About Us
Want to improve your dancing skills while making new friends? Napier Dance is the place for you! With classes in several styles, competitive teams, and social events, you’ll love every second.
Napier Dance has been developing and running successfully for several years. We offer a variety of experiences for a range of different abilities. This year we are very pleased to be offering 7 different dance styles (Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Commercial, Hiphop and Contemporary), all taught by our talented members and our professional hip hop teacher, Kijean, in our home at ENGAGE Sports Centre, Sighthill Campus. In addition to this, we have a yearly show allowing you the chance to perform for your loved ones, biweekly socials on a Wednesday, loads of fundraisers and social events throughout the year, and the opportunity to compete for Edinburgh Napier at a national level in our competition teams!
The dance team has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and everyone is welcome at Napier Dance, no matter what your dance ability! The classes are fun, welcoming and able to challenge dancers of all levels. The fun continues outside of classes as the dance team hold socials, whether it is a night out, days out to get to know your fellow members or just a trip to the cinema. Being part of the dance team will enhance your student experience as it enables you to make friendships and create memories you will cherish forever.
We hold a Taster Week at the start of the year, please come along and try out all our styles! We welcome new people at any point in the semester so feel free to get in touch through email or social media if you’d like to come along and give it a go!
To keep up with all things Napier Dance, we are on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok!
Achievements
This year we had our most successful competition season yet! It spanned over three competitions, including Take the StAge, Emerald Stage Dance Competition, and Dundee Dance Fest. Our placing are as follows;
- Jazz Team - 1st, 1st, 1st
- Contemporary Team - 1st, 2nd, 2nd
- Lyrical Team - 1st, 3rd, 3rd
- Ballet Team - 1st, 3rd
- Hiphop Team - 3rd, 3rd
- Wildcard Team - 2nd, 2nd
- Small Group - 2nd Bethany Morgan, 3rd Camilla Rosaldo
- Best Intermediate Choreography - Contemporary x2
- Pass the Beat Improve - 2nd; Jess Smith, Harriet Whelan, Vanessa Alexander
- Best Female Dancer/Inter Performer - Vanessa Alexander, Camilla Rosaldo
At this year's Awards ball for all of ENSA’s Sports and Societies, we were very proud to hear that many of our members received club colours for their dedication to the team.
We are excited for all of you to join us next year, and hope to see you at our taster sessions in September 2026. (Dates will be released on our Instagram)
Facility Accessibility
ENGAGE Fitness
| Does your facility have accessible changing rooms/toilets?: |
Yes |
| Does your facility have accessible entry points? (lift, ramps, escalators etc): |
Yes |
| Is there public Transport accessible to the venue?: |
Yes |
| Are there any quiet spaces available?: |
Yes |
Specific Needs
| Can Members bring there own adaptive equipment if preferred?: |
Yes |
Each sport is different from what they can provide and offer. Please reach out to the clubs to discuss anything not listed above and they can help to discuss any questions you may have.