Scottish country dancing is just what the doctor ordered - said jig teacher Eric Wallace.
The 64-year-old from Calverley works as a part-time accountant by day and dance teacher by night.
And he said the Scottish dance is a healthy way to fight off old age and keep body and mind in shape.
He first learned a wilder version of it from locals when he was stationed in the Shetlands with the Royal Air Force but said the version he teaches now is more refined and in-between English folk dancing and the Highland fling.
Since the Shetlands, he's gone on to qualify as an official Scottish Country Dance Association teacher and has run classes in Skipton and Leeds.
His latest is at the Conservative Club in Calverley which attracts around 14 devotees of the dance every Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The class is closed for Christmas but they'll be back on January 7.
Mr Wallace said: "My slogan is jig don't jog! Medical research has been done that shows Scottish country dancing is excellent for the health. It's cheerful so that's good for the mind and the exercise is just enough without having to strain yourself!
"Beginners or not, men, women, any age - anyone will be welcome. You don't need to bring a partner - all that's needed is a pair of soft shoes!" Eric and Mary Wallace are pictured ready to dance.
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