Arran Still Rising: An Intergenerational Dance Workshop

Come and learn a new ceilidh style dance for Arran's future, inspired by nature.

Arran, Still Rising brings together people of all ages for a fun, in person workshop where we will share ideas for a new ceilidh-style dance, inspired by the nature and archaeology of Drumadoon. No experience needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Led by Saffy Setohy and Claire Pençak (Clyde Bioregion Artists in Residence), get ready to move, groove, and connect across generations!

All ages over 8 years welcome, with ages under 10 years to be accompanied by an adult please.

Please wear loose comfortable clothes you can move in. To protect the dance floor please bring a pair of soft shoes or trainers. Bare feet is also OK. You might want to bring some water/juice.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements.

This event is part of a wider group of events for the Arran Environment Festival.

Artwork for the banner is created by Chloe Rodgers.

About the Artists & Residency

This dance workshop forms part of an exciting place-based arts residency on the Isle of Arran, supported by North Ayrshire Council through Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective programme, funded by the Scottish Government.

The residency brings together two acclaimed dance artists, Claire Pençak (Scottish Borders) and Saffy Setohy (Glasgow), who are working collaboratively on Arran as part of the Clyde Bioregion Residency Programme. Over the next eight months, their work explores themes of rewilding, archaeology and ecology through contemporary movement and creative practice, in close partnership with local communities.

Based at Drumadoon Estate, the artists are living and working from a unique off-grid mobile studio, allowing them to connect deeply with Arran’s landscape, heritage and people. Their practice is rooted in collaboration, sensory exploration and place-responsive movement, inviting participants to reflect on how we understand the past, live in the present and imagine more sustainable futures.

This workshop offers a chance to move, explore and connect as part of this wider creative journey.