Sheena Gough retires as ballet teacher

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Ballet teacher hangs up her shoes aged 89 as students hail 'end of an era'

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Grande dame Sheena Gough has been teaching in Edinburgh for 72 years .

The 89-year-old decided to retire after worrying she might not be able to remain at her peak.

BBC Scotland News joined her last class in the Stockbridge area of the city.

Students said it was the "end of an era".

Some of Sheena 's pupils have gone on to the Royal Ballet , International Ballet and the British Ballet . " One of my former pupils is about to move to the Scottish Ballet and when he heard I was retiring he was on the phone saying he wants private lessons, I'll get you tickets to come see me dance if you just give me some private lessons," Sheena said. "So, it's meant to be the end - but we'll see.".

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