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ScotDance Canada Championship Series 2024: Saorsa Studio Fredericton takes on Kamloops, BC

Saorsa Studio takes on Kamloops, BC for the ScotDance Canada Championship Series The ScotDance Canada Championship Series is something highland dancers from around the world look forward to every year. It always takes place at the beginning of July, and starting in June, the excitement starts to build within the studio as the countdown creeps …

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Cross-Training for Competitive Highland Dancers: Talking Conditioning with Luke MacMillan

Strength and Conditioning for Highland Dancers The Importance of Quality Cross TrainingWith Luke MacMillan, MSc, CEP, CSCS, CES Competitive dancers are probably used to being told to incorporate cross training into their practice schedule - working muscles we don't use while dancing can be vital to developing your dance skills.That's why we're so proud to have …

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Dancer Diary: Saorsa Dancers Travel to the SDTA Scholarship Conference

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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Tradition in Motion: Your Guide to the Excitement of Highland Games

For many highland dancers, Highland Games season is the highlight of the year. And we’re not the only ones! Highland Games have something for everyone – from food, to music, to throwing around big rocks! Highland Games are traditional Scottish events that combine athletic competitions, cultural activities, and community gatherings. These games originated in Scotland …

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