Leithers - Do you want to dance?

Dancebase, the 'national centre for dance' in Scotland, working together with the Leith Theatre Trust, have put plans on the table to hire the Thomas Morton Hall from the City of Edinburgh Council for two years with the aim of refurbishing it, and begining a programme of community classes, professional dance and outreach activity from autumn 2010.

"This could mean more classes for more people and the chance to bring this wonderful community facility back to life." The proposal also includes the following sample timetable:

Whilst we're sure those of us who harbour inner puritan leanings may be alarmed at the prospect of state funded "burlesque for beginners courses" on our doorsteps, in these straitened times we have to recognise that this proposal may be the only way to get the investment in, the hall upgraded and more people using this marvelous building.

It's a shame that the plans will have no impact on improving the main part of Leith Theatre, and it would appear that there's not really that much spare time for other community events. However, we suppose it's one step at a time, if you'll pardon the pun...

You can read more about the proposal and vote on it here: 

http://www.dancebase.co.uk/news/Dance-Base/dance-base-leith-theatre-proposal.html

The Leith Theatre Trust are holding an open day at Leith Theatre this Sunday 20 June from 15.30-17.30. Everyone is welcome to visit, see the spaces and discuss the proposals.

There's also a Leith Theatre Trust Facebook Group if you like that sort of thing.

Comments

[Charlotte]

What a great idea. Hope they can fit some yoga in as well.