Scottish Dance Teachers' Alliance - SDTA

Huge thanks to Alanna Dardas and Kiela Trotter for visiting the SDTA studios in April, to treat our dancers to some fun and inspirational Baton and Pom workshops! Many thanks also to Emma and Wendy for organising these sessions for the branch!

Baton coach and TwirlSport Scotland board member Alanna has performed nationally and internationally in Baton Twirling. She has been teaching for over 20 years, and is passionate about inspiring a new generation and opening up opportunities to young talent. A member of Team Scotland’s Unified Pom Team from 2017 to 2022, Kiela captained the AA Pom Team in 2022 (They won Gold!) before becoming Assistant Coach for Team Scotland’s Youth Pom.


Alanna Dardas

Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lilian Aubrey from all at the SDTA

Baton & Pom Workshop 💙✨
SDTA Studios
Link has been emailed to teachers — contact yours to register!
Limited spots available 💫

Some action shots from our ever popular Dingwall Workshops.
This was a sell out event!

Thank you to our fabulous lecturers – Sinead Scobie, Elisha Scobie and Gillian O’Leary who reported an amazing work ethic from all dancers. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you for the tremendous support from teachers and parents.

Looking forward to next year already! 🙌🏻

🚨 FINAL CALL – Don’t Miss Out! 🚨

SDTA teachers – this is your last chance to get exam entries submitted in order to qualify students for the March Ballet and Theatre Scholarships!

Entries must be in NOW to ensure eligibility. Don’t let your students miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase their talent and be recognised for their hard work.

Submit your exam entries today and secure their chance to shine this March! 🌟

Congratulations to all at Berlin Performing Arts on their very first SDTA exam session.
We are so proud of our international membership in the SDTA and Theatre Branch representation in Berlin is another fantastic example.
Well done all!

✨ SDTA Ballet and Theatre Pre-Scholarships ✨

The SDTA Ballet and Theatre Pre-Scholarships took place today. Well done to all of our finalists who were nominated and attended our studios — and to our Winners, Runners Up and Golden Ticket winners- your dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm were evident throughout the day. 👏

🎭 Next Up: SDTA Ballet and Theatre Scholarships
📍 Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton
📅 Sunday 22 March 2026
(Closing date 2 March 2026)