Lucy Goodwin

Here is what one of our lovely Senior students Lucy Goodwin has to say about her journey with Danceworld.

My journey with West Lothian Danceworld started when I was 6 years old. I had been dancing with a previous school from 2 years old but my mum made the decision to move me to WLDW. That was the best decision she’s ever made. I first started out at Centrex doing a couple nights a week in Jazz, Tap and Ballet with Miss Skene and Miss Smith, I remember looking forward to these classes every week and having so much fun during them. Soon after I joined I started doing classes in Whitburn as part of Elite and quickly progressed into exams and class awards. From here I just fell in love with Danceworld even more!

Danceworld has given me so many opportunities from an annual show, vocational graded exams in ISTD and RAD, multiple competitions every year, workshops with professional performers, special performances with companies like the Russian State Ballet and Reconnect Theatres. The opportunities are endless.

I am now 17 and dance almost every single day. I am about to sit my Advanced 1 Modern Jazz exam with Elaine and my RAD Intermediate Ballet exam with Miss Lucy.

These exams are Vocational Graded exams which helps you get into University.

Along side my Jazz, Ballet and Tap classes, I am also taking other performance style classes with Lauren and Amy such as Heels, Musical Theatre, and Commercial. I also train as part of Elevate Senior with Lauren for the last 3 years which is the Jazz and Lyrical competition teams. The competition team alone has brought me so many opportunities. We have recently won a Bid to take part in the 2026 Allstar World Championships in Florida!

The training from West Lothian Danceworld whether it’s been from ISTD and RAD exams or the competition team has been amazing and has taught me so much. I have improved so much in the last few years from all the help from my teachers and DW staff.

In November, I auditioned for 3 dance colleges and earned a place in all 3. As of September, I will be training full-time at The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television on the 3 year BA (Hons) Commercial Dance course. I would not have been able to do this without the help from my teachers. Every single teacher was so supportive and helpful towards my auditions, whether they were giving me tips for inside the audition or helping me with my choreography for my solo portion of the audition. I couldn’t have done it without Danceworld.

Danceworld to me is more than just a dance club. It’s a family and my second-home. It is such a welcoming environment with the most supportive teachers and students. Every single person wants you to thrive and improve. My teachers are so invested in my progression and are constantly pushing me to help me improve and become a stronger dancer. I have met the most amazing people here and some of my best friends that I will have for life. I would recommend WLDW to everyone. They are the best dance school ever!!