Emma Louise Dance Club: News

Stay up-to-date with the latest News & Events at Emma Louise Dance Club.

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ELDC Starlets - Superstar Award

ELDC Starlets are continuing work on Competition dances, Acro skills and flexibility and strength.

All the team are working hard towards their individual goals and growing every session.

Taylor was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award this month for her focus during the session and determination in attempting to learn a new skill.

Emma & Kelly are very proud of the team.

May 2022

ELDC Starlets - Superstar Award

ELDC Starlets are continuing work on Competition dances, Acro skills and flexibility and strength.

We are really proud of the progression this team is making every month.

Abbi was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award this month for her positive attitude and excellent focus during the session.

Great work team

April 2022

Popdance Fit does Uptown Funk for Comic Relief

Dancers in Popdance Fit classes in Isle of Whithorn (Tue & Sat) & Stranraer (Thu) had fun learning & performing Popdance Fit routine to Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk in aid of Comic Relief.

Emma Louise Dance Club raised £105 for Comic Relief helping to make a huge difference to people’s lives both in the UK and around the world - Thank You!

 

March 2022

ELDC Starlets - Superstar Award

ELDC Starlets are continuing work on Competition dances, Acro skills and flexibility and strength.

We are delighted to welcome Taylor to the team.

Taylor was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award this month for her positive attitude and determination during the session.

Great work team

March 2022

ELDC Starlets - Superstar Award

ELDC Starlets started work on new Competition dances, Acro skills and continued to work on flexibility and strength.

We are delighted to welcome Ava to the team.

Katie was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award this month for her improved focus and positive attitude during the session.

Fantastic session team.

February 2022

New Team Member - New Popdance Fit Class

Emma Louise Dance Club is excited to welcome Vikki Reay Martin to the ELDC Dance Family. Qualified instructor, Vikki will be teaching Popdance Fit on Tuesday evenings at Saint Ninians Hall, Isle of Whithorn

Popdance Fit, Isle of Whithorn (Tue) | Saint Ninian's Hall, Isle of Whithorn | Doors open 7.20pm, Class 7.30pm-8.30pm | FREE TASTER CLASS - 18th & 25th Jan 2022 | £30 for eight-week block (starting 1st Feb) or £5 PAYG

Spaces are limited & advance booking is recommended. Popdancers are required to complete a heath questionnaire before taking part in Popdance Fit.

January 2022

Move Dance Challenge - RESULTS!

Congratulations to Rubie, Abbi, Kate & Melissa who will be taking part in a workshop with Diversity thanks to the public vote.

We are so proud of the whole team.

Thank you for supporting ELDC Starlets

 

December 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Final - Please Vote!

ELDC Starlets are in Final of Move Dance Challenge with Award City. They have a chance of winning dance workshop with Diversity. The links to vote are below. Voting closes midnight 26th Dec 2021. Winners announced 28th Dec 21. Thank you for your support. Good luck team.

December 2021

ELDC Fancy Dress Fundraiser

Dancers attending Emma Louise Dance Club classes have raised £250 by taking part in a Fancy Dress Fundraiser.

The funds raised have been donated to two charities.

Thank you to everyone who donated to ELDC Fancy Dress Fundraiser

October 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Finalist: Golden Ticket

Congratulations to ELDC Starlet, Melissa Fraser, for earning a place in the December final of Award City Move Dance Challenge. Melissa was awarded a golden ticket from the judges to secure her place in the final in December. Melissa has been working hard practicing the dance for the final. Good luck with the competition Melissa.

To vote for ELDC Starlets in the December Final visit www.awardcity.co.uk Create an account and receive three free votes every months.

October 2021

 

ELDC Starlets - Superstar Award

ELDC Starlets are continuing to work hard on the Move Dance Challenge. October's choreography includes the Moonwalk inspired moves! The team picked up the new moves quickly.

Katie was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award this month for her improving flexibility and positive attitude during the session.

Keep up the great work team.

October 2021

Feature Film - Stella

Emma Louise Dance Club pupils are appearing in a new feature film by writer and director Jessica Fox. 

Thank you to the whole cast and crew for a wonderful experience. Dancers had a fantastic time in rehearsals and on set. A brilliant opportunity for Emma Louise Dance Club pupils.

The film will be released in 2022 and we are looking forward to seeing it on the big screen.

September 2021

 

ELDC Starlets - Superstar Award

The team are working really hard on the Award City Move Dance Challenge. September's choreography is a little tricky, however, the girls worked hard and picked up the new moves quickly. Abbi was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award this month for her hard work and focus during the session.
Keep up the great work dancers. Well done 

September 2021

ELDC Starlets - New Team Member

We are delighted to welcome Melissa to ELDC Starlets team. Melissa was awarded the ELDC Starlets Superstar Award at her first sesssion.

Keep up the great work Melissa. Welcome to the team.

August 2021

ELDC Summer Ballet Camp

Thank you to everyone who attended our first ever Ballet Camp. We had a great time over the three days. It was lots of fun and we will be running more Ballet Camps in the future.
Here is what the dancers said about the camp . . .
"I met lots of new friends and the routine was really good"
"It is very fun. You learn a lot and meet new friends."
"I thought that ballet camp was a lot of fun. I would come back to it"
Information about Emma Louise Ballet & Popdance Holiday Camps can be found here 

July 2021

Make Up Challenge

ELDC Starlet, Katie, completed the Award City Make Up Challenge in January & February. She created two fantastic make up looks and received a medal for each look.

Well done Katie. Congratulations!

July 2021

Volunteers Week (1st-7th June)

Celebrating Volunteers Week - Abbie

"Hi I'm Abbie. I'm 16 years old and I volunteer to help out Popdance Tots and Primary Ballet in Stranraer. I started volunteering because I enjoy my time at Popdance and wanted to pass my experience and help the younger ones to improve their dancing. I have been at Emma Louise Dance Club for 10+ years and have learned a lot from Emma and feel that I can encourage the younger ones to enjoy it as much as I have."

It has been a pleasure to see you grow in confidence Abbie. Thank you for your dedication to Emma Louise Dance Club.

June 2021

Volunteers Week (1st-7th June)

Celebrating Volunteers Week - Katie

"Hi my name is Katie and I have been a volunteer at Emma Louise Dance Club for the first time this week. I loved helping with Popdance tots and meeting the little ones. I am very excited to be volunteering until the summer."

Thank you for volunteering at Emma Louise Dance Club Katie. We hope you enjoy the opportunity.

June 2021

Volunteers Week (1st-7th June)

Celebrating Volunteers Week - Kaiya

"Hi, I am Kaiya McDowall I’m 12 years old and I started Ballet when I was 3 years old. I am currently in Senior Ballet and I have been helping Emma teach the Primary Ballet class for the last 2 years. The Primary Ballet class is for children aged aged 3-5 years old. I enjoy my volunteering role as I like seeing the children make friends with each other, and I like seeing their dance ability and confidence improve. Helping Emma with the little ones has given me the opportunity to pass my love for ballet onto others."

Kaiya thank you for the fantastic contribution you make to Emma Louise Dance Club.

June 2021

Teacher Emma Training with FLexercise

During the pandemic Emma has been working towards Level 3 Exercise Movement & Dance Qualification with FLexercise.
On completion Emma is looking forward to starting a FLexercise class in Wigtownshire.
FLexercise will be a fantastic new addition to the dance fitness classes Emma Louise Dance Club offers for adults in the local area.
You can read about Emma's training experience with FLexercise here.

May 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Finalists

Thank you for voting for ELDC Starlets in Award City Move Dance Challenge. Kaiya, Katie, Abbi & Rubie have made it through to the grand final in December. The team has the change to win a day at the Diversity studio for a 2-hour workshop led by Sam Craske and Nathan Ramsay! Good luck dancers.

May 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Vote for ELDC Starlets

Help ELDC Starlets - Katie & Kaiya secure a place in the December Final.
Visit Award City website and create an account to receive three free votes every month.

Thank you for voting and supporting local youngsters in the national competition. Voting closes midnight 26th April & winners are announced on 28th April. Good Luck Dancers.

April 2021

Welcome Baby Georgia

ELDC dancers, Christina & Ashleen have a new baby sister. Georgia Leigh McCann was born on Saturday, which is also Ashleen’s birthday so a double surprise for her. 

Congratulations to Lynne & Declan McCann. Best wishes to you and all family.

April 2021

First Aid Certificate

On 3rd April, Emma completed Paediatric First Aid training with Annie's Aider. First Aid Certificates must be renewed every three years. Paediatric First Aid training covers how to help babies, children, and adults in a medical emergency. Staying up-to-date with first aid training is important for maintaining a safe dance school for our dance family of pupils, teachers, parents/carers, and volunteers.

April 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Finalist

Congratulations to ELDC Starlet, Abbi Gratton, for earning a place in the December final of Award City Move Dance Challenge. Abbi has been working hard practicing the dance for the final. Thank you to everyone who voted for Abbi. Good luck with the competition Abbi.

March 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Vote for ELDC Starlets

Help ELDC Starlets - Katie, Abbi & Kaiya secure a place in the December Final.
Visit Award City website and create an account to receive three free votes every month.

Thank you for voting and supporting local youngsters in the national competition. Voting closes midnight 26th March & winners are announced on 28th March. Good Luck Dancers.

March 2021

Footloose Fever for Comic Relief

Emma Louise Dance Club helped Popdance raise over £1000 for Comic Relief by taking part in Footloose Fever. Click HERE for full details and to watch official Popdance video. Thank you to all who joined in and donated to this worthy cause.

March 2021

Move Dance Challenge - Finalist

Congratulations to ELDC Starlet, Rubie Glass, for earning a place in the December final of Award City Move Dance Challenge. Rubie has been working hard practicing the dance for the final. Thank you to everyone who voted for Rubie. Good luck with the competition Rubie.

February 2021

ELDC Starlets present Jingle Bells

ELDC Starlets made a special video to bring us some Christmas cheer this year. The team learn't the dance, performed and filmed this video in one day! Thank you to ELDC Starlets, Kelly, Jodie, Newton Stewart Initiative & Hippidippies for helping to make this video possible.

December 2020

Strictly Come Dancing Children In Need Dance Challenge

Dancers from all Emma Louise Dance Club classes took part in Strictly Come Dancing Dance Challenge. Dancers learnt, performed and filmed a section of the dance challenge in one lesson. We raised £100 for BBC Children in Need. Thank you for your donations.

November 2020