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.
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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.
How to Reach Your Dance Potential in 2024 All athletes know how challenging the transition from a rest period to a training ramp up can be.For highland dancers, Winter and Spring mean preparing for championship season. Learning the new steps, mastering the technique, and getting ready to compete.For many, the hardest part of this is …
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 …
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. …