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Some of you will remember that way back in January we launched our motivation season. Along with many of our listeners, some of Ö÷²¥´óÐã Radio Scotland's presenters agreed to take on the challenge to do something new for the new year. Fred learned to Kayak, Shereen overcame her fear of moths, Gary got fit and I learned to...er...streetdance.

The problem was that while most of my fellow presenters finished their challenge by the end of January, I was still plugging away at it until last week. Right up until we filmed this 'finale' video I had real doubts about whether I'd ever master it.

As you'll see from the video, I am not a 'natural' when it comes to dancing. Unlike running, swimming or other kinds of fitness, i think you need to have some basic talent to begin with. I know that if I don't run very well that if I keep training then eventually I'll run faster. Dance doesn't work like that.

Streetdance is a particular challenge. According to this week's , is "classic funk (popping and locking) and b-boy styles (breakdancing and hip-hop), club and house dance, MTV-style formation, vogueing and the explosive energy of krump. The result is a potent mix, and rhythm is its lifeblood." Wow - and here's me thinking it was just striding about looking mean and moody in a pair of joggies. I don't know if rhythm was my lifeblood, but I'm pretty sure the only thing that was surging through my veins was fear. Learning to dance was one of the biggest challenges I've taken on and it has caused me great angst, but at long last it's done. I hope the video makes you smile. Thanks to Jackie Moir, my amazing and motivational dance teacher. If you are needing some help with your challenge then you can find some advice on the A New Year, A New You section of the website.