunflowers - Celtic & Balkan trad dance & live music as part of the Fringe 2023 featuring Angela Rodel and friends | 44 min
WATCH: Thistles & Sunflowers - Celtic & Balkan trad dance & live music as part of the Fringe 2023 featuring Angela Rodel and friends | 44 min
FIND OUT MORE: Thistles & Sunflowers - Celtic & Balkan trad dance & live music with vocals by Angela Rodel
FIND OUT MORE: Thistles & Sunflowers - Celtic & Balkan trad dance & live music with vocals by Angela Rodel
From Pomegranates'23 to Ukraine...
Ukrainian folk dance, song and stories as part of To Ukraine with Love
Ukrainian folk dance, song and stories as part of To Ukraine with Love
Feisty Dance Artists of Ukraine as part of Harpies, Fechters and Quines Festival
Feisty Dance Artists of Ukraine as part of Harpies, Fechters and Quines Festival
From Pomegranates'23 to Harpies...
Who are the feisty women in trad dance past and present | 110 min
Who are the feisty women in trad dance past and present | 110 min
Trad Dance Pioneers Past and Present as part of Harpies, Fechters and Quines Festival
Trad Dance Pioneers Past and Present as part of Harpies, Fechters and Quines Festival
From Pomegranates'23 to Hidden Door
The Last Leaf on Earth as part of Hidden Door Festival
The Last Leaf on Earth as part of Hidden Door Festival
WATCH: Wish Upon a Falling Star – the inspiration for The Last Leaf on Earth | 3 min
WATCH: Wish Upon a Falling Star – the inspiration for The Last Leaf on Earth | 3 min
REVIEWS
***** for Pomegranates Workshops and Promenade by Inesa Vėlavičiūtė at TDFS Reviews
***** for Pomegranates Workshops and Promenade by Inesa Vėlavičiūtė at TDFS Reviews
**** from the Quintessential Review for Pomegranates Triple Bill
**** from the Quintessential Review for Pomegranates Triple Bill
"Truly enjoyable", "Trilling" and "Exquisite" by Inesa Vėlavičiūtė
@TradDanceScot
"Truly enjoyable", "Trilling" and "Exquisite" by Inesa Vėlavičiūtė
What to expect from this year's Pomegranates Festival by Kelly Apter at the LIST Magazine
What to expect from this year's Pomegranates Festival by Kelly Apter at the LIST Magazine
WATCH + LISTEN
Thistles & Sunflowers as part of Pomegranates 2023 | 30 min
Thistles & Sunflowers as part of Pomegranates 2023 | 30 min
Trad Dance Cast – podcast episode about To Begin the Dance Once | 50 min
Trad Dance Cast – podcast episode about To Begin the Dance Once | 50 min
Dances with Ouds and Fiddles | 10 min
Dances with Ouds and Fiddles | 10 min
Sharing of Dances with Ouds and Fiddles | 3 min
@TradDanceScot
Sharing of Dances with Ouds and Fiddles | 3 min
Teaser of To Begin the Dance Once More | 2 min
Teaser of To Begin the Dance Once More | 2 min
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE BOOKLETS
A Sequins of Poems to Dance To by Ian McMillan 16 pages
A Sequins of Poems to Dance To by Ian McMillan 16 pages
Pomegranates Promenade Booklet 8 pages
Pomegranates Promenade Booklet 8 pages
Pomegranates Triple Bill Booklet 4 pages
Pomegranates Triple Bill Booklet 4 pages
Pomegranates Workshops Booklet 8 pages
Pomegranates Workshops Booklet 8 pages
Pomegranates Exhibition – Duets by Gabriel Schmitz 8 pages
Pomegranates Exhibition – Duets by Gabriel Schmitz 8 pages
Pomegranates Workshops Line Up At a Glance 2 pages
Pomegranates Workshops Line Up At a Glance 2 pages
Pomegranates Premieres Booklet 8 pages
Pomegranates Premieres Booklet 8 pages
SOLD OUT
Live Show, Film & Ceilidh 29 Apr 7pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre: Pay What You Can
Live Show, Film & Ceilidh 29 Apr 7pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre: Pay What You Can
Triple Bill 28 Apr 7pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre: Pay What You Can
Triple Bill 28 Apr 7pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre: Pay What You Can
Workshops ONLINE LIVE 28 Apr 9am-5pm BST: Pay What You Can
Workshops ONLINE LIVE 28 Apr 9am-5pm BST: Pay What You Can
Curatorial exhibition tour of Duets at the Scottish Storytelling Centre | Only on Mondays 10, 17 & 24 Apr + 1 May 11am FREE
Curatorial exhibition tour of Duets at the Scottish Storytelling Centre | Only on Mondays 10, 17 & 24 Apr + 1 May 11am FREE
Live Show, Poetry & Hip Hop 30 Apr 6pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre: Pay What You Can
Live Show, Poetry & Hip Hop 30 Apr 6pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre: Pay What You Can
Workshops IN-PERSON 28 Apr 9am-5pm at St Leonard's Land Dance Studio: Pay What You Can
Workshops IN-PERSON 28 Apr 9am-5pm at St Leonard's Land Dance Studio: Pay What You Can
Live Dance and Drawing Duet 28 March 7pm at Goethe-Institut, Glasgow FREE.
Live Dance and Drawing Duet 28 March 7pm at Goethe-Institut, Glasgow FREE.
RESIDENT ARTISTS
Ian McMillan: Poet-in-Residence
Ian McMillan: Poet-in-Residence
Kemono L.Riot: Hip Hop Artist-in-Residence
Kemono L.Riot: Hip Hop Artist-in-Residence
Vincent Hantam: Choreographer-in-residence
Vincent Hantam: Choreographer-in-residence
Jon Bews: Musician-in-Residence
Jon Bews: Musician-in-Residence
Gabriel Schmitz: Visual Artist-in-Residence
Gabriel Schmitz: Visual Artist-in-Residence
EXHIBITION
Duets – Gabriel Schmitz first solo show in Scotland 26 Mar-1 May at Scottish Storytelling Centre FREE
Duets – Gabriel Schmitz first solo show in Scotland 26 Mar-1 May at Scottish Storytelling Centre FREE
Duets – Gabriel Schmitz first solo show in Scotland
Duets – Gabriel Schmitz first solo show in Scotland
Pomegranates 2022 Festival
Curatorial Highlights
Curatorial Highlights
WATCH: Video Highlights
WATCH: Video Highlights
WATCH: Video Postcard by Nic Gareiss
WATCH: Video Postcard by Nic Gareiss
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