Although I am a very creative person, I have never fully explored dance.

I have little dance experience and I only ever attended Highland Dancing. I went to these classes for around 3 years, however when thinking back to this time I realised that I viewed it simply as a social event. Although I always enjoyed the classes, I was always aware that I was one of the weaker performers in the group and therefore when my friends decided to stop attending the classes I followed.

I think that part of the reason I have never fully explored dance is because I have always had issues with confidence and am extremely conscious of what people think of me. I have always felt envious of my peers that are hugely involved with dance, many of them would appear in ballet shows at Christmas or spend their weekends at competitions all over the Britain.

Although I consider myself as not much of a dancer, I have always appreciated dance. I have attended many West End shows (and dance shows) and am always amazed at how much dance can express ideas and tell a story. I understand that for some it can act as a release and as a form of emotional expression, and I think that this could be (and for many already is) extremely beneficial for children.

‘Get Scotland Dancing’ is a fantastic initiative that aims to encourage more people to get active through taking part in dance emphasises it as a creative art form. I feel that it will hugely help children that have low confidence just like myself and allow them to feel as though they can express themselves through dance (something I feel unable to do).