Southside School Of Dance

Southside School Of Dance Providing children with opportunities to learn the joy of dance, perform, build confidence and shine! We also offer a series of adult dance and fitness classes.

At Southside Dance we are committed to delivering high quality dance training whether that be simply for fitness and fun or in preparation for entering the arts on a professional level. We offer instruction in a wide range of dance styles in Midlothian and the Borders including I.S.T.D Ballet, Modern, Tap, Commercial, Contemporary and Musical Theatre classes. Children have the opportunity to enter

I.S.T.D recognised examinations as well as perform in school shows. Please visit our website for a full breakdown of classes and venues or email Louise at [email protected]

A little reminder of why we do what we do.There’s nothing better than hearing from families who have watched their child...
03/09/2026

A little reminder of why we do what we do.

There’s nothing better than hearing from families who have watched their child grow through dance, not just as a dancer, but as a person.

Thank you for trusting us with your little ones and allowing us to be part of their journey. We’re so proud of every dancer who walks through our doors.

For our Southside mums, this one’s for you.As a little thank you for trusting us with your children and being Team South...
01/09/2026

For our Southside mums, this one’s for you.

As a little thank you for trusting us with your children and being Team Southside through and through, we’d love to give you the chance to step out from the sidelines and strut your stuff.

We’re offering our Southside mums 2 weeks FREE of Adult Ballet or Adult Tap.

Whether you’ve danced before or you’re completely new to it, this is your chance to have a go, meet some lovely people and do something just for you.

You spend so much time cheering them on. Now it’s your turn.

Comment “I’M IN!” and we’ll get you booked in.

They might not remember every step they learned. But they’ll remember the friends they made, the teachers who believed i...
31/08/2026

They might not remember every step they learned. But they’ll remember the friends they made, the teachers who believed in them, the excitement before a performance, and the moments they surprised themselves.

Years from now, it won’t just be the dances they remember. It’ll be how dance made them feel. And that’s what makes every class, rehearsal and performance worth it.

At Southside School of Dance, we create memories that last long after the music stops. 🩷

From starting classes at Southside at just 11 years old, to making lifelong friends, growing in confidence and eventuall...
26/08/2026

From starting classes at Southside at just 11 years old, to making lifelong friends, growing in confidence and eventually turning dance into a career.

Leah's story is exactly the kind of journey that makes us so proud of what we do. We're so grateful to have been part of her journey and to have had such incredible teachers help shape it along the way.

Every dancer starts somewhere. Could your child's Southside journey start here? Message us today. ❤️

If your little one spends half the day dancing around the house, copying everything they see on TV and turning the livin...
24/08/2026

If your little one spends half the day dancing around the house, copying everything they see on TV and turning the living room into a stage...
..they might already be giving you a pretty strong hint.

The early years are such a lovely time to introduce children to new experiences, and there's no expectation that they arrive knowing what they're doing.
We meet them where they are.

Thinking about giving it a try? We'd love to welcome you to Southside.

Last night was one of those really special nights that makes me stop and think how lucky I am to do what I do. 🤍I had th...
23/08/2026

Last night was one of those really special nights that makes me stop and think how lucky I am to do what I do. 🤍

I had the absolute pleasure of taking our team to the at the Sheraton Grand for a gorgeous black tie evening, celebrating some of the incredible people within the dance industry.

We were already SO proud to have two Southside finalists among several nominations which we are just so proud of.

Our beautiful , finalist for Dancer of the Year

Miss Rachael Skillen, finalist for Up and Coming Choreographer of the Year

And then… SHE WON🏆😭

I went into last night feeling so positive for Rachael. I just had this feeling that this was her year, because what she has achieved over the past 12 months has been nothing short of incredible.

One of the happiest parts of my job is watching our dancers grow, develop and become the very best versions of themselves. But something I maybe don’t talk about enough is how special it is to watch my team do exactly the same.

To watch teachers grow in confidence, find their strengths, push themselves creatively and achieve things they perhaps once wouldn’t have imagined.

I am unbelievably proud of Rachael. Not just of the teacher she has become or the choreographer she is becoming, but of the human she is too.

She pours so much of herself into our dancers and into this team. She cares enormously. She works ridiculously hard. She is constantly learning, creating and pushing herself to be better. And the results of that have been pretty incredible to watch.

Seeing her name announced last night and watching our whole table erupt for her was a moment I won’t forget. 🥹

And getting to spend the evening with this lovely team of mine, dressed up, celebrating, dancing and just genuinely enjoying being together was the cherry on top. We are all a little fragile today 🥂

Rachael, nobody deserves this recognition more.

Golden Dance Awards Up and Coming Choreographer of the Year. 🏆

How amazing does that sound?! 🤍

So, so proud of you.

Love,
Miss Louise x

We have a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to say to our very own Rachael Skillen who won the award for ‘Up and coming Choreogra...
23/08/2026

We have a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to say to our very own Rachael Skillen who won the award for ‘Up and coming Choreographer of the year’! We’re so proud of you!!
One of the best bits of our job is finding great staff and giving them the freedom to do what they do best, and we’re so thrilled that everyone can see that in you too!! 🏆🫶🏽✨

There’s so much more happening in a dance class than learning choreography.We’re watching confidence grow, encouraging c...
21/08/2026

There’s so much more happening in a dance class than learning choreography.

We’re watching confidence grow, encouraging children when something feels difficult, celebrating the little breakthroughs and helping them discover what they’re capable of. And sometimes, the progress that means the most happens quietly.

A child who used to stand at the back starts coming forward.A dancer who was nervous starts putting their hand up. Something they couldn't do last term suddenly clicks.

That's the part of teaching we love. Because we're not just teaching dancers. We're helping young people become more confident, resilient versions of themselves.

Ballet Boost is BACK! 🩰For our keen beans who just can’t get enough ballet 💕 Extra time to build strength, technique, co...
21/08/2026

Ballet Boost is BACK! 🩰

For our keen beans who just can’t get enough ballet 💕 Extra time to build strength, technique, confidence and progress alongside your weekly classes.

✨ Grade 1 upwards
✨ Monthly Sunday sessions
✨ Starting September

Email us on [email protected] to book your space!

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8A Hopefield Place
Bonnyrigg
EH192NP

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