Shaper/Caper

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Shaper/Caper We’re a charity that likes throwing shapes and having a caper, presenting critically acclaimed performances and nifty creative learning work!

We are an inclusive organisation striving to provide access to the arts across staff and audiences, working in partnership with funders and supporters to facilitate awareness and training on equalities and inclusion through dance. We work with LGBTYouth Scotland, Parkinson's UK, NHS Tayside, Shared Care Scotland, Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group, etc.

AND THAT’S A WRAP! From tomorrow, all Shaper/Caper classes are off for the two week Dundee school holidays. Have a great...
09/10/2026

AND THAT’S A WRAP!
 
From tomorrow, all Shaper/Caper classes are off for the two week Dundee school holidays. Have a great break!
 
All our classes will re-start for the second half of term from Saturday 24th October
 
So please do book in for any of our regular classes 24th Oct- 11th December:
 
SATURDAYS
10.15- 11.15 Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books (Ages 2-5)
11.15- 12.30 Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books (Ages 5-8)
 
MONDAYS
17.15- 18.00 Young Company (Ages 8-11) FREE
18.15- 19.30 Young Company (Ages 18-24) FREE
 
TUESDAYS
12.00- 13.30 Dance for Parkinson’s (includes social cafe after)
18.30- 20.00 Community Company (Fortnightly from 3rd Nov) FREE
 
WEDNESDAYS
18.30- 20.00 OUTLOUD (Ages 16-24 LGBTQ+)
FIND YOUR INNER DIVA with Alex- Drag make up and styling for looks *IRL or instagram live*
 
THURSDAYS
18.30- 20.00 Discotheque (18+)
 
FRIDAYS
17.30- 18.30 Adult Dance Class (16+)
 
to book any of the above!

JOIN US TONIGHT for our fortnightly FREE dance class to all LGBTQ+ folks and allies (18+) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Led by the fabulous ...
06/10/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT for our fortnightly FREE dance class to all LGBTQ+ folks and allies (18+) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Led by the fabulous ✨

No dance experience needed! Just bring your energy and we’ll bring the tunes! 🎶

🗓️ Every Second Tuesday
⏰ 6:30pm to 8:00pm
📍 21-23 Mains Loan, Dundee, DD4 7AB

Link to book - https://www.shapercaper.com/new-events/4tp34e5hds75rml-p2mlb-twlb7-fndxe-xkhpa-plj57-88nkn-plf6a-kkltk-x9tyw-pwrmr-mf8dh-ptcw4-slsfc-blpza-w5blf-fexyp-t6mja-xgbrg-6mgmr-wp67b-ccl9d-xyc89-zt7re-774yk 💫

Send us a wee DM or an email at [email protected] if you have any questions!

FREE thanks to the funding from

01/10/2026

Don’t miss Adult Dance Class this Friday (and every Friday in term time!) with Shaper/Caper team dancer, and dance teacher, the lovely Neve Renwick for some contemporary moves & floor work. 5:30-6:30pm Shaper/Caper, 21-23 Mains Loan, Dundee. to book

30/09/2026

3, 2, 1…..BLAST OFF! 🚀

Poppy and her dog Peppy are thrilled to be landing this winter for 20 out of this world performances, perfect for little explorers aged 2–7 and their grown-ups. 🧑‍🚀

Poppy’s mission is clear - and she needs your help! Will you be Poppy’s friend at Astronaut School and help her build paper rockets to get to space?

Head to shapercaper.com/papermoon or the to grab your tickets now! 🎟️

Dancers: Robert Anderson and Miranda Mac Letten
📸 Laura Mumby

Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books is an interactive workshop for little ones and their grown ups. It's much more than a...
25/09/2026

Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books is an interactive workshop for little ones and their grown ups. It's much more than a dance class, it’s about building magical worlds together, sparking your wee one’s imagination, and a love for reading and dancing! 📚🕺

Gilbert is the Guardian of the Books. He’s read EVERY book in the universe! He loves nothing more than embarking upon an epic adventure through his books! Who will he meet next? Will it be dinosaurs? Maybe he’ll trek through the rainforest or blast off into space…? Why not join him on his next adventure? 🧭

📍 Shaper/Caper, 21-23 Mains Loan, Dundee DD4 7AB
📆 SATURDAYS 10:15-11:00 Juniors (Under 5s and their adults) // 11:15-12:00 Seniors (5-8 years)
🎟️ To book visit - https://www.shapercaper.com/gilbert

Gilbert can’t wait to take your child on his next Adventure Through Books! 📖

Whether you’re one or 100, everyone is welcome on our Shaper/Caper dancefoor for a SPOOKTACULAR family boogie with us th...
25/09/2026

Whether you’re one or 100, everyone is welcome on our Shaper/Caper dancefoor for a SPOOKTACULAR family boogie with us this Halloween*

Expect toe-tapping, terrifying** tunes, deathly*** disco, frightening**** footwork, menacing mocktails and creepy costumes aplenty!

And if you don’t have an outrageous outfit, never fear, Shaper/Caper’s costume rail is here! Come, have a rummage and transform yourself into the glittery ghoul you always wanted to be!

So what are you waiting for? Bring your kids, friends - and their Granny- for our frighteningly fun family evening out, for just £2.50 per child and £5 per adult!

Link in bio to BOOK

*Our Halloween disco takes place on FRIDAY 30th ie the evening before actual Halloween, so we don’t get in the way of any guising plans on 31st!

**not actually terrifying just slightly spooky
** *mainly disco
**** fun footwork

📍Shaper/Caper, 21-23 Mains Loan, DD4 7AB
📆 630-8pm Friday 30th October

Strike a pose and dance like nobody’s watching! ✨Learn iconic routines inspired by pop music videos and camp classics in...
24/09/2026

Strike a pose and dance like nobody’s watching! ✨

Learn iconic routines inspired by pop music videos and camp classics in a fun, inclusive and supportive space. Whether a seasoned dancer or stepping into the studio for the first time, everyone is welcome. Expect disco lights, great tunes and plenty of laughs! 🪩��Open to anyone aged 18+.

📍Shaper/Caper, Dundee, DD3 21-23 Mains Loan, DD4 7AB
📆 Thursdays
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Click here to secure your spot - https://www.shapercaper.com/classes

22/09/2026

OUTLOUD presents... FIND YOUR INNER DIVA! ✨

Three FREE workshops working with one of our pro performers,, who will talk through how they worked with our Artistic Director to create characters for our shows that are inspired by drag and pantomime. We will introduce you to the same methods we used to create these characters through hair, make up and strutting your stuff!

Delivered in a safe LGBTQ+ friendly space🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Learn from a professional performer who uses drag in their art

Come, hang out and express yourself!

For those 16-24

WEDNESDAYS
23rd September - History of Drag/ Finding your own drag persona

28th October - Make up and styling for looks

25th November - Wigs and make up together… how would your drag character walk?

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21-23 Mains Loan
Dundee
DD47AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441382413007

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