We are so pleased to offer Highland dance at Harp Irish Dance Company!
These classes are taught by Kayla and Leila Wong, who are certified with SDTA (Scottish Dance Teachers Association).
Beginning Highland Dance classes are Mondays 4:30-5:30
Originating in Scotland, Scottish Highland dance or Highland dancing is a style of competitive dancing developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries, in the context of competitions at public events such as the Highland games. It was created from the Gaelic folk dance repertoire, but formalized with the conventions of ballet, and has been subject to influences from outside the Highlands. Highland dancing is often performed with the accompaniment of Highland bagpipe music, and dancers wear specialized shoes called ghillies. It is now seen at nearly every modern-day Highland games event.
Highland dancing is a technical and competitive dance form requiring strength, technique, and stamina, and is recognised as a sport by the Sport Council of Scotland. It is a form of solo step dancing, and involves not only a combination of steps but also some integral upper body, arm, and hand movements.
