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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

Can we dance again?

14 – 15 February 2025

Part of Into the New 2025

Contemporary Music And Performance

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By Tabitha Dearie
With Charlotte Devlin (composer, performer)

‘Omg I am so sorry!!!
No, I am sorry!
No, I am sorry!
No, I am sorry, no, I am sorry!
It was my fault! No! It was my fault!
I was dancing . . .
And it’s my fault.
Can we dance again?’

Bright lights. Thumping bass. A kaleidoscope of two bodies moving as one. ’Can We Dance Again?’ is an immersive club performance that dives into the fragile connections formed between strangers in the fleeting, euphoric world of nightlife.

This is an invitation to dance, to listen, to linger – and to question. During the music and movement, we ask:
What does it mean to belong in a space that feels like it’s disappearing?
And can we find new ways to keep dancing together?

Come dance with us.

Tabitha Dearie is a performance maker from Glasgow, Scotland, who weaves together text, body-based performance, and film to create politically and emotionally charged works. Rooted in collaboration and community, her practice explores her identity and the identity of others alongside explorations of what makes us laugh, and what makes a person whole. Her works incorporate joy and play as tools for engaging audiences and addressing complex themes.

Charlotte Devlin (she/her) is a composer, instrumentalist, and performer from South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Combining her passion for dance with a background in electronic music, she creates immersive, cross-genre pieces that invite listeners to express themselves through movement. Charlotte is dedicated to breaking down traditional expectations of performance spaces and encourages audience participation within concert settings. Although not a professionally trained dancer, her love for dance shines through her work, blending genres such as EDM, hip-hop, and instrumental music. She continues to collaborate with artists across various disciplines, including filmmakers, performers, and dancers, to create interdisciplinary works.

Image by the artists.

CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts

Runtime: 30 mins

Price: £4 – £5

Age Restrictions: 16+

Contains strobe, loud continuous music, flashing lights, haze, and confetti.

Wheelchair-accessible. The setup features an open floor plan with minimal seating provided within the space for those who require it. Additional chairs available upon request. A copy of all performance text will be provided.