Best foot forward: Zak Leyni from Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts is one of a strong team of dancers based at the city centre dance school. Picture by Scott Baxter, DC Thomson.
With the Strictly Come Dancing stars set to waltz their way on to the P&J Live stage on Monday May 30 for their latest tour, we meet the north-east dancers, of all ages, who are quickly following in their footsteps.
J Fusion Dance, Buckie
Chain reaction: The little ones at J Fusion Dance link hands as they take to the dance floor. Photo by Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Little stars: Check out the focus and concentration etched across their faces as they carefully follow instructions from their dance teacher Joy Morrison.
Colourful costumes: Sequins and sparkle is the name of the game at J Fusion Dance based at Buckpool Golf Club.
Strike a pose: Little Lillie Davidson and Keeva Hale have star quality.
Heads up: Joy Morrison, who runs J Fusion Dance, shows a keen dancer some new moves. Photo by Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Born to dance: The little ones beam with delight as they listen carefully to their dance teacher Joy Morrison.
Taking to the dance floor: Joy Morrison takes great pride in watching her pupils excel in dance. Photo Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Talented tots: The next generation of young dancers are putting their best foot forward at J Fusion Dance.
In a spin: Exceptionally talented dancer Darcey Ritchie gives the Strictly Come Dancing stars a run for their money. Photo by Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Go with the flow: Dancer Darcey Ritchie is a commanding presence on the dance floor. Photo by Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Dazzling dancer: Darcey Ritchie loves to dance. Photo by Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Big dreams: Dancers Lexi Cowie and Grace Copeland put the sparkle into dance. Photo by Sandy McCook, DC Thomson.
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts
Thumbs up to dance: Ayden Williamson, Cameron Vargesson, Ryan Williamson and Zak Leyni are stepping in the right direction thanks to their dance teacher Rachel Mearns. Picture by Scott Baxter, DC Thomson.
Raising the barre: Zak Leyni is excelling since he started at Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts. Picture by Scott Baxter, DC Thomson.
Dream team: Rachel Mearns with her talented dancers. Picture by Scott Baxter, DC Thomson.
Jumping for joy: Zak Leyni is taking dance to new heights. Photo by Scott Baxter, DC Thomson.
Toe-tapping talent: Cameron Vargesson is taking his love of dance to another level after being accepted into dance college. Picture by Scott Baxter, DC Thomson.
Ballroom Barney
Perfect 10: This couple look effortlessly elegant as they waltz round Cults Village Hall. Picture by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Taking the lead: Fancy footwork was on display at Barney Phillips’ ballroom class. Picture by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Love on the dance floor: Ballroom dance teacher Barney Phillips met his wife Saliza on the dance floor. Picture by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Take my hand and we’ll go dancing: This couple can’t hide the joy they find in dance as they float round the village hall. Picture by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Dance like no-one’s watching: This couple make ballroom dancing look easy as they expertly make their way across the floor. Picture by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Strictly doppelgänger: Barney Phillips has been told he looks like a young Anton Du Beke. Picture by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Fun on the dance floor: It was great to see couples smiling and laughing as they waltzed their way across the village hall. Photo by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
Dancing soulmates: Barney Phillips and his wife Saliza show couples how to ballroom dance. Photo by Wullie Marr, DC Thomson.
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