ALUMNI
Read all about our amazing Danscentre alumni.
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ANGELA TOWLER
After leaving Danscentre, Angela trained at London Contemporary Dance School, graduating with First Class Honours. She went on to dance with Richard Alston Dance Company and Rambert, and is now a Rehearsal Director, Re-stager and Teacher.
LAURA MAIN
After leaving Danscentre, Laura trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She is now a professional actor and is the patron of Aberdeen Arts Centre.
LAURA BUCHANAN
RAD (RTS), Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Teaching, AISTD (MTB)
Laura trained at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts in London, graduating in 1999. After dancing professionally abroad, she returned to Aberdeen and founded Flashdance, where she is now Principal and a qualified RAD, ISTD and Acrobatic Arts teacher.
KIRSTY BLACK
After leaving Danscentre, Kirsty trained at London Studio Centre, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance. She went on to perform internationally across Europe, and Asia, and is now a Pilates instructor in Aberdeen.
FIONA SKENE
BA (Hons) Dance Theatre, RAD (CBTS), ISTD (CDE)
After leaving Danscentre in 2002, Fiona trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, graduating with First Class Honours. She now works as a dance teacher, SQA assessor and RAD Practical Teaching Supervisor in Edinburgh.
GEORGE ADAMS
After leaving Danscentre, George trained at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. He has worked as a performer and choreographer across the UK and Europe, and now teaches dance, yoga and Pilates while co-leading LPM Dance.
SUZANNE HAMILTON
RAD TC Dip, ISTD Dip MTB RAD CBTS Tutor/Mentor
After leaving Danscentre, Suzanne trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York and later worked as a teacher and choreographer in Canada. She is now Principal of Evolution Dance in Inverurie, as well as a qualified RAD and ISTD teacher and choreographer.
ROBYN PARK
RAD (RTS), ISTD FDI Modern
After leaving Danscentre in 2006, Robyn qualified as an RAD and ISTD dance teacher before moving into interior design. She is now working as an interior designer.
RUAIRIDH DUGUID
After leaving Danscentre, Ruairidh trained at Doreen Bird College and the Royal Academy of Music. He went on to perform in the West End production of Billy Elliot and is now a Creative Director in London and founder of CutAcross Media.
BROOKLYN ADEBOWALE
After leaving Danscentre, Brooklyn trained at Rambert School of Contemporary Dance. She is now a freelance producer based in London.
KATIE ARMSTRONG
After leaving Danscentre, Katie trained at Rambert School and performed with Rambert Company. She is now a dancer, teacher and choreographer, working with Barrowland Ballet and Éowyn Emerald and Dancers.
Photo credit: Eoin Carey
MAXINE HAMILTON
BA, DipHE, RTS (RAD), DDE (ISTD)
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After leaving Danscentre, Maxine trained in Classical Ballet and Dance Performance before gaining her RAD teaching qualifications. She has worked as a dancer, teacher and choreographer across the UK and Australia, and is now Co-Principal of Hamilton Moir Dance.
RÓISÍN O'BRIEN
After leaving Danscentre, Róisín studied at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, graduating with Distinction. She is now a choreographer, writer and arts producer newly based in America.
AMY ROBERTSON
After leaving Danscentre in 2009, Amy went on to study a BA (Hons) at London Studio Centre. She is now a freelance dance artist.
KEITH LOW
After leaving Danscentre in 2010, Keith became a professional dancer.
LEWIS SEIVWRIGHT
After leaving Danscentre in 2010, Lewis went on to study at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
GORDON RAEBURN
After leaving Danscentre, Gordon went on to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
ROBERT NOBLE
After leaving Danscentre, Robert trained at Rambert School of Contemporary and Ballet. He is now a freelance performance artist based in London.
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DOUGLAS MOIR
BA (Hons) Dance And Musical Theatre Performance
RAD (RTS), ISTD (DDE)
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After leaving Danscentre, Douglas trained at Bird College in London, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Dance and Musical Theatre Performance. He returned to Aberdeen to qualify as a dance teacher and is now Co-Principal of Hamilton Moir Dance.
GILLIAN AULD
After leaving Danscentre, Gillian trained at The Dance School of Scotland in Glasgow and gained her ISTD teaching qualifications. She is now co-principal of Academy Street Dance Studio.
SAMANTHA WINGFIELD
After leaving Danscentre in 2010, Samantha gained a BA (Hons) at London Studio Centre.
KIRSTY OGSTON
After leaving Danscentre, Kirsty trained at Northern Ballet School, specialising in jazz and musical theatre. She went on to perform as a production dancer with Costa Cruises and is now a qualified Personal Trainer.
KIRSTEN JOSS
After leaving Danscentre in 2011, Kirsten went on to study a BA (Hons) at London Studio Centre.
BAILEY SHAW
After leaving Danscentre in 2013, Bailey moved to London to train at Millennium Performing Arts before completing a degree in Musical Theatre. She has performed for BBC and ITV and in film and theatre, and now works as a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach.
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ORAN LONGMUIR
After leaving Danscentre in 2013, Oran moved to Edinburgh and trained on the DEBS scheme at Dance Base. He now works as a freelance performer and teacher, specialising in dance and circus, and regularly performs as part of an acro/aerial duo.
MICHELLE ROSE
After leaving Danscentre, Mich trained at London Studio Centre, graduating with First Class Honours in Theatre Dance. Since 2016, she has performed across the UK and Europe and now works as a photographer alongside her dance career.
CLARA COWEN
EILIDH CARTWRIGHT
After leaving Danscentre, Eilidh trained at the MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Edinburgh, graduating in 2017. She went on to work as a production dancer with Saga Cruises before returning to Aberdeen, where she now works as a pharmacist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
CLARA COWEN
After leaving Danscentre in 2015, Clara trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. After working freelance as a dancer and artist, she is now a Marketing Manager within performing arts.
HARRIS BEATTIE
After leaving Danscentre, Harris trained at the Central School of Ballet. He is now a Soloist with Northern Ballet, as well as working as a choreographer and teacher.
COLETTE MURRAY
Colette is currently a teacher and Project Manager at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
LUCY COWIE
After leaving Danscentre, Lucy trained at The Urdang Academy, graduating with First Class Honours in 2019. She is now a professional performer and voiceover artist, working across film, theatre and other areas of the industry.
MURRAY WILLIAMS
After leaving Danscentre, Murray trained at Millennium Performing Arts in London, graduating in 2019 with a Trinity Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. He has since worked professionally in theatre and as a performer with Headliners Theatre Company onboard P&O Cruises.
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KIM FRANCEY
After leaving Danscentre, Kim trained at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Dance. She is now working as a freelance performer.
MOLLY FORSYTH
After leaving Danscentre, Molly trained at London Studio Centre, graduating with First Class Honours in 2020. She is now working as a freelance performer
HEATHER SMITH
After leaving Danscentre, Heather trained at LIPA. She is now a freelance performer based in Cyprus and performed with Eurovision in 2023.
ROSIE MACKLEY
After leaving Danscentre, Rosie trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She is now a producer, choreographer and teacher, alongside her work with Scottish Ballet.
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ALFIE MCPHERSON
After leaving Danscentre, Alfie trained at Central School of Ballet in London and Hamburg Ballet School. He is now a dancer with Scottish Ballet, performing in the corps de ballet.
ALEX MULCAHY
After leaving Danscentre, Alex trained at Rambert School of Contemporary Dance. He is now working as a freelance contemporary dancer and teacher.
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EMMA READ
After leaving Danscentre, Emma trained at The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance (The Space) and then went to The Northern School of Contemporary. She is now working as a freelance dance artist and facilitator.
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KATIE MCDOUGALL
After leaving Danscentre, Katie trained at MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Edinburgh. She is now working as a freelance performer.
SIAN BLACKHALL
ISTD (DDE)
After leaving Danscentre, Sian trained in Dance and Performing Arts at Morea Performing Arts College. She is now a qualified dance teacher based in Aberdeen.
BETH NICHOLSON
After leaving Danscentre in 2020, Beth trained at the Dance School of Scotland and Laine Theatre Arts. She is now a freelance musical theatre performer based in London.
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MARCUS BURNS
After leaving Danscentre in 2020, Marcus trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. He is currently working as a freelance contemporary dancer.
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CALUM NICOL
After leaving Danscentre, Calum trained at London Studio Centre before working professionally as a dancer and performer. He is now a Senior Agent with Michelle Blair Management.
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CAITLIN WARD
After leaving Danscentre, Caitlin trained at Bird College and went on to perform professionally in the West End and other works.
CARA SUTHERLAND
After leaving Danscentre in 2020, Cara graduated with a first class (BA) in Fashion Management, and she is now working as an Office Coordinator at Aberdeen Arts Centre, working closely with the annual Aberdeen student show.
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LINDSAYMAY DUNCAN
After leaving Danscentre, Lindsay May trained at London Studio Centre, graduating with first class Honours in Professional Dance Performance. She is now beginning her career as a freelance performer in London.
KIRSTY HOG
After leaving Danscentre in 2020, Marcus trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. He is currently working as a freelance contemporary dancer.
CAMERON FLYNN
Following his training at Danscentre, Cameron went on to study at the Dance School of Scotland before completing his BA (Hons) in Dance and Musical Theatre at Laine Theatre Arts. Cameron is now a teacher, choreographer and company dancer with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.