Scottish highland dance

Guide to Highland Dance Costumes | If you’re new to the world of Highland dance, navigating the costume situation can be intimidating. Luckily, we know all about costumes – from the vests versus jackets to what the heck a dickie is, we’ve seen it all. All of what you’ll read below is from guidelines by the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. Where do you get highland dance costumes? #highlanddance

Along with learning the dances we learned the heritage, traditions & stories. As an adult I've tried to keep these dances alive, through 4-H.

Ultimate Guide to Highland Dance Practicing | Any dance instructor will tell you that the secret to improving and developing skills in dance is practicing at home. In order to progress, dancers must take what they’ve learned and ensure that it’s not forgotten by their next class. But as many dancers and dance parents will tell you, it can be confusing learning “how to practice”. What does that even mean? How long should practices last? What should they work on?

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Scottish Highlanders head dancer Bonnie Luzius, The University of Iowa, 1946.

Highland Dancer Claire Mclaughlin

Simply Scotland on Instagram: "Have you had an opportunity to experience Highland Games? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Highland Games are a traditional Scottish event celebrating Scottish culture, heritage, and athleticism. They feature unique competitions like caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-of-war, alongside dancing, piping, and other cultural showcases. Originating in the Scottish Highlands centuries ago, they were historically a way for clans to demonstrate strength and skill. Today, they…

Guide to Highland Dance Positions | If you’re thinking about getting your child into the dance studio, try learning these foundational positions with them at home! In addition to using this guide for potential new dancers, parents of any beginner dancer can use this guide to help with at-home practicing. With young dancers, the best way to encourage progress is to have at-home check ins. #highlanddance #youthdance #dancepractice