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Shirley Ann Bayley (Nee McLean)
M.S.D.T.A., PGCE
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Shirley Ann trained at The Clark Theatre School in Lanarkshire, taught by the unbeatable mother and daughter team of Bette Clark and Sheridan Nicol.
In 1996, she gained her dance teaching diploma and also won the coveted title of Lanarkshire’s Dancer of the Year
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She has since choreographed several musicals and pantomimes for various Scottish theatre companies. In 1999, she established the McLean School of Dance where she continues to teach.
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In 2000, Shirley Ann formed Practical Magic Theatre Company with future husband Alan Bayley. The couple married in 2005 and now have 2 children - Roslyn and Jonathan.
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Gillian studied English and Theatre studies at the University of Glasgow, graduating with M.A. Hons.
Her theatre training took place at the Clark Theatre School and the Fuller School of Music.
Since finishing her training, Gillian has toured the UK as a professional actress with M&M Productions and Arkeen Theatre Company.
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She is also a comedy writer and her sketches have already featured on BBC Scotland’s The Karen Dunbar Show.
Gillian has taught drama and music at a number of Scottish theatre schools. She has been administrator and teacher at The McLean School of Dance since it was established in 1999.
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Gillian Craig trained at the Lillian McNeil and Valda Hunter Schools of Dancing. She studied ballet, tap, modern, jazz, disco and highland disciplines and has sat exams with the ISTD, RAD and BATD. She is also a qualified aerobics instructor and personal fitness instructor.
Gillian’s theatre credits include panto, 42nd Street and Guys and Dolls at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow. She has also danced with North Lanarkshire Dance Company.
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In 2006, Gillian joined our team at the McLean School of Dance. She has been absolutely invaluable - especially during Shirley Ann’s recent maternity!
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Alana trained at the Valda Hunter School of Dance. She studied tap, modern, disco and jazz disciplines.
She is very experienced on-stage having performed in several pantomimes at the Kings Theatre and the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow.
One of the highlights of Alana’s dance career to date was performing with Boyzone during one of their arena tours.
We are delighted (and lucky to have Alana on board with us at the McLean School of Dance.
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