This year, Tap 2 Pointe Dance Company celebrates ten years of dancing, growing, and building something truly special across Motherwell, Baillieston and East Kilbride. Reaching this milestone has brought with it a lot of reflection. Not just on where we are now, but on where it all began, especially when it comes to our annual shows. Where It All Began Our first performances were modest but filled with excitement and promise. Initially, our dancers participated directly after the babyballet...

Confidence shapes how children face challenges, express themselves, and connect with others. Watching that confidence grow is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do at Tap 2 Pointe. Every week, we see children discover their unique talents and voices through dance, theatre, and creative arts. These experiences help them shine both on stage and in everyday life. 1) We Encourage Creative Expression At Tap 2 Pointe, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Through dance, singing,...

As the principal and founding director of babyballet Lanarkshire Central , I don’t get to teach as much as I used to, but one of my favourite parts of my role is supporting our teachers through their training. At the end of their 6–8 week programme with the wonderful Miss Carrie , I get to observe their final teaching assessment. And every single time, my heart melts a little, especially when it’s a babyballet Tots class. Whether it’s classes in Coatbridge , Cambuslang , or Baillieston ,...