That the Parliament congratulates Compass Company Acro & Dance, based in Shettleston, Glasgow, on being selected to represent Scotland at Dance Excellence 2026 in Los Angeles; notes that the prestigious international festival will take place at CityWalk in Universal Studios and will bring together young dancers from over 40 countries; acknowledges that 15 dancers from Compass, aged between eight and 16, will have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses, workshops and competitions led by world-renowned choreographers; recognises the dedication and talent of directors, Callie Cowden and Chloe Bennet, whose leadership has helped build the school’s success since its founding just three years ago; understands that Compass was recently named Best Dance Group at the 2025 Regional Scottish Business Awards and is now a finalist in the National Scottish Business Awards, and sends its best wishes to the entire Compass team as it prepares for what is described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience representing Glasgow, Shettleston, and Scotland, on the international stage.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Tess White, Brian Whittle