A local dance group recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special show to celebrate the past decade.
KGstarDANCE, set up in 2013 by Kirsty Graham, held a celebratory show at the Robert Burns Academy in Cumnock just before Christmas.
'The Decade' included students revisiting 10 years' worth of KGstarDANCE material.
Members of the dance group celebrated each of their amazing stage productions, reflecting on their evolution and the remarkable accomplishments they have achieved since 2013.
Inspiring performances included focusing on mental health challenges, soldiers who are at war, and paying homage to their first show.
Audiences at two sold-out shows enjoyed watching the group, which is taking on new students for 2024.
Proud dance teacher Kirsty Graham was thrilled about the successful event and reflected on the positive journey of the past decade.
She said: "In classes, the kids and the teaching team had the best fun reliving some of the best moments over the last 10 years, remembering those of our pupils who have now all grown up and we got to recreate some very special routines.
"Having my once-three-year-old little Tiny Tots now performing in those 'big girl' routines that they so longed to be a part of for years, whilst simultaneously shaping the future generations of superstars, was so special.
"It's the little things that mean the most and it's the memories that are the greatest treasure, so above all the countless trophies and all of the incredible achievements we have had, I hope each of my students will truly cherish the memories we made the most.
"I am so incredibly proud of the school I have built from the ground up and getting to call all of these incredible kids my students is one of my greatest achievements in life.
"I am still on cloud nine from the outstanding success of The Decade and I look forward to the next 10 wonderful years in dance!"
Photos by Jazzsay Photography
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