Highland Dancing

Vancouver Scottish Cultural Societies proudly supports the teachers & students from the BC Highland Dancing Association who preserve and celebrate Highland Dancing throughout Vancouver and British Columbia.

Scottish Highland Dancing is a celebration of the Scottish spirit. The dances are a spectacular combination of strength, agility, movement, music, and costume. In competition, highland dances are generally danced solo, but duet and group Choreography categories in competitions are becoming more common.

In addition to perpetuating a great cultural tradition, highland dancers appreciate the athletic challenges, competitive goals, performance opportunities as well as the opportunity to meet and become lifelong friends with dancers from other areas, both nationally and internationally, that participation in this ethnic art form/sport affords them.

These are the first dances your child will be learning. Most teachers encourage kids to compete when they feel they are ready, and not to worry, you can start competing when you just know one or two dances, by no means do you have to enter every dance in your category. Your teacher will advise what to enter.

You will notice at competitions that not all dancers do the same steps, and that is perfectly acceptable. Your child’s teacher will start with steps that are suited to your child’s ability and strengths.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to continue your Highland Dance journey, finding the right instructor is the first step. Explore the BC Highland Dancing Association’s directory of professional teachers to find classes and coaching throughout British Columbia, from beginner lessons to competitive training.

Formed in the spring of 2013, Shot of Scotch Vancouver is a non-profit society dedicated to honouring and expanding the Highland dance tradition through performance and education.

Shot of Scotch offers group and private Scottish Highland dance classes for non-competitive adults and workshops for absolute beginners. That means whether you’re perfecting your Highland Fling or don’t even know what a Highland Fling is, we have a class for you. Our small class sizes mean every student receives ample attention, opportunities for growth, and individual challenges.