The Monument Team
Louise Murray
PGDT ARAD AIDTA AISTS CDE
Louise is the founder of Monument Ballet School (1983) and Owner/Principal of Monument Dance Centre (1993). Although Louise has retired from teaching she offers guidance to daughter Ailsa who is gradually taking over the family business.
She trained full time at The Manor School of Ballet in Edinburgh gaining Associate status with The Royal Academy of Dance and The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
On graduating, Louise worked for many years as a professional dancer in Variety Theatre (including a Royal Variety Performance), Pantomimes, Summer Seasons and on Television and also began choreographing Variety Shows and professional Pantomimes and Stage Musicals including 'The Boy Friend', 'Half A Sixpence', 'Crazy For You', 'Fame' and 'Return to the Forbidden Planet'.
She was Artistic Director of Stirling based 'Krackin' Kids Theatre Company'.
Louise was an assessor and verifier for SQA Dance courses and a Mentor for the RAD allowing her to supervise and guide student Ballet teachers. For 9 years she served as Chair of the Royal Academy of Dance Regional Advisory Committee (Scotland) and for 11 years was a member of the R.A.D. Executive Committee. Louise graduated from the University of Surrey in 2015 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching after studying with the Royal Academy of Dance.
Ailsa Murray-Walsh
BA hons RAD RTS DDTS
Ailsa is Principal of MDC and graduated from Stirling University with a BA hons in English and Professional Education. She currently works 3 days per week as an English teacher at Balfron High School.
She is also a qualified teacher of Dance, gaining a Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies from the Royal Academy of Dance and Diploma Dance Education from The Imperial Society of teachers of Dancing. She is also a Registered Dance Teacher for British Ballet Organisation. Ailsa teaches Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Commercial Jazz and Modern she is one of our internal assessors for our SQA courses. She worked as choreographer for MPAS and has worked on various projects including Godspell, You’re a Goodman Charlie Brown, Spelling Bee and 13.
Ailsa is also a talented singer and has performed at a variety of shows and events throughout Scotland both solo and dueting with husband, Daniel Walsh. The couple appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show as the Unexpected Stars in December 2018. they performed Come What May from Moulin Rouge and received a standing ovation from a full house at London’s Drury Lane Theatre.
Elaine Hughes
I’ve worked for Monument Dance Centre for 35 years.
I started with licentiate status and have now trained to deliver the DDE qualification In Modern Dance.
I’ve seen lots of students come and go on to either Dance College or University. Even if they don’t go on to dance as a profession they still learn so much from dance. Respect, discipline, lifelong friends, fun, confidence and it’s amazing to be part of a students journey. I really enjoy the choreography side of my job especially when we are in our show year.
Una Macnab
Una is our senior receptionist. She trained in Drama/Acting at Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh where she studied all forms of theatre. She gained a diploma in Drama and the Spoken Word in 1977 and followed this with a post graduate year at Moray House College of Education studying primary and secondary drama teaching.
From 1978 she has worked in professional theatre and television, Theatre in Education, Forum Theatre and training through role play and still pops off periodically to perform. The latest being at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival and on tour in ‘Two’s Company’ by Gillian Duffy.
Una has been linked with Monument Dance Centre since the mid-eighties and is also an assessor and verifier for SQA Drama courses and has been a tutor on NC Acting and Theatre Performance and HNC Musical Theatre where she developed the Theatrical Make-up units for each course and assesses and verifies various units within these courses.
Rebecca White
I started dancing at the age of 3 in East Lothian, where I trained until I was 18. I successfully auditioned for Dance For All Theatre School, where I studied Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Commercial, Contemporary and Spanish, graduating with a HND in Professional Dance Performance. During my time at college, I also began my teacher training towards the ISTD Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) in Modern Theatre, which I have since successfully completed.
Since leaving college, I have taught across Edinburgh, Stirling and the surrounding areas, developing my teaching practice and gaining further qualifications. I completed my DDE in Modern Theatre with the ISTD and hold Acrobatic Arts Module 2 Certification, ID Contemporary Certification and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Certification.
I thoroughly enjoy teaching Modern Theatre, Commercial Dance and Acro, alongside Jazz and Ballet. I am passionate about sharing my love of dance, helping students develop their skills and confidence, and continuing to grow as a teacher.
Erin Clark
Erin has over 10 years of experience as a dance teacher and choreographer, having begun assisting classes from the age of 11 at Monument Dance Centre, where her own dance journey began. She holds the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Certificate in Dance Teaching and will shortly complete her ISTD Diploma in Dance Education.
Throughout her teaching career, Erin has worked with dancers across a wide range of ages and abilities. She previously led the competition team at Monument Dance Centre and continues to choreograph group routines, with her work achieving numerous 1st, 2nd and 3rd places at competitions across Scotland and the UK.
Among her proudest achievements was Daylight, which won the That’s Showbiz Scottish heat before placing 8th overall at the 2023 Grand Final. In 2025, four of Erin’s routines reached showdowns at Blackpool, with Black Friday winning the inaugural Spotlight Final and Best Originality, while How Do I Say Goodbye placed second overall. Her success continued in 2026, when one of her routines was awarded Best Overall Senior Small Group.
Erin has also been named a finalist for 2026 Choreographer of the Year at the Dance Design Events Industry Awards.
Outside of dance, Erin is currently completing a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Diplomacy at the University of Stirling. She hopes to continue developing both sides of her career while maintaining the passion for dance and teaching that began at Monument Dance Centre.
Sarah Hoskins
Sarah is a former pupil of MDC who went on to train at Dance For All where she graduated with a HND in Professional Stage Dance. She then went on to study at The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance when she graduated with a BA(Hons) in Professional Dance Practice.
Throughout her training Sarah studied several different genres and completed her Advanced 2 ISTD Modern. She is also currently working through her teaching qualifications with the ISTD and in 2019 became a Module 1 teacher for Acrobatic Arts.
Sarah is our Branch Manager for our Dunblane branch. She is MDC’s Performers and Competition Manager and also organises our school holiday dance camps.
Bryony Barr
As a dancer I have competed in many prestigious competitions including Dance World Cup, Scottish Youth Ballet Grand Prix and YAGP, and have also participated in 2 professional pantomimes. I attended the RCS Junior Conservatoire and Scottish Ballet Senior Associates for 2 years and have achieved RAD Advanced 1 Ballet, ISTD Advanced 1 Modern and ISTD Intermediate Tap.
I have completed the RAD Assistant Teacher Award and am currently working towards completing my Diploma in Dance Education with the ISTD, which I intend to complete in the next few months. I also hope to be a fully qualified RAD teacher in the near future.
As a teacher I pride myself in giving dancers good fundamental technique while making the class fun and welcoming for all!
Bobbi McIntyre
Bobbi started dancing at Monument at age two and no matter what path she has taken, she has always found her way back to the dance studio. She is currently completing her final units towards her ISTD DDE in Modern Theatre. Bobbi trained in Musical Theatre with Monument Performing Arts, Saturday, 19 September 2026 MPAS is a Scottish Registered Charity SC041759 developing a strong foundation in performance. She appeared in many stage productions with MPA and her love of theatre continues through her ongoing involvement with SABOS Musical Theatre. She performs with SABOS regularly and contributes as a Youth Team Leader beyond the stage. Alongside performing, Bobbi has choreographed youth productions with SABOS. She has taken on production and leadership roles, supporting young performers both onstage and behind the scenes. Bobbi is also a dance teacher with Alloa Ballet Company, where she teaches their Modern and Tap classes. She is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where students can grow in confidence. Bobbi continues to develop her own professional training alongside teaching.
Angel Godwin
Angel is the Performers Manager for the 2026-27 competition season and teaches the Mids, Senior, and Advanced classes alongside Strength & Technique on Fridays.
Originally from Florida, Angel is a freelance teacher based in Stirling, having received her MSc in Dance Science and Education TQ from the University of Edinburgh in 2023 and her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and BS in Business Administration from Florida Southern College in 2021. Alongside teaching, she is also a dancer with Unearthed Dance Company and regularly teaches with the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland.