Highland Dance Event Schedule

Discover the full lineup of events for our exciting 3-day dance competition. Starting times and order fto specific dance categories, find everything you need to plan your experience.

Friday's kick-off: 

Join us as we kick off the event with a day filled with energy and talent. Beat the crowds and enjoy Pre Champ dances, Intermediate Laddie and Barracks, and  captivating choreographies.  Be sure to arrive on time to catch all the action!

  • 9:00 AM: Registration opens - ALL levels
  • 9:30 AM: Dancing begins - All Levels
  • Premier: Pre-Championship
  • Intermediate: Laddie,  Barracks
  • Choreography, Solo and Duets

Saturday's highlights: Championship & Pre- Premier Highland excitement 

Saturday is packed with thrilling competitions, including the highly anticipated Atlantic International Championship. We'll also feature exciting jig challenges and highland dances across different skill and age levels. Pre Premier dancers come early to watch and prepare for your competition which will follow the Premiers

  • 7:30 AM: Registration opens
  • 8:00 AM: Dancing begins
  • Atlantic International Championship
  • Intermediate Jig Challenge
  • Primary Dances
  • Premier Jig Challenge
  • Beginner, Novice, Intermediate Highland Dances

Sunday's grand finale: 

Conclude your weekend with a spectacular array of National dances, hornpipe challenge and the Pre Premier Half Tulloch. Sunday promises a fitting end to our event, celebrating skill and passion across all categories and all the special awards announced.

  • 8:30 AM: Registration opens - All Levels 
  • 9:00 AM: Dancing begins - All Levels
  • Beginner, Novice & Intermediate Dances
  • Primary Dances
  • Intermediate & Premier Hornpipes
  • Premier Dances

Each Day 

Friday

Friday: 9am registration, 9:30 dancing begins

Premier: Pre Championship
(Must not have won a Championship or Pre Championship)
Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Sean Triubhas (3 & 1), Strathspey & Half Tulloch

Intermediate: Laddie (4), Barracks (4)

Awards

Individual Choreography: (Beg/Nov & Int/Premier)

Duet Choreography: Open to all levels

Awards

Saturday

Saturday: 7:30 registration, 8am dancing begins

Premier - Atlantic International Championship   

11am Break for Opening Ceremonies

Intermediate Jig Challenge (3&1) 
Must dance in order - Female intro - 1st method, Male Intro - Bars 7-8 must strike heel, 1st Step – Circle, 7th step - Donnybrook Method B, 10th step- - Four Beat Side Run, 2nd Finishing step - Triple Shuffle with a turn in Bars 5 & 6

Primary Dances

Championship & Primary Awards

Premier Jig Challenge (3&1)
Must dance in order. Female intro - 1st method, Male Intro - Bars 7-8 must strike heel, 1st Step – Circle, 7th step - Donnybrook Method B, 10th step- - Four Beat Side Run, 2nd Finishing step - Triple Shuffle with a turn in Bars 5 & 6

Beginner, Novice, Intermediate Fling 4, Sword 2&1, Sean Triubhas 3&1

Pre Premier Awards

Premier Jig Challenge Awards

Sunday

Sunday: 8:30 registration, 9am dancing begins***

Beginner, Novice & Intermediate Flora (4), Lilt (4), 1/2 Tulloch

Primary Dances

Intermediate Hornpipe (4)

Premier Hornpipe Under 12 (4)

Premier Hornpipe 12 & Over (5)

Primary Awards

Beginner, Novice, Intermediate Awards

Premier Blue Bonnets (4), Earl of Errol (4), Lilt (4)

Premier Awards

Special Awards

*** dancing will break from 12:45 pm – 1:05 pm for Games official ceremonies