The Dance Academy

The Dance Academy The Dance Academy Est 1992 - Director Louise McLauchlan Our Tutors Louise McLauchlan and Lynne Evans are fully qualified with many years of experience.
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The Dance Academy specialises and covers classes in Tap, Jazz, Street Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Lyrical Jazz and Ballet (Edinburgh only). Both tutor's are First Aid Trained, Fully Insured and hold Enhanced Disclosure Certificates. Classes are held from Monday to Saturday. Timetable subject to change. Please call for further information.

💚MULTI-TASKING AT LIMELIGHT STUDIO 💚One studio… and lots of the things happening at once!✨ Laura teaching BStreet in the...
05/09/2026

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MULTI-TASKING AT LIMELIGHT STUDIO 💚

One studio… and lots of the things happening at once!

✨ Laura teaching BStreet in the studio.
👞 Louise running a crash course on Tap outside — YES, normally a massive NO to tap shoes outside! 😂
🎭 Dancers working away in the Green Room on their choreography.
🕺 More dancers in the hall, creating and perfecting their choreography.

And amongst all the madness… a little prompt photo shoot by Chloe, capturing some rather lovely pictures for her art class. 📸✨

Everyone busy.
Everyone creating.
Everyone dancing.

Top morning at TDA! 💚

Team TDA doing what we do best.
Dance. Create. Inspire.

05/09/2026

MULTI-TASKING AT LIMELIGHT 💚

Laura teaching BStreet in the studio.

Louise teaching a Tap crash course outside — YES, outside! 😂👞

Dancers working on choreography in the Green Room AND the hall.

And Chloe capturing some rather lovely photos along the way. 📸✨

Top morning! 💚 #❤️

When you’re THIS little… 🥹💚even the smallest leotard fits our Dancing Bear! 🧸If the leotard fits…you’re READY TO DANCE! ...
03/09/2026

When you’re THIS little… 🥹💚
even the smallest leotard fits our Dancing Bear! 🧸

If the leotard fits…
you’re READY TO DANCE! 💚✨

30/08/2026

Catch them while you can! 💚🖤

The talent.
The personality.
The VIBE! ✨

Best times had at TDA. You have certainly made us laugh over the years.

Go smash it, girls!
And remember… once a TDA dancer, always a TDA dancer. 🖤✨

GOOD LUCK. WORK HARD. ENJOY

Our job is done… ❤️Bon voyage, Caitlin and Hannah!It has been our absolute privilege to have taught you both for so long...
30/08/2026

Our job is done… ❤️

Bon voyage, Caitlin and Hannah!

It has been our absolute privilege to have taught you both for so long.

The children you assisted will always adore you. You gave them wonderful memories, built their confidence, and encouraged them every step of the way. You have both made such a positive difference to so many young dancers.

Lynne and I have watched you grow from young dancers into the confident, talented and inspiring young women you are today. Now you’re ready to begin your degree course with Hamilton, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Like all the students who have gone before you, it’s never goodbye… it’s simply see you later.

Keeping in touch is essential! We expect updates, photos, and plenty of visits whenever you have the time.

Remember, once a TDA dancer, always a TDA dancer.

Good luck with this exciting new chapter. Go and be fabulous – we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. ❤️

It’s been our pleasure .

🌟 STAR OF THE DAY 🌟Having the confidence to move into the next class up… and then showing the most beautiful gallops a t...
27/08/2026

🌟 STAR OF THE DAY 🌟

Having the confidence to move into the next class up… and then showing the most beautiful gallops a teacher could dream of seeing! 🥰

Coming in with your bestie, whose words were, “I’m so nervous I could melt!” 😂

I just LOVE the drama of being 5/6 years old! 💚

Both, I might add, did a truly remarkable job of joining in, and I have absolutely no doubt they will relish the challenge of their new class.

What a lovely start to your next dance adventure! ✨

Happy dancing days, girls! 💚

23/08/2026

WHY IS TAP SO GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN? 🧠👞

Tap isn’t just dancing… it’s a full brain workout!

🎶 Improves rhythm & timing
🧠 Boosts memory & concentration
👣 Develops coordination
🔄 Gets both sides of the brain working
⚡ Builds quick thinking & reactions
💃 And of course… makes you HAPPY!

So every shuffle, riff & time step is giving your brain a workout too! 👞🧠✨

Tap = cardio for the body + gymnastics for the brain!

19/08/2026

You ready?

Acro is now officially on the timetable.
Reserved list is in place already as the class has limited spaces.

You excited?

** NEW TERM , NEW TIMETABLE 💚🖤 ** Saturday’s with Laura have a NEW schedule! ✨2 levels of BStreetJazz and ….. 🤸‍♀️ Th...
19/08/2026

** NEW TERM , NEW TIMETABLE 💚🖤 **

Saturday’s with Laura have a NEW schedule! ✨

2 levels of BStreet
Jazz and …..

🤸‍♀️ The NEW Acro class — Which has a waiting list! 🙌

The full timetable has been posted in your group chats, so please check your class time.

Any questions regarding our weekly classes please contact me on TDA page.

💚🖤
I was told yesterday by a young dancer “only 32 classes to go until the show”

Wow 😮
Team TDA

** FLASH BACK SCHEDULE **As I get ready to start back with our NEW Acro class, along with a few little tweaks to the tim...
17/08/2026

** FLASH BACK SCHEDULE **

As I get ready to start back with our NEW Acro class, along with a few little tweaks to the timetable, it’s got me thinking back to a schedule I had many, many years ago…

Monday – to Kirkcaldy, Adam Smith
Tuesday – Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline
Wednesday – Beaconhurst Private School in the morning, then off to Lumphinnans Primary School at night.
Thursday – Edinburgh to teach ballet, then Scottish Show at the Carlton at night.
Friday – High Valleyfield
Saturday – Edinburgh for ballet & tap, then Scottish Show in Edinburgh that night.
Sunday – Scottish Show, Edinburgh.

And do you know what?

I LOVED IT! ❤️

And how lucky am I that I’m still teaching some of you who were there way back in those early days.

So many memories, so many dancers.

Forever grateful for the journey — and very happy, settled and content in our home at Limelight Studio. 💚

A new dance term is about to begin, and I can’t wait to see you all back.

Can you spot yourself in these pics?

Louise

Address

Limelight Studios, Blackburn Avenue , Parkneuk
Dunfermline
KY129

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3:45pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 3:45pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 4:15pm - 8pm
Friday 3:45pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

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