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TradBeats


Step dance, mouth music, beat-boxing and body percussion. 
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​Supported by the Highland Youth Arts Hub 'Time to Shine' Fund, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Seall. 

TradBeats

With funding from the Highland Youth Arts Hub, TradBeats is a festival which has traditional arts at its core but re-awakens them in a modern, upbeat context, bringing together the basic elements of voice and movement through rhythm.

Dates:
28th-29th November

Location:
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye

A weekend of workshops and collaboration exploring rhythmical links between Gaelic mouth music, step dance, beat-boxing and body percussion with tutors Griogair Labhruidh, Lewis MacRae, Sophie Stephenson, Mairi Britton and Eilidh Munro. There will also be a special "Riffs & Rhythms" workshop led by Shooglenifty on the Sunday morning. 

Weekend of Workshops: £35 (£30 early bird)

Contact Sophie on 07783433807 or email sophie@sophabulous.co.uk to book a place.

Download TradBeats application form below:
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Keep an eye out for #Tradbeats updates on Facebook and Twitter. www.facebook.com/tradbeats

TradBeats Tutors

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Griogair Labhruidh
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Sophie Stephenson
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Lewis MacRae
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Eilidh Munro
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Shooglenifty
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Mairi Britton

Schedule

Saturday workshops:
10am - 4.30pm 

Saturday evening concert:
Shooglenifty + TradBeats
(The concert is a separate event hosted by SEALL. Students £5. To book tickets visit www.seall.co.uk)

Sunday workshops: 
10am - 4.30pm 

TradBeats is not responsible for supervision out with the workshop times and therefor under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 
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Accommodation 
If you are travelling from afar then there is accommodation at the Flora MacDonald Hostel which is within 15 mins walking distance from the college and you can book with them directly. The hostel accommodation costs £16 per person per night. See their website for more details. (N.B. They are closed between 5th - 21st October and therefor will not be able to process any bookings during this time) http://www.skye-hostel.co.uk

Meals
Students must bring a packed lunch for Saturday & Sunday.  Dinner is available to purchase at the college on Saturday evening 5pm - 5.45pm.

Travel Options
Train/bus: Glasgow - Mallaig
Ferry: Mallaig - Armadale

Citylink bus: Glasgow - Broadford
Stagecoach bus: Broadford - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 

Ferry timetable: https://www.calmac.co.uk
Train times: http://www.scotrail.co.uk
Bus times: http://www.citylink.co.uk
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/default.aspx
Shooglenifty at TradBeats

Riffs & Rhythms workshop with Shooglenifty at TradBeats 2015. This was an hour long workshop as part of a weekend of Gaelic song, music, step dance, beatboxing and body percussion. To find out more, visit: www.sophabulous.co.uk/tradbeatsThank you Highland Youth Arts Hub, Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seall, Sophabulous Steps, Eilidh Munro Music, Màiri Dannsa and especially Shooglenifty Scotland for making it all possible!! #TradBeats #CeòlAlba #ScottishMusic

Posted by TradBeats on Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Seinn O Huradal (ft. beatboxing and step dance)

A set of puirt-à-beul (Gaelic mouth music) featuring Huradal (Màiri Britton, Sophie Stephenson and Eilidh Munro) along with beatboxer Lewis MacRae. www.huradal.com#TradBeats #CeòlAlba #ScottishMusicPart of TradBeats supported by the Highland Youth Arts Hub, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Seall.

Posted by TradBeats on Monday, 14 December 2015
Gaelic Mouth Music, Stepdance & Beatboxing

TradBeats opening for Shooglenifty Scotland at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (Seall) during Shoogle's United Knot Album launch tour.March, Strathspey and Reel with a twist from Huradal (Sophie Stephenson, Màiri Britton, Eilidh Munro) and beatboxer Lewis MacRae.TradBeats 2015. www.huradal.com#TradBeats #CeòlAlba #ScottishMusicSupported by the Highland Youth Arts Hub

Posted by TradBeats on Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Here’s a snippet from one of the workshops during TradBeats. Most students were trying beatboxing, step dance or Gaelic song for the first time! If you are interested in hosting or taking part in a #TradBeats workshop, please get in touch: www.sophabulous.co.uk/tradbeatsThanks to Highland Youth Arts Hub, Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Seall, Sophabulous Steps, Eilidh Munro Music, Màiri Dannsa and everyone who took part! :)

Posted by TradBeats on Monday, 14 December 2015
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    • Step Dance Classes >
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    • What is Step Dance?
  • Schedule
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