I found a very interesting article in the Stage News the other day that stated Ballet is more popular than football (soccer) in Scotland! There are many professional and community dance programs, and 9 secondary schools offer dance as a Higher Grade. However, dance afficianados and experts say that these numbers shouldn't allow the public to slack off on funding - as the economy tightens, it becomes more essential to support these programs that have such a great effect on the country.
The Scottish Ballet, whose home is now located in Glasgow, performs across Scotland and the UK. This month, they will perform at the Edinburgh International Festival with a double fill featuring Kenneth MacMillan's Song of the Earth and a new work by Boston Ballet choreographer Jorma El. Check out more about dance in Scotland here.
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