Every year around January 25th, Scots and Scottish-heritage communities around the world gather to celebrate Burns Night, a cultural tradition honoring Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns (1759–1796). Best known for works like “Auld Lang Syne” and “Tam o’ Shanter,” Burns captured the spirit, humor, and heart of Scotland in his poetry and songs. A traditional […]
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At Highland Dance Albuquerque, we believe that performance opportunities are a key part of a dancer’s growth, and we are excited to participate in various performance opportunities throughout the year! From our newest dancers to our seasoned competitors, performing helps dancers gain confidence, try out new steps, give back to our community, and develop life
Dance Exams Every year at Highland Dance Albuquerque, our dancers from ages 3 to adult participate in exams through the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD). These exams measure a dancers’ progression from their very first marches and skips all the way to sitting a professional teacher’s exam. It’s a wonderful opportunity for dancers
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Highland Dance is a vibrant and athletic style of dance that originated in Scotland hundreds of years ago. While deeply rooted in Scottish tradition, today it is performed and celebrated all over the world. At Highland Dance Albuquerque, we’re proud to bring this exciting art form to our community. High-Energy and Skill-Building Highland Dance is
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