The ScotDance Canada Championship Series (SDCCS) is the pinnacle event for Canadian highland dancers. It welcomes participants of all ages and levels. The Canadian Closed Championships, exclusive to provincial team members, determine the national champion. The event includes traditional dances and awards medals and trophies, while also celebrating the participants’ accomplishments.
Canadian highland dancers eagerly await their provincial championship each year – it’s your chance to earn a spot on the national stage, and be named the best in your province. Today we’re explaining everything you need to know about how highland dance provincials works.
This post covers where to buy highland dance costumes, supplies, and accessories. It includes information on finding used, new, and custom costumes, as well as where to find ghillies (dance shoes). It also lists some favorite dance class essentials and highlights For Reel Apparel as a recommended merchandise provider for highland dancers.
At a dance competition, etiquette off-stage can be just as important as your on-stage performance. We’re covering best practices for highland dance competitors, parents, and spectators at competition! Show respect and professionalism toward your fellow dancers, judges, organisers and volunteers.
This guide provides a detailed packing list for Highland Dance competitions. It covers costume-specific items for different dance categories and general competition essentials. Additionally, it includes hair and makeup supplies, wellness and recovery items, and general supplies to ensure dancers are well-prepared. The checklist is organized by outfit type, such as Kilt, National, Jig, and …
How are dancers judged and scored at highland dance competitions? We’re lucky to have a certified highland dance judge to give us all of the insight! Learn how the highland dance judging system works from Saorsa owner and RSOBHD judge, Nicole Odo.
Why We Love What We Do Behind every dance teacher is a little dancer who fell in love with the studio, the competitions, the friendships, and the work. We asked our instructors for a positive memory from their childhood as a dancer, and they did not disappoint. Highland dance offers so many opportunities, experiences, and moments …
Dancer Diary: Nicole at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Throughout my dance career, I've travelled to Scotland countless times for the month of August to compete, as there are championships almost every weekend leading up to the World Championships at the Cowal Highland Gathering.Every year that I went, there would typically be at least one …
Saorsa Studio Fredericton Has Grown! Saorsa Studio began in 2013 as the Nicole Odo School of Highland Dance. Throughout the years, Nicole has occupied several different studio spaces throughout Fredericton (even a parking lot during the pandemic!)In summer of 2021, we moved into our beautiful Northside studio. Peppercreek Plaza has been a great home to …
Today, most highland dancers are women. Here at Saorsa Studio, we are a woman-owned and run business, with a teaching staff of strong and inspiring women. We teach dance to mostly girls and women (but don’t let that deter you from getting involved if you/your child do not identify as a woman/girl! We love our …
