Highland Dancing
Open Competition
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2026 HIGHLAND DANCE JUDGES:
Cindy Kopenski
2026 HIGHLAND DANCE PIPERS:
Stanton Man
Witness the grace, elegance, and infectious energy of Scottish Highland Dancing as talented competitors transport you to the heart of Scotland with their captivating rhythms and intricate footwork.
The tremendous strength, stamina, and technical precision that accomplished dancers exhibit on stage come from years of independent training and collaboration with experienced teachers. Ambitious new students develop self-discipline and confidence as they learn to tackle the physical demands of Highland dancing.
In addition to perpetuating a great cultural tradition, highland dancers appreciate the athletic challenges, competitive goals, and performance opportunities and the chance to meet and become lifelong friends with dancers from other areas, both nationally and internationally.
Founded in 1740, Bethesda Academy features gorgeous marshland on the Moon River with the region’s signature majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss. A great backdrop for a Highland Games!
Sign me up to compete!
Questions?
Contact Heather Crampton
Special Awards Trophies:
Most Promising Beginner
Most Promising Novice
Most Promising Intermediate
Premier Dancer of the Day
Overall Trophies:
Beginner Groups
Novice Groups
Intermediate Groups
Premier Groups
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2025 SCOTDANCEUSA SOUTHEAST REGION FINALISTS
Back row: Lilli Burgin, Katie Rush Walker, Felicia Kiesling, Emily Wood, Kasey Hawkins Peavy, Catharine Burgess
Middle Row: Rosemary Walker, Clara Bruner, Katherine Keene, Max Graf (standing), Sunniva Crawford (standing), Allison Williams, Emma Keene, Grace Tyrell
Front Row: Jude Crawford, Finn Graf, Cailine Ferguson, Maryanne Walker, Kyla Cowen, Ella Duppenthaler, Finley Figueredo
Highland Dance Photographer:
StreetLife Photography - Charles Street
2023 SCOTDANCEUSA SOUTHEAST REGION FINALISTS
Front Row L-R:
12-Under 14 Champion: Katherine Keene
12-Under 14 1st Runner Up: Rosemary Walker
12-Under 14 2nd Runner Up: Brynn Brown
12-Under 14 3rd Runner Up: Clara Bruner,
10-Under 12 Winner: Josephine Higgins
14-Under 16 Champion: Allison Williams,
14-Under 16 1st Runner Up: Grace Tyrell
14-Under 16 2nd Runner Up: Emma Keene
Back Row L-R:
16-Under 18 2nd Runner Up: Natasha du Toit
16-Under 18 1st Runner Up: Katie Rush Walker
16-Under 18 Champion: Catherine Dwyer
22 & Over Champion: Caleigh Santa Maria
22 & Over 1st Runner Up: Catharine Burgess
22 & Over 2nd Runner Up: Kasey Hawkins Peavy
18-Under 22 Champion: Evelyn Bennett
18-Under 22 1st Runner Up: Felicia Keisling
18-Under 22 2nd Runner Up: Gabriele Pealer
Not pictured: Lilli Burgin
HIGHLAND DANCE SCHEDULE
Pre-Premier Dances (Morning)
Primary
Pas de Basques PDB&HC
Fling (4)
Sword (2+1)
Beginner
Lilt (4)
Flora (4)
Fling (4)
Sword (2+1)
Sean Truibhas (3+1)
Novice
Lilt (4)
Flora (4)
Fling (4)
Sword (2+1)
Sean Truibhas (3+1)
Medals will be awarded for up to six placings in each dance.
Intermediate & Premier Dances (Afternoon)
Intermediate *May dance in morning.
Hornpipe (4)
Jig (4)
Fling (4)
Sword (2+1)
Sean Truibhas (3+1)
Premier
Highland Fling (6)
Sword (3&1)
Sean Truibhas (4&2)
Strathspey & Half Tulloch
EVENT SPONSOR:
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT IS AVAILABLE
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