Saorsa Studio Dancers Travel to Calgary for the SDTA North American Scholarship Conference Dancer Diary In September, five hard-working Saorsa Studio dancers traveled to Calgary, Alberta to participate in the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance (SDTA) North American Scholarship Conference event! The SDTA conference is a fabulous opportunity for dancers to spread their wings when it …
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What are Medal Tests? If you’re a Saorsa Studio dance fam member with a dancer age 3+, September is the time when you start getting emails from us about Medals Testing.We realize that reading those two words together may mean absolutely nothing to you, so let’s dive in! Medals Testing = Highland Dance Exams The …
How to Enter a Dance Studio Ready to Move! Are you ready to begin your journey into the world of dance?Whether you're finally taking the leap into a new hobby or you're sending your child to their first dance class experience, the first dance class of the season is an exciting and memorable experience.It's a …
Preparing for your First Highland Dance Competition Your Guide to the World of Competitive Highland Dance If you're new to highland dance competitions, or you're looking for help getting organized for your next competition, this guide is for you! We've covered a lot of competition-related info on our Highland Dancer Blog, and now we're here …
The RSOBHD publishes technical guides to the highland dances, national dances, and the Irish Jig and Sailor’s Hornpipe, releasing updated versions every few years. The textbooks include the approved steps for each dance, including their composition down to the beat. They also include detailed descriptions of the movements and positions that make up the steps. …
As a dance teacher, I’m often asked at dance competitions how to pin the plaide on the National costume. Particularly for Pre-Premier dancers new to the competition scene, this costume can be tricky. Unfortunately, although I’ve been wearing this costume for over 10 years, my answer to that question is always “let’s go find my …
At Saorsa Studio, we know a thing or two about maintaining physical wellness as highland dancers. From the tools you need, to the routines to develop, this blog post includes all you need to know about recovery for highland dancers.
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 …
Can someone with no experience learn Highland dance? The short answer is yes! But we know how nerve-wracking it can be to jump into a completely new and unfamiliar environment. When you feel out of your depth, a source of support can make all the difference in making your experience a positive one. What Supports …
As Canadian competitive Highland dancers move through the competitive categories toward Premier level, provincials looms large. Also known as provincial championships or selection meets, provincials is an annual occurrence in each province, giving Premier dancers the opportunity to represent their province at that year’s Canadian championships. In this post, we’ll break down everything you need …