• Leitmotif Andrew Dawson follows up 2005’s stunning Absence & Presence with this multi-media one-man show, created with eight different collaborators. Assembly Aurora Nova, 623 3030, 4–27 Aug (not 7, 14), 6.05pm, £12–£13 (£9–£10). Previews 2 & 3 Aug, £5.

• Dance Base Presents . . . . Four programmes of diverse contemporary dance from across the globe. See Big Pic, left. Dance Base, 225 5525, 10–18 Aug (not 13), times vary, £11 (£7). Previews 8 & 9 Aug, £6–£8.

• Druthers Dance, physical theatre and technology walk hand in hand, in this high-octane look at what life has to offer. See preview, page 36. Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 5–27 Aug (not 6), 8.30pm, £8 (£6). Previews 3 & 4 Aug, £4.

• Maximum Crew One of Korea’s hottest b-boy crews explodes onto the Fringe, with synchronised moves and jaw-dropping manoeuvres. See preview, page 36. Assembly @ Assembly Hall, 623 3030, 4–27 Aug, £12–£13 (£10–£11). Previews 2 & 3 Aug, £5.

• Sorry, Love! Passionate narrative dance, exploring the highs and lows of relationships. See preview, page 36. C, 0845 2601234, 1–27 Aug (not 13), 7.35pm, £8.50–£10.50 (£7.50–£9.50).

• State of Matter Young, feisty breakdance/ contemporary company, 2FaCeD DaNcE hit you right between the eyes. See preview, page 37. Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 5–18 Aug (not 12), 1pm, £8 (£6). Previews 3 & 4 Aug, £5.

• Tap Olé Flamenco isn’t the only string to the Spanish dance bow, as this exciting mix of Spanish guitar and tap dance demonstrates. See preview, page 36. C, Chambers Street, 0845 260 1234, 1–27 Aug, 5.15pm, £8.50–£10.50 (£5.50–£9.50).