Another New Brunswick provincial highland dance championship has come and gone! Once again, it was a memorable event that showcased the incredible talent of our New Brunswick dancers. The event took place in our hometown of Fredericton this year, and as the current President of ScotDance New Brunswick, I take on leading the event with …
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Learn the best tips for breaking in Highland dance ghillies with Kate’s expert guide. Discover how to make your dance shoes more comfortable and improve your performance. Boost your dancing comfort with this must-read blog post.
I’ve been dancing since I was four years old, and I signed up for my first dance lessons just a few short months after my diagnosis with Type One Diabetes. After dancing for over fifteen years, I’ve heard a lot of assumptions and stereotypes about chronic illness and disability as it relates to high performance …
As a new competitive season of Highland dance begins each year, lots of new Premier dancers participate in their first championships. This past weekend, two of our young Premiers, Rhaya Kendall and Sophie Bowles, competed at the Maritime Closed Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick.
I’m going to dive into the judge’s exam process so you know what to expect!
I’ve known I wanted to be a highland dance judge since I started competing at 7 years old. Part one of this Diary covers the preparation Nicole did before taking the judge’s exam.
Saorsa Studio was built through hard work and dedication – learn about Nicole’s small business story!
Read about Nicole’s once-in-a-lifetime journey to perform in the Belgium Tattoo!
Have You Ever Wondered What It’s Like To Be In One Of The Largest Highland Dance Productions In the World? Scout Mckee details her experience Highland Dancing in Scotland at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo!
When I was young, my grandfather would take me to the local Highland Games to watch the pipe bands, the heavy events, and mostly importantly to me, the highland dancing competitions. I was so mesmerized by the dancing, I loved their outfits (mixed emotions about wool kilts in 30-degree summer heat now), and I knew …