Welcome to Southside Dance Academy - East Renfrewshire's newest dance school located in Netherlee and Stamperland Parish Church Hall, Glasgow. Classes run on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings for students age 2+ in a range of styles including tap, jazz, hip-hop, commercial and pom.

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Classes are run by myself, Kerry Duggan, a fully qualified B.A.T.D. dance teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. I am also the former President of Glasgow University DanceMania. Choreographing over 15 routines for the University, I have also led the University of Glasgow's Comp Hip-Hop Team in competitions across the UK.

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Unique selling points of Southside Dance Academy:

• Scottish Dance Awards 2026 Finalists - Dance School of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Biggest Growth Award, Excellence in Dance Teacher Training and Excellence in Competitive Dance

• Bi-annual Shows - Summer Show & Christmas Presentation

• Christmas Lights Switch On Performances - Clarkston & Giffnock

• Small Class Sizes - maximises learning and nurtures each dancer's unique potential

• No Exams = No Pressure - classes are structured to encourage dancers to develop their own style and grow in confidence without the added pressure of being graded or their progress being restricted to a syllabus. 

• Equal Opportunities - each child gets a chance to shine!

• Fun & Upbeat Routines - each dance is to well known pop songs or musicals.

• Unique Pom Approach - combines traditional pom and NFL sideline cheerleading.

• Teaching Staff - continue to train in dance to ensure  choreography/classes are evolving with the rest of the dance world.

• Adult Commercial Classes - the first of its kind in the Southside.

• Competition - optional class available for those who want take their dancing to the next level.

• Can You Dance? UK - optional opportunity to train at the UK's largest dance convention.

• Teacher Training Programme - progression into teaching.

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We aim to create a safe, creative and enjoyable environment where dancers can call their home and make friends for life. SDA is built on the belief that dance should be accessible and inclusive, offering opportunities for everyone, from pre-schoolers taking their first steps to adults rediscovering their passion.

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We can't wait to dance with you!

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Sincerely