Author name: Emma Trentman

Wondering how to make a Highland Dance bun? We’ve got you covered with supplies, and three types of buns you can make! Step 1: Gather your supplies. These links are to Amazon, but you can purchase these supplies locally as well.   For all buns, you will need the following: The following supplies depend on the

Highland Dancers wear black leather shoes that lace up with eyelets, called ghillies. While we wear them in dance class, competitions, exams, and performances, they can be intimidating to tie for new dancers or parents, with all the lacing. Here is the way we recommend tying them at Highland Dance Albuquerque, with a helpful video!

Have you ever wondered about the different outfits you see Highland Dancers wearing? Each costume represents the history, character, and style of the dance it represents. If you’re new to Highland dance, here’s a guide to the five main types of outfits you’ll see on stage. For official guidance, make sure to refer to the

As Highland Dancers in New Mexico, we are excited to have three Celtic Festivals to perform or compete at! Learn more about them below, and we’d love to see you at one of these fun-filled, family-friendly events.  Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival is the oldest Celtic festival in New

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