Highland Dance Competition
Registration Coming Soon!
To appreciate the skill of Highland dancers, watch for the precision & timing of their steps & their leg & body positions. Even their hands must be held in the correct position or points are removed.
Though all the dances are generally referred to as Highland dances, there are actually two categories: Highland & National. The Highland dances were originally performed by men, often before or after battle, and they require considerable stamina. The Highland Fling & Sword dance are the two most famous examples. Some National dances such as the Scottish Lilt are more graceful & less athletic. Other National dances such as The Sailors Hornpipe & Irish Jig are extremely athletic. The Sailors Hornpipe depicts the crew’s chores & the movements of the ship. The Irish Jig is a salute to the Irish washerwoman.
In either category, you will find dances that require great skill & provide excellent entertainment.
Schedule
9:00 Gates Open
9:30 Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Premier registration opens
10:00 Dancing begins for Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Premier
12:00 ALL DANCERS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING CEREMONIES AS THE DANCERS WILL BE LEADING THE PARADE!
1:30 Primary registration opens
2:00 Primary dancing begins, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Premier dances continue
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Nancy Strolle at 630.967.8623 or email n.strolle@comcast.net
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.