For me being an instructor allows me to earn a little extra money while studying. It gives me the flexibility to choose the hours I work, which a “regular” job wouldn’t; therefore, I can fit everything in – university, dance and work life. Being an instructor brings a great sense of pride as you see your class members, who quickly become friends, continually progress and achieve their goals all while everyone including myself, are enjoying the classes.
More than that though, being an instructor allows me to develop core skills in a comfortable setting that I can control and gives me an insight into the world of business, which otherwise I would not get. I love to endorse the Highland Hustle brand and by being an instructor I truly feel like part of a second family and I only hope that this sentiment is also being felt by the class members!

I qualified in Exercise to Music in September 2014. I was at a different stage in my life with my 2 children grown up, working part time in a pharmacy and also book keeper for my husband’s electrical business, I was looking for something for myself to become involved in.
I started instructing my own classes at the same time I was looking for a Brand to be involved in and offer my class participants. I kept looking but nothing excited me until, Hannah, a class participant and previous Scottish Highland Dancer said “Have you heard of Highland Hustle” That was it, I had found what I was looking for and although I have no dance background or experience I was made feel so welcome and supported by not only Gillian but all course participants and instructors I have met since.
I put in the hard work and continue to develop my skills. I absolutely love instructing Highland Hustle classes in my local community with 3 classes running a week in Ladybank and Ceres. It is a fantastic workout, I have improved my fitness, and of course my dance skills! All my class participants tell me Highland Hustle improves their mood, fitness & energy levels and they all have fun and socialise at the same time.
I feel privileged to be part of Highland Hustle, thank you Gillian and the Highland Hustle Team x

Highland Dancing was a major part of my life as a child as a competitor, and latterly as an entertainer in hotels, cruise ships, abroad, etc up until I had my first child. Another two children later and a move to the West Highlands, I often pondered how I could get dancing again. Highland Hustle gave me that opportunity. I am a self employed bookkeeper, and mother of three by day, but in evenings I can get fit, and more importantly I have brought dance back into my life. Living so rural, there are not many opportunities for exercise classes, I knew my small community would welcome Highland Hustle with open arms, and they have! Highland Hustle has enabled me to lose my baby weight, has given me so much more confidence and an extra weekly income. I want to thank Gillian so very much for allowing me to become part of such an exciting venture.