Royal Dance Academy Accredited Dance Lessons in Glasgow, from pre-school to adult
Learn moreMargaret A. Gilbride Dance School has been established in Newton Mearns for many years. The dance school offers a full curriculum, in classical ballet, modern theatre, jazz, tap, acro/gymnastics, street dance & freestyle. There are a wide range of classes for all age groups.
In all styles pupils are encouraged to sit graded exams or medal tests.
Every pupil has the opportunity to take part in dancing shows.
Many pupils have the opportunity to audition for the Scottish Ballet Dance Education Scheme, Ballet West Aspiring Professional Course, Higher Dance in conjunction with the Scottish Dance Teacher's Alliance, R.S.A.M.D. Ballet Degree Course, days of dance and many events.
Our teachers are registered with The Royal Academy of Dance. We follow the syllabus and guidelines for Classical Ballet. From our fun Pre-school classes to Majors. Pre-School commences from age 2 years 6 months, for boys & girls. We follow the Royal Academy exam syllabus.
Learn moreOur Jazz syllabus ranges from tiny tots to professional level. It is one of the most popular styles of dance, mainly due to its popularity in stage shows, television, and musical theatre. It is challenging and great fun. We follow the Scottish Dance Teacher's Alliance exam syllabus.
Learn moreOur Tap syllabus ranges from tiny tots to professional level. Believed to have begun in the mid 1800s from Minstrel Shows, leading to a Broadway style. Tap improves co-ordination, rhythm and syncopation. We follow the Scottish Dance Teacher's Alliance exam syllabus.
Learn moreWe follow the British Association of Teachers of Dancing medal test syllabus. Acro/gymnast is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, for agility and co-ordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts. It helps the dancer tremendously with flexibility.
Learn moreWe enter pupils for the British Association of Teachers of Dancing for the freestyle medal tests and the Scottish Dance Teacher's Alliance for street dance medal tests. Street Dance, Hip Hop & Freestyle is a funkstyle, popping, & locking, for dance routines to pop music.
Learn moreHigher dance is available at this school through auditions with the Scottish Dance Teacher's Alliance. It is a two year course. Two pupils gained their higher last term. Namely Jennifer McLean (Grade 8) and Jamie Shields (Grade 7). Three pupils successfully auditioned in August 2012.
Learn more"Attended this dancing school as a child and now send all my children to it. Teachers are fantastic and it's the only RAD registered dance school in the area. If you want your children to be taught the proper disciplines and techniques of dance and have great fun then this is the school to attend. Cannot recommend highly enough."
"I have attended a few different classes at this dance school and they have all been amazing, teachers are great and the shows are always fantastic and a blast to do :) would really recommend this dance school :)"
"Lovely dance school. The teachers are very warm and encouraging while teaching to a high standard and producing wonderful shows. My daughter can't stop dancing everywhere since she started attending classes and just adores her teachers!"
"Been attending since I was a whipper snapper, done a few classes and wouldn't think about going anywhere else. Everyone is friendly, the classes are a lot of fun and I couldn't imagine two better teachers. Thanks guys!"
