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Scottish Highland Dance Academy

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 418 912 207

Address: 11 Crosby St 6014 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: www.shda.com.au/index.php

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to Kathy Bonus and Ailsa Miller, the inaugural life members of the Scottish Highland Dance Promotion Ass inc. Thank you to them for their years of dedication and support they have given our dancers . We would not be where we are today without these two fabulous ladies.

25.01.2022 Our calendars have always been our reminder of our year past and to give everyone our dates for events in the following year. 2020 has been a very different year for our class as with highland dancing around the world with Perth only holding one competition and only one Championship in Melbourne that some of our dancers were lucky enough to travel to and compete at the Australian Commonwealth. Here is hoping that next year together with all dancers we do get to the events that we have on our 2021 calendar.

24.01.2022 Let’s hope this comes off . Congratulations to last years winners especially our Millie, Lily, Morven and Rachel. Hoping we will all be celebrating in 2020.

24.01.2022 This is a message we hoped we would never have to send, but unfortunately, we have had to make the heartbreaking decision to cancel the 2020 ScotDance USA Champ...ionships this summer. We thought the past two months would be filled with the excitement of final plans coming together as we prepared to welcome you all to Denver; and instead we have spent every week watching closely the announcements at the local, state and federal level wondering when we would have a clearer picture on the possibility of holding the event. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting state of emergency in Colorado have created conditions such that it is impossible for us to hold this event and comply with governmental regulations. We are now under safer-at-home restrictions, and groups of more than 10 are still not permitted to gather. We expect that the guidance to wear masks and maintain physical distance from others will last at a minimum through the summer. With the athleticism of Scottish dancing and the requirement that dancers touch during some of our competitive dances, following this guidance would not be possible, and most importantly would risk the health and safety of all competitors and other attendees at the event. When the hotel advised us to submit a letter of cancellation to them earlier this week, the ScotDance USA Board of Directors and the board of the Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers voted to cancel all events of the weekend and we began the process of undoing the plans we had made. We have continued to receive messages expressing hope that we would not have to make this decision, and we also heard from those who have wondered when the decision to cancel would finally be made. Regardless of where you might have been on this spectrum, we know that this news today will be devastating for so many dancers who have been working hard to compete at our event this year. Some were looking forward to competing at their first USIR or possibly their last, others were excited to have the event held in their home state, and a number of you were excited to be travelling across the world and saved money all year to make this big trip possible. We share in your disappointment, and yet we know that by making this decision we are doing the right thing for the health and well-being of all. We expect this announcement likely brings up many questions for you, and we also have many questions that we still need to answer for ourselves. We do not yet have official confirmation from the hotel that we will be released from our contract, and as such we are still figuring out which of our costs can be recouped and which will remain as expenses. Therefore, we are asking that you give us the next week to start to figure out some of these things, as well as determine what sort of system will work best for refunding your tickets, registration, merchandise and other purchases. Because of this you will also see that we will continue our fundraising efforts in the coming weeks in hopes of limiting any losses we might incur. If we end up in a better financial position than expected we will look into ways to support our Scottish community with the funds raised. While we don’t have information yet on the best way for folks to cancel their hotel rooms, you are welcome to complete the Google form we had set up previously to indicate you would like to have your deposit returned and cancel your reservation as well. And finally, you may be wondering what will you do on Saturday, July 25? We are working on plans to bring you a virtual event that day that will still bring our Scottish dance community together despite being physically apart, so watch for more details to come on that in the coming weeks! We thank each of you for continuing to support us through this difficult time. And a special thanks to our judges and pipers who have been gracious and understanding as we grappled with this decision, and to the volunteers on the planning committee who collectively have put in 1000’s of hours of their time over the past three years to prepare for this event. Our Scottish dance family reaches across oceans and generations, and we know your love of dance and dedication to the sport will last much longer than this virus. Please be safe and take care of yourselves! With gratitude, The 2020 ScotDance USA Championships Planning Committee & the SDUSA Board of Directors

24.01.2022 The 2020 Champion of Champions Championships of Australia and supporting events are going ahead as planned. The organising committee is aware of the growing con...cern of COVID-19 in the community and is monitoring the situation carefully. We look forward to welcoming you to our event this Easter! Please stay tuned for updates on this page.

23.01.2022 Update on Grand Australasian Championships of Australasia.

22.01.2022 Cowal's Virtual Highland Gathering kicks off this Thursday. We have some exciting interviews and performances to bring you over what would have been the Gatheri...ng weekend. There may be some amendments to timings but this is what you can expect to see from Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 August. Let us know what you're most looking forward to

20.01.2022 Thistle Championships cancelled .

20.01.2022 Our dancers who took part in the 2020 Interactive Highland Dancing Festival Lilt Challenge yesterday. This is winter in Perth.

20.01.2022 Celebrating Christmas as part of the St Alban’s Church street parade. Lovely experience with carol singers, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, brass bands, angels, shepherds , donkeys, camels, our piper Jock and 8 of our highland dancers.

18.01.2022 *********************** COMING SOON *********************** Our new book will be available for sale very soon. Keep watching this page to see when it is available for purchase via our online shop.

18.01.2022 2020 steps remain for 2021.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to all 4 of our girls in the National Premierships at Commonwealth Championship. Finley winner 17 to 20 years premier Morven winner 12 to 16 years premier Livvie winner restricted 7 to 11 premier Millie 2nd in Hornpipe 7 to 11 premier... They all danced fabulously. Great job by Livvie in her first Championship hit out . See more

18.01.2022 Save the date(s) for lectures being delivered by the RSOBHD Technical Committee to Judges and Teachers. Times shown are UK times. Information on how to register to follow soon.

17.01.2022 Remember to register your dancer

16.01.2022 We are disheartened to announce that, due to a decision made at the May Meeting of the RSOBHD and a subsequent discussion on Zoom with the Office Bearers of RSO...BHD and the President of FUSTA, we are no longer able to present at this time the 2020 Worldwide Dance Challenge. In addition to other matters, the RSOBHD pointed out that on FUSTA Registration Guidelines 2020 it states RSOBHD registered dancers are only allowed to compete at RSOBHD sanctioned events. During this difficult and uncertain time, it was our intention to provide dancers with challenging goals and a supportive online community. We hoped to inspire continued growth through dance, even as we move through a competitive season that has largely been cancelled. With over 500 registrations processed in under three weeks, we received overwhelmingly positive support for bringing this dream to life, and we are sorry to see this opportunity lost. We will be issuing refunds to all registered participants and will continue to be available to answer your questions over the next few weeks.

16.01.2022 Sharing the RSOBHD on the Interactive Hebridean Challenge.

16.01.2022 A toy shop with our Scottish Soldier and dolls. International Junior choreography winners 2016.

16.01.2022 Please see the link below for details on the cancelation of the USS Scottish Fest and our Regional Championship. Dancers who already entered should have receive...d an email from the USS dance chair regarding entry refunds. While these cancelations are disappointing for dancers and their families, we send our support and gratitude to the organizations who have hosted and supported us for so many years, and look forward to seeing everyone there next year. http://west.fusta.us/2020-regionals-and-usir-update

16.01.2022 Very pleased to present the junior 13 years and under and senior 14 years and over SHDA dancers as voted by all our teachers for 2019. Millie and Rachel. Congratulations from us all as thoroughly deserved.

16.01.2022 As a result of the current Covid-19 situation The Highland Dancing Association is saddened to announce the cancellation of the City of New Plymouth Open Champio...nship, scheduled for July 18th 2020. The committee requests that trophies are still returned at your earliest convenience and will be in touch with those current trophy holders. We look forward to hosting you at the New Zealand Highland Dancing Championships next year and hopefully at competitions much sooner!

16.01.2022 British overseas and British open together with the rest of the festival also cancelled .

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our dancers on their results at Commonwealth Championship. Wonderful for everyone when they all place. Millie 3rd 7 to 11 Livvie 6th 7 to 11 Morven 1st 12 to 15 Finley 3rd 19 and over

16.01.2022 For all interested in Perth who need a barre.

16.01.2022 We have voted this photo as our boot camper who enjoyed last Saturday the most. Round 2 tomorrow can we get a better smile than Hayley’s

15.01.2022 Our very cute Adelia dancing at the Christmas Carols in her town of Dalyellup Western Australia.

14.01.2022 This is so wonderful. Our gorgeous Skye was given the task of setting the PE class this week remotely as now all her classmates are being taught on line. Skye decided to teach 16 Pas de Bas. All at SHDA think it is absolutely fantastic. Skye should be so proud of herself and we want to share it.

14.01.2022 Good day to be back at dancing. All on red dots 1.5 metres apart . We all enjoyed it . Thankyou Jacqueline Johnston and Siobhan for teaching as well today .

13.01.2022 We need your Help! The RSOBHD intends to launch a new programme to promote and encourage new families to take up highland dancing but we need a new workshop nam...e and slogan to go alongside a new logo we have had designed for the project. Can you come up with the next Just Do It (Nike)? Will people say I'm Lovin' it (McDonald's) when they see your slogan? We are looking for the best, catchy, and creative slogans you can come up with! Entries, which must be submitted via the Google Form link where you can see the logo on a t-shirt, will be accepted from anyone under 16 years old - Competition closes 10th July 2020 Good Luck! Google form Link: https://forms.gle/RrSPTipWkvPxmNzF7

13.01.2022 A photo with attitude from Miss Eilidh who is our primary who is getting ready to dance her Fling , Swords, Sean and Tulloch for Team Oz in the Hebridean Challenge for Internationals Interactive. We filmed our pre levels last night. There was much excitement from all.

13.01.2022 Cowal cancelled

13.01.2022 No one gets to dance for the Queen at Branemark in 2020. Bring on 2021.

12.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/fling-together-2020/169427030563942/?ti=icl

12.01.2022 Like many, we have been navigating these unprecedented times, trying to do the best for our charity and our people. In light of the latest Government guidance, ...we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Edinburgh show this year. Our priority is to support the global efforts to suppress the COVID-19 pandemic and do what is right for our nation. This is our 70th year, and when it is safe to do so, we will mark that anniversary in Edinburgh in true Tattoo spirit. Thank you for your continued support, we hope to see you very soon when we return to our full splendour. 2020 ticket buyers will be issued a refund, for further information please visit our website. https://bit.ly/39AGl1w #EdinTattoo

11.01.2022 We are delighted to launch our short promotional video on Highland Games, beautifully put together by Braemar Media to showcase our wonderful unique days of ent...ertainment for all. We hope our season will be able to go ahead next year and this video will help attract new and returning visitors from home and overseas. Thanks again to Braemar Media and Robert Lovie for narrating great job. See more

11.01.2022 Can you help share my beautiful friends Hi my beautiful friends - Happy Feet is launching Happy Feet @Home this it provides classes at home during the next f...ew months whilst we go into lock down - can I ask you share to friends and family to see if they are interested in subscribing on the form they need to type the number below in the postcode - for myself to appear on their TV ! thanks for sharing My unique code 51664 See more

11.01.2022 Here is a little clip of our Highland Dancers in action. This #InternationalDanceDay we’d love to see your dances - share your best highland dancing videos on our wall. Let’s fill today with dance! #EdinTattoo

10.01.2022 The Organising Committee of Bute Highland Games have sadly and reluctantly decided that in view of the current Covid19 pandemic, and the uncertainties surroundi...ng it, they have no alternative but to cancel the Games due to be held on 22nd August. We appreciate this will be a big disappointment to many but the safety of the community on Bute, our volunteers and competitors is of paramount importance to us. We look forward to welcoming you all to our friendly Games on 21st August 2021. See more

10.01.2022 Applications for the 2020 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dance Company are now being accepted. https://www.sobhd.net/royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-tatt/

09.01.2022 Postponed to 2021

09.01.2022 This is what we are doing tomorrow. Happy hour starting early tomorrow in Perth Western Australia. Highland fling for Champion of Champions 2pm Any one can join in - full dress if you want (Drinks for adults allowed )... Thought we would cocktailing on the Gold Coast but we are flexible and backyards around pools or barbecues looking good . See you tomorrow. X

09.01.2022 People entering Australia from midnight tonight must self isolate for 14 days from arrival. https://www.sbs.com.au//all-overseas-arrivals-into-austral

08.01.2022 Fantastic night at our 2020 windup on Saturday. A very different year for all with very few competitions and championships, replaced with zoom classes and lots of challenges that we all had fun doing. Thank you to all our teachers, pipers, dancers, parents and the organisers of all the challenges for all you did to keep everyone enthused and dancing so well in 2020. We are lucky in Perth going into summer with no community transmission and all our borders now open to the res...t of Australia . We are hoping all our highland dancing friends around the world are not too far behind us and we all manage to dodge any future waves. Wishing everyone a very lovely festive season together with a happy, healthy and successful 2021. Our class trophy recipients for 2020; Most improved Skye Roarty SHDA dancer of the year Morven Johnston And the lady that we could not survive without, SHDA club person of the year Jacqueline Johnston See more

08.01.2022 New Pewter Christmas Ornaments and necklaces including... a MALE dancer! (and female, and thistle, and bagpipes). All can be found online here https://highlandinstyle.com/collections/all/pewter

08.01.2022 Congratulations to all our dancers who competed at WA’s first competition of the year. A good way to get started . A very successful day for all with just a few mishaps for some who will remain nameless.

08.01.2022 Scottish National Challenge Week 2: 6 step Blue Bonnets Music by The Unusual Commoners featuring Dougie McFarland We LOVED the creativity d...ancers displayed for Scottish Lilt- gorgeous locations, outfits, and unique steps We can’t wait to see what you come up with this week! How you dance it is up to you! Get creative: -Dance by yourself or with friends using social distancing, video editing, or any way you like while staying safe! Hoping to see some creative relays this week! -Wear your full Aboyne or anything you love to dance in! -Dance at home or a location unique to your area of the world! -Dance to the Blue Bonnets (6 steps) by Dougie McFarland (soon available on Apple Music or Spotify): https://m.soundcloud.com/douglas-mcfarland-810/blue-bonnets -Post your video here and on any personal and Dance School social media and tag #ScottishNationalChallenge and #InterActiveHighlandDancingFestival -Share your location and dance school (if you like) ALL dancers are invited to participate. This event is FREE and NON-COMPETITIVE. #YourParticipationistheMotivation Let’s get dancing!!

08.01.2022 As at 17 March 2020 - The Grand Australasian and supporting events are still going ahead. We will have an alternate venue booked should Newington school shut do...wn.. As we are over 14 weeks out from the event we have not cancelled or postponed at this stage, we are however, well aware of the health and safety concerns of all the dancing community and we will be following the advice given by the Australian Government We are asking you to hold off on your entries for now, We will let you know when we make a final decision and will have more details for you closer to the date. See more

08.01.2022 Looking back on around the last 10 years of Champion of Champions which should have been danced today, there are some wonderful memories for all who have been part of the SHDA. The project for this self isolation time may just be to find all the older photos to make a C of C collage for us all. I know we are all looking forward to the next C of C. I think it will be the one we appreciate the most. Happy Easter to all with from all at SHDA.

08.01.2022 Bill & Bill invite you to join them for the World Highland Dancing Conference in Las Vegas from October 9th - 11, 2020. We are pleased to be returning to the n...ewly renovated Flamingo Las Vegas. Over the next few weeks we will have more information to share including when the hotel will be available to make your reservations. We are planning to have sessions for professionals, dancers, parents....and so mark your calendars and tell your friends!!!! See more

07.01.2022 Who is going to do this?

07.01.2022 Internationals 2020 cancelled to be bigger and better in 2021.

07.01.2022 Jock Roarty piper and father of our dancers Skye and Eilidh piping at 11 am Perth time with all other pipers around the Australia from their driveways in remembrance of all our Anzacs

07.01.2022 Can we see any SHDA dancers

06.01.2022 Our championship dancers before and after the parade at Internationals in 2019. Sad we cannot all be in Gosford dancing this weekend. Let’s all support the Interactive Hebridean Challenge this week so we still get to dance together with our friends around the world .

06.01.2022 There will be an extension to pre-premier time frames

04.01.2022 @centralcoasthighland #director #publicrelations and #socialmedia @joshua.tappr introduces the #interactivehighlanddancingfestival ... program of events coming ...soon #virtualprogram #instagram #facebook #twitter #tiktok #yourparticipationisthemotivation #participate #motivate #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall #dance See more

03.01.2022 Looking gorgeous dancing at St Andrews day celebrations.

02.01.2022 Great memories of some of our journeys to and the fun at Cowal.

02.01.2022 Rachel, Finley and Morven dancing with Jock Roarty piping at Blasta tonight in celebration of Robbie Burns. Come along and enjoy. Yeah, it's next Friday https://www.facebook.com/events/798923180557549/

02.01.2022 Congratulations Alisdair McLaren from all at SHDA.

01.01.2022 IMPORTANT NEWS: ScotDance Canada Championship Series 2020 Advisory First and foremost, on behalf of the Office Bearers, Board of Directors and Independent Membe...rs of ScotDance Canada, I would like to thank our highland dancing community for the show of support during these volatile and difficult times we are all facing with respect to the COVID-19 Virus pandemic. As we continue to navigate personally and as a community through these unprecedented times, it is heartwarming to be involved with a dancing community that has risen above, showing strength, compassion and resolve. The day after registration opened for the SDCCS 2020, the Ministry of Public Affairs in British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency in British Columbia. Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick are also under state of emergencies. British Columbia showed 40 new cases of the virus confirmed as of March 19th and has the highest number of confirmed cases in Canada. While other provinces have much lower confirmed cases, it has been made abundantly clear by government health advisories, that we have not yet seen the worst. The SDC Emergency Crisis Task Force Committee developed a contingency plan template for our selection meets leading up to the Canadian Championships in the event these meets were not able to continue under the current crowd-sizing restrictions implemented by government health agencies. The template was to be presented March 20th to our selection meet organizers. It became crystal clear late last night, that through all our best intensions and efforts to preserve not only the Canadian Championship event, but the SDCCS event as a whole, that our sole responsibility to our dancers, professionals, organizers, dance parents and volunteers within the highland dancing community as well as the general public supersedes all else. The increasing impact to families has been astronomical where jobs have been affected in varying degrees. We cannot be in a position where a highland dancing event takes precedence over the physical, emotional or financial well-being of our dance community and general public at large. The needle is not moving in the desired direction with respect to the containment of this virus, with no foreseeable timelines as to improvement. With this being said, I am both saddened and disappointed to announce that the SDCCS 2020 event will be cancelled. This is a necessary move as an organization, in the paramount interest of health and safety protections for our highland dancing community as well as those outside of our community. We would like to extend our gratitude to the SDCCS 2020 organizing committee for all their hard work to date, where they have showed true commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism. This has been an extremely difficult time for the organizing committee. Please be aware, that you have the support, not only from your peers, but from the highland dancing community as a whole. For those who registered for the SDCCS 2020 event, refunds will be processed. Please be patient with the refund processwe will complete this as efficiently as possible. I would ask that we all do our part in the fight to contain and defeat this pandemic, respecting government health agency advisories, and that by doing so, we hopefully will not have to face a situation like this in years to come. Please take care of yourselves and loved ones. Now, more than ever, we need to come together showing support, empathy, kindness and compassion for one another. Continue to reach out consistently to one another as this will be our strength going forward. We have and will continue to rise above all adversity. Cheryl Rafter President, ScotDance Canada See more

01.01.2022 Maybe just a tad warm for highland dancing

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