🏴 Step into the world of Scottish Highland dance at the 2023 Oldmeldrum Sports & Highland Games in Aberdeenshire, Scotland! 💃 Witness the fierce competition of the 'Irish Jig' heats, where dancers channel the spirited energy of an Irish washerwoman in an agitated state. With lively movements, fist shaking, and skirt flouncing, female competitors bring this energetic dance to life. Don't miss the excitement! 🎥 braemar_media #100Scotland #travel #adventures #scotland #highlandgame #irishjig | 1

Competitors in the Highland Fling Scottish Highland dance adult competition during the 2022 Kenmore Highland Games. This friendly Games is held on the first Wednesday in July by Loch Tay at Kenmore in Perthshire, one of the few evening Highland Games in Scotland. The dancers included Hamish McInnes from Australia, a champion Highland dancer. The Highland Fling is one of the most famous Scottish dances performed at competitions and championships throughout the world. It is said to have been inspi

One of the heats of the 'Irish Jig' Scottish Highland Dance competition during the 2023 Stonehaven Highland Games in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which included Rachael Walker, a Scottish champion highland dancer. The Scottish version of the Irish Jig is a parody of Irish dancing and the Irish temper. Stonehaven Highland Games are held in July each year and will take place this year on Sunday 21st July 2024 at Mackie Academy Playing Fields. #highlandgames #highlanddancing #irishjig #scottishdance #s

The Scottish theme comes to life from this duo | International Gathering of Scottish Highland Dance

Elevation and power are both important in highland dancing. Here is an exercise to work on just that! All you need is a set of stairs, I used a small box to make it easier to film and a bit more challenging. Transfer your weight towards the foot on the step and push off, straightening your knee and even trying to point your foot if you want more of a challenge. You can do this with your foot straight ahead. Check out your alignment as you land and take off as well! Try 8-10 on each side, 2 sets.