James Gillespie's HS: London Dance Tour
Follow James Gillespie's HS from Edinburgh as they visit London on their dance tour with Twedex!
By Trans World Educational Experiences
September 9th, 2025
They've Arrived!
Day 1 | Tues 9th Sept
The James Gillespie's students and staff set off from Edinburgh Waverley early this morning and they've arrived in London to kick off three days of exhilarating dance action.
With plenty of dancing, shopping, sightseeing and a West End show experience to look forward to its set to be a busy few days!
First stop on tour is the iconic Pineapple Studios for a musical theatre workshop!
Time to Dance
Day 1 | Tues 9th Sept
After some retail therapy on the way to Pineapple, the Gillespie's students have arrived for their first workshop of the tour!
Pizza Time
Day 1 | Tues 9th Sept
After an excellent musical theatre workshop, it was time for the Gillespie’s students to refuel with a pizza stop in Leicester Square!
China Town
Tues 9th Sept
En route to the accommodation, James Gillespie’s stopped off in China Town before getting some rest ahead of Day 2 tomorrow!
On the Way!
Day 2 | Wed 10th Sept
The Gillespie's girls are en route to Covent Garden and Pineapple Studios for their second dance workshop in London.
This morning the dancers were treated to a commercial masterclass with Pineapple's teachers!
Pineapple Take 2!
Day 2 | Wed 10th Sept
The second workshop of the tour is underway at the iconic Pineapple Studios on Day 2 of the James Gillespie's London dance tour.
It's commercial today for the girls, who are working head before some retail therapy this afternoon and a trip to MJ the Musical this evening.
Shopping & Dinner
Day 2 | Wed 10th Sept
After workshop number two with Pineapple Studios, the girls got a chance to explore some of London's best-known shopping spots in and around Piccadilly Circus.
After lots of walking and shopping, it was dinner time at Hard Rock Cafe! The evening the students are heading to the theatre to experience a West End show
MJ the Musical
Day 2 | Wed 10th Sept
After an exciting day of dancing, shopping and eating, it's time to relax at the Prince Edward Theatre for MJ the Musical.
Look at those seats!
Sightseeing on the Thames
Day 3 | Thurs 11th Sept
On their final morning in London, the James Gillespie's girls have taken to the water to see the iconic sights of the city by boat.
On a beautiful day in the capital, what a way to wrap up their three days!
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