Dawn​​

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Dawn trained with Karen Mitchell and Margot Rennie before going on to study at the Royal Academy of Dance Headquarters in London. Over the course of her career she has taught, trained and mentored thousands of dancers and numerous RAD teachers, as well as serving as the Royal Academy of Dance Scottish Ambassador. An RAD Approved Tutor, she is the proud owner of both The Dumfries School of Dance and BalletBox School of Dance, supporting over 300 pupils between them.

Dawn has brought the same expertise and warmth to her Silver Swans® classes at My Yoga Place — ballet-inspired sessions designed for adults. Her focus has always been on building confidence and resilience through dance, and that comes through just as much with her adult students as it does with the young people she has taught throughout her career. that have quietly built into a warm and loyal community.

Outside the studio, Dawn enjoys spending time with her husband, Alex, and their three sons, Oliver, Elliot, and Marcus. 

Family, friendships, and making special memories together are at the heart of her life.

Yoga has also become an important part of Dawn’s journey. Having dipped in and out of practice throughout her teaching career, she has developed a consistent routine over the past few years and loves the positive impact it has had on her physical wellbeing, mindset, and overall sense of balance.

Feeling incredibly fortunate to still love her profession, Dawn remains excited about the opportunities and adventures that the future holds.