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Cranbrook, BC
Canada

2504329196

Located in the beautiful southeast corner of British Columbia, the Kimberley Cranbrook Highland Dance Association exists to encourage dancers of all ages and levels to enjoy learning and performing Highland Dance.  Through the two dance schools, dancers can learn everything from the traditional Fling to new choreographies.  Dancers can be seen demonstrating their dances at functions such as Burn's Night and Christmas shows at senior homes, and compete in competitions from local to national level events.

Classes are offered for all ages - from preschool through adult.  Levels from Primary and Beginner to Premier are taught under the British Association of Teachers of Dance (BATD) Syllabus.  Classes are offered for competitive and recreational dance lessons, with the opportunities to do performance work, examinations, competitions, and championships.

Kimberley Cranbrook Highland Dance Association currently hosts a competition on the third weekend of each April, and a summer day camp the last week of every August. 

Highland Dance

What is Highland Dance?

Highland dance is where dancers of all ages can make friends, travel far and wide to competitions, listen to great music, experience the thrill of competition and performance, and build strength and endurance.

Highland dancing is a solo dance similar to ballet and Irish dance. Highland dancing has much in common with ballet in terms of its technical requirements and the training required for its performance. It takes stamina and arm and leg strength, regardless of the dancer's age. Highland Dance is recognized as a sport by the Sport Council of Canada & Scotland.

At HDSHD, we offer our dancers a quality Highland dance experience and opportunities in all facets of this sport, including fitness, competition, performance, examinations, and a genuine love of dance.The dances themselves promote fitness. Picture a 3-minute flat-out run – now throw on a kilt and a jacket, add some bagpipes, and keep a smile on your face for good measure!

 

Here is what we offer:

  • Performances are a great way for dancers to show their friends and family what they have learned and build confidence in front of an audience. Performance events are optional for all dancers.

  •  Competitions take place on most weekends throughout the year. Although there is always more than one dancer on stage at a time, each dancer is judged individually on their solo performance. Participating in any competition is optional

  •  Examinations (Medal Tests) can occur anytime throughout the year and follow the BATD syllabus. Dancers prepare for these through their dance classes. Taking part in examinations is optional but highly encouraged.

 

The love of the sport is built through a fun and exciting class structure, supportive teachers and fellow students, and the social atmosphere from meeting dancers and teachers from all corners of the globe and being a part of something with a rich, beautiful history.