Members of a Dalmally exercise class received an unexpected confidence boost last month, when singer Amy MacDonald praised their efforts dancing to her latest single.

The Scottish star’s attention was drawn to a video clip of the Zumba class, led by instructor Dorah Mothae-Hall, after a class member posted it on Twitter.

Kimberly-Anne MacGillivray posted the dance, to Amy’s latest single, Dream On, with the message: “Amazing fun Zumba routine created by my instructor Dorah to @Amy_Macdonald.”

Within minutes a reply from Amy appeared: “I love this. Looking awesome ladies”

“I was ecstatic when I saw she had replied,” said Kimberly-Anne. “I absolutely love my Zumba class – Dorah makes it so much fun that it doesn’t even seem like a workout!”

Dorah had devised the routine herself, as she is a fan of the singer. “I normally prepare routines for the class based on other Zumba instuctors’ moves,” she said. “But I love Amy MacDonald and I really wanted to use this song, so this was one that I had choreographed myself.”

“It’s an amazing boost to everyone who comes to the class. They should be proud of themselves.”

Dorah recently qualified as a Zumba instructor, and her Wednesday classes at Dalmally Community Centre have been a hit, with more than 30 locals of all ages (from P7 to 70) attending regularly.

The video was recorded by eight-year-old Billy Campbell, whose mum, Caroline attends the class. It was shared online with the permission of members.

Dorah’s next venture is a new class on Thursday evenings (6.30pm) in Taynuilt Village Hall, starting today, June 1.