Scottish Highland Dancing
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Scottish Highland Dancing is a celebration of the Scottish spirit!
The dances are a spectacular combination of strength, agility, movement,
and costume. Where dancers typically dance to traditional Scottish music
such as Strathspeys, Reels, Hornpipes and Jigs all played by an
accompanying bagpiper. The dances are great fun and anyone, not just
those with a Scottish heritage, can join in and learn the dances.
Highland dancing was traditionally performed by men but is now performed
by men and women. It is one of few arenas where men and women compete
equally. According to tradition, the old kings and clan chiefs used the
Highland Games as a means to select their best men at arms, and the
discipline required to perform the Highland dances allowed men to
demonstrate their strength, stamina and agility.
The dances are made up of different parts, called steps and there are
usually four or six steps to a dance. Unlike other dance mediums,
Highland dances are generally danced solo and in competition.
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