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Starting Pointe Ballet Starting Pointe Ballet: Traditional Values, Modern Teaching

Join our Young Artist Development Programme - an independent dance associate scheme in central Scotland created with wellbeing, opportunity, respect, and knowledge of safe practice at its core. At SPB we work with dancers and dance schools all over Scotland, offering weekly and monthly supplementary classes for enthusiastic dancers aged 10 years to adults. Classes in RAD Vocational grades, Rambert

Grades Contemporary, non-syllabus ballet, pointe strengthening, anatomy & conditioning are taught by highly skilled and qualified teachers with dancer wellbeing and safe practice always our main priority. Dancers benefit from opportunities to take examinations, perform, and participate in professional workshops no matter the age or ability! To find out more visit our website startingpointeballet.8b.io

Adult classes and private lessons booked via calendly.com/startingpointeballet

๐Ÿ’œIt's September! That means only 3 MORE DAYS to register to be part of this award winning programme educating aspiring d...
01/09/2026

๐Ÿ’œIt's September! That means only 3 MORE DAYS to register to be part of this award winning programme educating aspiring dancers age 10+ the most effective ways to improve core control, balance, flexibility, and strength!
๐Ÿ’™Our monthly programme teaches dancers easily digestible dance anatomy principles which are then put straight into practice throughout the day in free syllabus classes so they can focus on technique and performance. What's not to love?!
๐ŸคStart your year off the right way and take your first step towards your big goals NOW!
Link in bio/stories

26/08/2026

Why were we awarded Training Programme of the Year?

๐Ÿ’œ Wellbeing
YADP is the first Scottish national associate programme with safe practice and dancer wellbeing as the top priority. The programme encourages dancers to understand their growing bodies, and advocate for better practice within the wider dance world. As part of our commitment to wellbeing, dancers have termly physio sessions included in their fees!

๐Ÿ’™Opportunity
We are a non-selective programme, welcoming dancers age 10+ from across Scotland based purely on the desire to expand their training. Our Young Artists are given opportunities to create and perform in filmed projects, public site-specific work, and national showcases such as Go Dance and Destinations. In 2025 YADP was chosen as the Scottish representative at U.Dance National Festival at Sadlers Wells East, London, and our Young Artists have held medal places at Dance World Cup and Global Dance Open!

๐ŸคRespect
We pride ourselves on training dancers safely; expanding their horizons and encouraging exploration of the wider dance world, and we firmly believe the best way to achieve this is by modeling a healthy and respectful environment where dancers are fully welcome to be their authentic selves. Our Young Artists are regularly praised for their ability to work together, regardless of age, and commended for their resilient attitude!

๐Ÿ’œKnowledge
Our faculty are fully trained and highly qualified teachers first and foremost. Our founders hold Masters qualifications in Dance Science and Education and all teachers are registered with dance organisations and are required to continue training in current safe practices in order to ensure both physical and mental wellbeing in all classes. We hope to create a new generation of knowledgeable dancers who can continue to shape the dance world for the better!

๐Ÿ’™We can't wait to welcome new faces to our cohort this year and there are less than 2 weeks left to register! Follow the link in bio/stories to join us on Sunday 6th September. Registrations close on the 4th!!!

to join the Training Programme of the Year...๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธLink in bio/stories Closes 4th September!Henry Peachey Photography h...
25/08/2026

to join the Training Programme of the Year...๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ
Link in bio/stories Closes 4th September!

Henry Peachey Photography has taken photos of our Young Artists for many years, from our annual fundraising calendar to on location in Prague ๐——๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—–๐—จ๐—ฃยฎ & the Netherlands ๐†๐‹๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐ƒ๐€๐๐‚๐„ ๐Ž๐๐„๐

Young Artists have opportunities to perform in some incredible places! The Falkirk Wheel (COVID) Glasgow Live royal concert hall (Aida) Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (Christmas DCB concert) & Sadlerโ€™s Wells East London! (U.Dance National Festival) to name a few!

We think it's kinda chic to train in a non-toxic environment where everyone's physical and mental wellbeing is the top priority

The door is open and we can't wait to welcome you ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค Registrations close 4th September!

23/08/2026

Training Programme of the Year!
๐Ÿ’œToday we've been sharing some words from our former Young Artists about all the aspects of YADP which helped us achieve the award of training programme of the year.
๐Ÿ’™Who better than our most recent leaver .bxnns! Emily trained with Bernadette Sloan then and Denny Dance Academy, and is one of our very first Young Artists. She completed her YADP journey this year and heads off to full time training at West College Scotland this term. Emily has always been an ambassador for our programme and we know with all the knowledge she has gained, she will shine bright!
๐Ÿค If you or your dancer would like to train in an environment that places physical and mental wellbeing at the absolute forefront, YADP is that place. Join us Sunday 6th September.

23/08/2026

Training Programme of the Year!
๐Ÿ’œOur third former Young Artist of the day is lovely who trained with and joined us each month all the way from Inverness!
๐Ÿ’™Abby also headed to the capital to study at London Studio Centre and we are wishing her every success for the future!
๐ŸคIf YADP is starting to sound like your kind of place, we are waiting to welcome you! Classes begin 6th September - click the link in our bio/stories!

Training Programme of the Year!๐Ÿ’œ Next up - a lovely walk down memory lane with our Sofia gatto-garzoni who began dancing...
23/08/2026

Training Programme of the Year!
๐Ÿ’œ Next up - a lovely walk down memory lane with our Sofia gatto-garzoni who began dancing with Karen Aitchison then North Star Dance Studio, Largs. Sofia's dance school and YADP training landed her a well earned spot at Scottish Ballet and RCS associates, and she is now heading to full time training at Central School of Ballet! Check out the video for our favourite memory of Sofia - learning 'pas de basque' in the Basque Country at Dance World Cup, San Sebastian!

๐Ÿ’™Hi, my name is Sofia and I was part of the YADP from 2020-2023 and soon I will be moving to London to start my vocational dance training at Central School of Ballet. One of the things I enjoyed about the YADP was the focus and attention on how movements feel within the body and how that related to our human anatomy, rather than how dancing looks.

๐ŸคI also would really recommend the programme to someone who would want to push themselves out of their comfort zone and try new styles of dance- my favourite was when we tried Indian dance! All of the teachers are extremely kind and nurturing and prioritise the welfare and happiness of the dancer which allows them to bloom and thrive in the dance studio and on stage.

23/08/2026

Training Programme of the Year!
๐Ÿ’œToday we are sharing messages from our end of year Gala Fundraiser, from some of our former Young Artists who have gone on to further training or are about to begin!
๐Ÿ’™Hear directly from them some of the reasons why we have just been awarded Training Programme of the Year!
๐Ÿค First up - the lovely who began dancing with Bernadette Sloan then Dance Academy Cumbernauld, and went on to train with Emil Dale Academy!

๐Ÿ†Training Programme of the Year - WINNERS!!!!!We could not be happier that the Young Artist Development Programme has be...
22/08/2026

๐Ÿ†Training Programme of the Year - WINNERS!!!!!
We could not be happier that the Young Artist Development Programme has been recognised as Training Programme of the Year.
Being acknowledged for our commitment and approach to training young dancers in a safe environment means the world to every one of us! Many thanks to the judges and for the award and huge congratulations to all the other winners.

๐Ÿ’œIf you'd like to join YADP this year, classes begin Sunday 6th September and we can't wait to welcome you! Link in bio/stories

๐Ÿ’™YADP is the first national associate programme with safe practice and dancer wellbeing as the top priority. The programme encourages dancers to learn about dance anatomy, understand their growing bodies, and advocate for better practice within the wider dance world. We are a non-selective programme, welcoming dancers age 10+ from across Scotland based purely on the desire to expand their training. As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we have an in-house physiotherapist who consults on all of our strengthening work, and dancers have termly physio sessions included in their fees. Our faculty are trained and qualified teachers, and our founders hold a master's qualification in dance science and education. Teachers are required to continue training in current safe practices in order to ensure both physical and mental wellbeing in all classes.

๐ŸคYADP has trained dancers to go on to major Vocational schools such as The Place , Urdang London, London Studio Centre, Trinity Laban Dance Science, Emil Dale, Dance For All, PASS, MGA & the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Our Young Artists are given opportunities to perform including filmed projects, public site-specific work, and national showcases such as Go Dance and Destinations. In 2025 YADP was chosen as the Scottish representative at U.Dance National Festival at Sadlers Wells East, London, and our Young Artists have held medal places at Dance World Cup and Global Dance. We pride ourselves on giving dancers a variety of opportunities which expand their horizons and encourage exploration of the wider dance world. We hope to create a new generation of knowledgeable dancers who can change the dance world

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