I started with Egyptian belly dance about 12 years ago and then was introduced to American Tribal Style. I love belly dancing and have attended many training sessions, workshops and weekends away. Through this I’ve made friends with so many beautiful Goddesses of all ages, shapes and sizes. It’s such a great way to keep fit, to be creative and to dress up in beautiful costumes.
I moved to Devon in July 06, met Sharon and Kay through belly dance and we got together to practise and perform as Kali Tribe. I taught ATS in Devon and now that I’m back in Scotland I continue to teach and dance, performing as part of tribal belly dance duo Tribal Hussy with Aileen McLachlan. I’ve been fortunate to learn from so many wonderful teachers from the UK and the US, including: Hilary Thacker, Elaine Hughes, Siouxsie Cooper Wendy Marlatt, Kay Taylor, Paulette Rees Denis (Gypsy Caravan), Carolena Nericcio (Fat Chance Belly Dance) and Sam Hasthorpe, to name but a few! I completed Carolena’s General Skills Course with her in Glastonbury in 2008 and in October 2009 passed Collective Soul 1 with Paulette Rees Denis.
What wonderful experiences I’ve had on the journey with lots more to learn...that's what I love about ATS and I look forward to further adventures!
All teachers/therapists who use The Space Upstairs are appropriately qualified and insured practitioners
I’ve been Tribal bellydancing for about 7 years, attending regular classes in Fife and going to as many workshops as possible. I started off with Egyptian bellydancing and loved it, but when ATS arrived on the bellydancing scene in Scotland I was immediately hooked on the music, fabulous costumes and its sheer energy and hypnotic power!
Elaine Hughes, Wendy Marlatt and Paulette Rees-
I passed JWAAD’s Teacher Training Foundation Course in 2008. Sandra and I got together
in the spring of 2009 to dance as Tribal Hussy and we started up an ATS class in
Kinghorn in the autumn. This is my first venture into teaching, and I'm really enjoying
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Karen Small -
When I went to my first Nia class in 2007 I had no idea what to expect; and could never have imagined that a few years later I would be taking the class.
That first experience of Nia was enough to set me on a path of both personal and professional discovery, obtaining my White Belt in May 2009 and teaching Nia in Fife since then.
Nia creates a space in which it is possible to 'switch off' from some of the pressures
of everyday life and experience a high-
I qualified as an Exercise to Music Instructor in 1999 with Fitness Scotland. I have been teaching ever since taking only a short time off whilst having my 2 boys. I have taught various classes including aerobics, body conditioning, bodymax, spinning and aqua aerobics at the Beacon Leisure Centre in Burntisland.
In 2010 I started attending Zumba classes and very quickly became hooked on the fun filled workout. I went on my Zumba training course in August 2010 and my classes started in September . I now teach several classes a week in Burntisland and Kirkcaldy.
Zumba is a latin inspired fun filled fitness class that will leave you inspired and wanting more. Come along and give it a try – you are guaranteed to leave the class with that feel good factor.
Zumbatomic (Zumba for kids) is coming soon!!!!!!! If you need any further info
please e-
Lesley Milne has had a varied career, from teacher, to health promoter, to counsellor,
and retired from the NHS late in 2008. She had trained with the Anahata School
to teach hatha yoga from 2004 until 2006 and has been running a class for former
NHS colleagues since then. This year, she has completed training to teach both pregnancy
and therapeutic yoga and is looking forward to sharing yoga in both these ways Lesley
is a member of the Children’s Panel in Fife, is married to Harvey and between them
they have a daughter and two sons and are proud in-
Lesley Milne Yoga Teacher
I have been practicing Iyengar Yoga now for 20 years and completed my Introductory level training in 1994 at the Iyengar Yoga centre in Edinburgh. Pretty much since then I have been earning my livelihood from teaching Yoga. I also completed 2 more teaching levels in 2005 and 2006.
Most of my teaching has been in Edinburgh (and still is). I have been living and
teaching in Burntisland now for 2 years. This will be the third move for my Mon night
class and hopefully the last !!!
In my classes I encourage a careful, non-
I hope to see you soon at one of my classes-
Jinti Wight-
My professional background is in drama education and drama and movement therapy in which I hold a Post Graduate degree. In childhood I wanted to dance but was not considered the ‘right’ height or shape for ballet which I longed to do. At college, having signed up to do dance as my special subject I was discouraged and steered towards drama instead. When I found Nia I found a dance that was fun, accessible and accepting, no right or wrong here; a place for self expression, for health and fitness and most importantly a place for everybody no matter what age or stage. I want to share the joy of movement with others, best of all I get to dance – LOTS!
Andrea McDonald
I was a pupil of the legendary Isa Duncanson until she retired in May 2009 and I took over the teaching of her classes. I achieved my Highland Associate teacher qualification in 2007, just after I had qualified as a primary school teacher, and then went on to pass my Highland National Associate teacher qualification in 2009. Highland Dancing has given me many great experiences over the years, and I have enjoyed dancing and competing all over Scotland and performing displays in Greece and Belfast. I was fortunate to be a member of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Highland Dancers in 2003, dancing for over 9000 people a night. We have a great group of dancers from 2 1/2 year olds to adults and from beginners to very experienced dancers. We are always ready to welcome new dancers, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Kellie is a White Belt Nia Instructor, Stott Pilates Teacher and owner of KC Bodyworks.
She received her Diploma in Performing Arts from Newcastle College Dance City in
1997. Kellie is also a Reiki master and qualified in 2006 through Reiki Evolution.
Kellie
has taught movement and fitness classes throughout the UK for over 13 years. She
has also worked as Co Director and owner of X-
http://www.kcbodyworks.com/index.html
Geilda’s School of Dance
I began dancing aged four at Geilda’s School of Dance in Dalgety Bay and progressed through to the highest levels in all the styles of dance, these include; Latin American, Salsa, Disco and Rock ‘n’ Roll. In 2009 I passed my Associate exam and have been teaching since then in both Burntisland and Dunfermline.
Geilda’s School of Dance has operated established classes since 1985. Pupils work
continuously toward higher progression with bi-
In Burntisland, classes begin from age three upwards. We like to provide an enjoyable atmosphere in all our classes, whilst having fun and learning new rhythms.
Elspeth Killin
Medical Herbalism and Clinical Aromatherapy
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As a herbalist I am interested in you as an individual and will choose plants according to their actions, constituents and individual qualities, to prepare a remedy specifically tailored to your requirements.
People have always used plants for healing – today’s practitioners take this wisdom and build on it with modern research and clinical experience.
Clinical aromatherapy involves using essential oils to maintain and promote physical,
psychological and spiritual well-
I am a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, I hold a B.Sc.(Hons)degree from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine/University of Wales and have diplomas in Therapeutic Massage and Clinical Aromatherapy
For further information/to arrange an appointment – call 07947 066149 or e-
Rachel Clark – Fitness Fever – Have you caught it yet!!!
I am a Physical Education teacher in Fife, and have vast experience working with pupils in both Primary and Secondary Schools. In addition, I am a Boxercise and Exercise to Music Instructor, as well as an SLUK Tutor in Dance Leadership. I am an enthusiastic and motivated teacher/instructor, who has a love and enjoyment for dance, sports, and exercise.
My classes will engage children in a fun, energetic, inclusive and supportive environment where fundamentals such as physical and social skills will be developed. Classes will vary each week to keep motivation levels high.
I believe all children should have the skills, and fitness levels to participate in all forms of physical activity. My main aim is to make physical activity a habit for life!
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