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ANNUAL HIGHLAND DANCING TITLES & COMPETITION

SATURDAY 8th MARCH 2025

VENUE: WHITSUNDAY ANGLICAN SCHOOL HALL
CELEBER DRIVE, BEACONSFIELD

ADJUDICATOR: Douglas McFarland (Sydney, NSW)

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 14th February 2025

For enquiries

Phone: 0419827220 (Fiona), 0424712143 (Sandra), 0400800042 (Alicia)

Email: mackayhda@gmail.com

Meals and refreshments will be available at the competition.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Entry Fees:

$ 7.00 Section Dance
$15.00 Trophy Dance
$25.00 Title

Additional Fees:

$10.00 Administration/Venue Fee (per family) Includes electronic copy of program – email address to be provided)
The Administration & Venue Levy Fees must be paid with entries.
There is no entry fee into the venue on the day of the competition.
$10 Late Fee (per entry if applicable)
 

Late Entries:

Entries close Friday 14th February, however late entries will be accepted up until 5pm Friday 21st February, accompanied by a late fee of $10.00. A Late Entry will not be accepted unless accompanied by the late entry fee.

 

PRIMARY:

Pas De Basques
Pas De Basques & Highcuts
Highland Fling                           4 Steps
Sword Dance                            2 Slow & 1 Quick
 

BEGINNERS:

Highland Fling (Trophy)            4 Steps
Highland Fling                          4 Steps
Sword Dance                            2 Slow & 1 Quick
Seann Triubhas                        3 Slow & 1 Quick
Scottish Lilt                               4 Steps
Flora MacDonald’s Fancy         4 Steps

NOVICE:

Highland Fling (Trophy)            4 Steps
Highland Fling                          4 Steps
Sword Dance                            2 Slow & 1 Quick
Seann Triubhas                        3 Slow & 1 Quick
Scottish Lilt                               4 Steps
Flora MacDonald’s Fancy         4 Steps
 

INTERMEDIATE:

“Mackay Highland Dancing Association Intermediate Title”
- Highland Fling                                   6 Steps
- Sword Dance                                     2 Slow & 1 Quick
- Seann Triubhas                                 3 Slow & 1 Quick
Irish Jig (Scottish Version) (Trophy)    4 Steps
Barracks Johnnie                                 4 Steps
Heilan Laddie                                       4 Steps
Scottish Lilt                                          4 Steps
Flora MacDonald’s Fancy                    4 Steps
 

PREMIER:

Number of steps per dance to be dependent on entries received and the age range for each section established. Preference will be made to align with the Championship/National Premiership age group of the dancer.

“Mackay Highland Dancing Association Premier Title”
- Sword Dance                         
- Seann Triubhas                     
- Strathspey & Highland Reel                      
Highland Fling (Trophy)         
Irish Jig (Scottish Version)
Scotch Measure
Flora MacDonald's Fancy
Barracks Johnnie