THE SCHOOL

Welcome to The School

Morag Alexander School of Dance has been teaching in the Lothians for over 50 years providing many students a solid foundation to succeed professionally in dance with many of our pupils having joined dance company’s, agencies, productions and freelance work across the globe.

In a fun and family environment we encourage children to explore their own creativity and expression as well as providing them the knowledge and discipline of the art of dance. We want our Students to be fearless in expressing themselves creatively whether they pursue a dance career or not. By offering a varied and holistic approach we hope to develop dynamic young students who can appreciate the art form as a whole, not just technical skills. We feel the strength, posture and confidence achieved during their years of training will be of great benefit in lots of adult life challenges such as: interviews, debates, presentations and high pressure situations.

 

Meet the team

Morag trained at the West End School of Dancing. She is a Registered Life Member of Royal Academy of Dance and Licentiate Member of the Imperial Society of Dance in Ballet, Modern, National and Tap. Over 50 years teaching experience
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Morag Alexander
Principal
Christine studied for 3 years as a full time student with Morag Alexander where she gained her Advanced Ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial society of Teachers of Dancing she also has her advanced Modern certificate and her CBTS teachers training with the Royal Academy of Dance. Over 25 years teaching experience.
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Christine Bowtle
(Miss B)
Head Teacher, Partner and Assesor in the Higher Dance
Caroline Graham has studied in the school since aged three where she gained her Advanced Ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial society of Teachers of Dancing she also has her Advanced Modern certificate and her CBTS teachers training with the Royal Academy of Dance. Caroline danced professionally over seas for 12 years before returning to the school. Over 20 years teaching experience
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Caroline Graham
(Miss C)
Teacher and Assessor in the Higher Dance
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Johnny MacLaren
(MR MAC)
Street Dance, Hip Hop and Jazz Teacher

Johnny joined us in 2013 and has brought a new dimension into the school along with his fun personality his Hip Hop classes have proven very popular with boys and girls of all ages.
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Ingrid Cowan
(Miss I)
Teacher
Ingrid began her training and teaching in Australia in RAD ballet, CSTD Jazz and Tap. Ingrid attended Dance college in Dublin where she gained her Advanced Modern in ISTD and secured a place in a cabaret company focusing on Brazilian samba and Latin dance. Ingrid regularly performs Samba. Ingrid joined the school in 2023.
Fraser Johnstone
Partner and Music Teacher

Morag's son Fraser runs the Musical Theatre classes on a Sunday and teaches singing. He offers private tuition in drums, guitar and ukulele. Fraser also operates the recording studio and music room and edits and prepares the music for the show.
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Pamela Whittaker
(Miss Ross)
Administrator,
Internal Verifier in Higher Dance, SQA Coordinator

Pamela attended Preston College after being a pupil at the Morag Alexander School of Dance between the ages of 3 - 18. Pamela gained her Advanced 1 Ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance, is a teaching member of Rambert Grades and has her CBTS teacher training with the Royal Academy of Dance.

Pre School - Primary Ballet Uniform

Pre School – Primary 2 children can wear either the Bloch tutu Leotard or the Lavender leotard with belt, pink socks and pink leather ballet shoes. Both can be worn with School hoodie when required in winter.        (Please do not wear vest or tights.) Hair if long held in a ponytail. No earrings.

                                   or                                  Lilac leotard with belt

Primary 3 – Grade 1 Children wear the above Lavender leotard with belt, pink socks and pink leather ballet shoes hair if long held in a ponytail then in a small bun from Grade 1 standard (no hair decorations or scrunches and no artificial hair pieces). School hoodie when required in winter. No earrings.

 Grade 2 and 3 Ballet Uniform

RAD ‘Anna Princess’ leotard. Pink leather (Low Vamp) ballet shoes with one elastic over instep. Pink Ballet tights. Hair in a small bun without artificial buns or if you have very short hair please just use a hair Band and net. School hoodie when required in winter. No earrings.

Grade 4 - 6 Ballet Uniform

RAD Royal Blue Leotard ‘Isabelle Princess’ panelled and fully lined with thin straps. Accompanied with Belt worn with Pink ballet tights, pink leather split sole shoes (Low Vamp) with one elastic over instep. School hoodie when required in winter.
Hair must be in a neat bun with for all Ballet Classes. Teachers have the right to refuse entry to untidy students. No earrings.

 

Intermediate and Ballet Club Uniform

Black Ballet Leotard of your choice to be worn with Pink Ballet Tights and pink Ballet shoes. Red Ballet Shoes for Scottish
Contemporary or Jazz Bright Coloured Leotard of your choice with footless tights, bare feet/ foot thongs. School hoodie when required in winter.

Boys Ballet

White ballet t-shirt or white short sleeved cotton leotard, with black cotton leggings or shorts, with white socks and white ballet shoes. School hoodie when required in winter.

Boys Jazz

Black jazz leggings and brightly coloured T-Shirt, white socks and black jazz shoes. School hoodie when required in winter.

Primary 3 – Ballet Club Jazz

Coloured sleeveless or short sleeved leotard of your choice with black 3/4 length leggings, black belt and black jazz shoes. Please note velvet  leotards get very warm. School hoodie when required in winter.