The International Highland Dancing Festival Australia in Gosford, New South Wales | Arts and entertainment

The International Highland Dancing Festival Australia

Locality: Gosford, New South Wales

Phone: +61 437 677 166

Address: Washington Ave 2250 Gosford, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cchdi.org.au

Likes: 4047

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Sport & recreation
• Non-profit organisation
• Arts and entertainment

25.01.2022 The #interactivehighlanddancingfestival has been launched!!! Check-in to the event by taking on this awesome #dancechallenge from @morgan_b_school_of_dance #highlanddance #yourparticipationisthemotivation

24.01.2022 Such an excited week this week! What are you looking forward to? Do you have your submission videos ready ?

24.01.2022 A snapshot of some of the beautiful scenery from 9 Countries, 109 studios and 456 Lilts so far. Feel free to keep posting your Lilts along with the Blue Bonnets for the Scottish National Challenge.

23.01.2022 Print it out... stick it on the fridge... don’t miss out!!! #yourparticipationisthemotivation #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall

23.01.2022 Highland Hustle are joining the celebrations of the Interactive Festival. It’s not Internationals without a ceilidh... two house parties planned to cater across time zones for the dancers to come together and celebrate the ending of the festival!!! Check out the link below ... https://highlandhustle.com//hustle-party-interactive-high/

23.01.2022 CHOREOGRAPHY GALA! Would you like your #choreographychallenge video to feature in our Gala Showcase?? Submit your video via this form for a chance to be i...ncluded : https://forms.gle/16AhNhhmCot7jQ5M9 Videos must be submitted by midday BST on Wednesday 29th July (9pm AEST / 7am EST) - all details are included in the form!

23.01.2022 HEB WEEK IS HERE Videos are already rolling in... it’s not too late to join in the fun and help your home country win this challenge. #YourParticipationIsTheMotivation #BattleOfTheNations... #HebrideanChallenge #InterActiveHighlandDancingFestival See more

22.01.2022 Although we can't cross borders, it is wonderful to see more than 200 dancers performing 'Blue Bonnets Over the Border' as part of the Scottish National Challenge for the 2020 InterActive Highland Dancing Festival.

22.01.2022 The Lilt videos are looking fantastic and this week is also Sailors Hornpipe week! A featured event of #theinternationals is the John McFarland Memorial Hornpipe. We are celebrating this event with a four step Hornpipe, choose your steps, choose your location, post to your social media and email your video submission to [email protected] for inclusion in the tribute video. #jmmhornpipe #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #yourparticipationisthemotivation

22.01.2022 CANADA vs AMERICA Gloves are coming off, we get into the nit gritty and these two neighbourly nations duke it out to decide which country will win this challenge...

22.01.2022 Each year at the #internationals, #misterjosh does a dance for a cause. This year with the event going #interactive we left this event for the right cause to present itself and hence it has arrived. Our friends and colleagues, the Banks family, synonymous with #highlanddancing have had more than their share of challenges and these challenges continue. A gofundme has been set up to assist and Friday 2nd October at 5pm AEST Mister Josh will dance a #bluebonnets and ask that you join him on your own feed and share the gofundme link. If you can pledge to support the family, please do so directly to the gofundme. This has been arranged in consultation with the Banks family and the Blue Bonnets was chosen by Les and Di as their daughter Casey’s favourite dance. Link in the comments.

21.01.2022 Join us for the FINAL event of the 2020 INTERACTIVE Highland Dancing Festival! Dance the Village Maid LIVE with dancers across the globe to the tune Waltzing Matilda! 3 times to dance Sunday August 2:... -Australia and New Zealand: 3pm AEST -Scotland and South Africa: 10am BST -USA and Canada: 1pm PST 3pm CST 4pm EST #InteractiveHighlandDancingFestival #scottishnationalchallenge #yourparticipationisthemotivation

21.01.2022 10 year anniversary performance July 26 2019! Male #highlanddancers from #australia #newzealand and the #unitedstates came together at the #internationalhighlanddancingfestival to perform the #sworddance featuring three of the original cast @smacrae05 #kylemarston @dougiedancerpiper #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall #highlandwarriors #boysdancetoo @lyonshighlanddancestudio @sarahxxadams

21.01.2022 With many requests for more time, we have extended the JMM Hornpipe submission date to 17th July. To be included in the video compilation showing on 1st August, please continue to email your videos of your tribute Hornpipe to us at [email protected]

20.01.2022 BRITAIN vs CANADA Commonwealth bonds may soon be split as these nations across the pond debate who’s numbers will come out en masse to take the title of victor...

20.01.2022 HEB WEEK LEADER BOARD These number aren’t #percapita, we’ll wait to reveal that on the weekend. A few more days left to post your dances. We suspect a few videos have been posted and online participation entries are yet to come Be sure to get your forms in by 10pm Mountain Time on Friday, July 31. #WhoWillWin... #BattleOfTheNations #YourParticipationIsTheMotivation Link: https://forms.gle/Wb4wS1TqEHnru55A6

20.01.2022 Check out this amazing Sword Teaser! Do you have a favourite step yet? Video Credit @mnettleton #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #hebchallenge

20.01.2022 So much love for this wonderful family. Please keep posting your #bluebonnetsforthebanks

19.01.2022 The event is heating up now!!! #australias favourite #scottish chef and #masterchefaustralia judge @zonfrillo reaches out to #highlanddancers all over the globe!!! #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall #yourparticipationisthemotivation

19.01.2022 Who is joining us for the Shunt ZOOM Session? Details below...

18.01.2022 Who will you be cheering on in this #HebChallenge, there are still less than 24 hours to submit!

18.01.2022 AUSSIES vs KIWIS Highland dancing is taking its place amongst the other great sport rivalries of Rugby, Cricket and Netball, that pit these two island nations against one another. While will take the cake (pavlova) this time...

17.01.2022 Create your own choreography by taking this quiz! Then head to the website to find your music. Grab your dance friends and have some fun! Due 18th-24th July. https://www.tryinteract.com/share//5ef065fd5c7e3e0014299768

17.01.2022 Are you getting in the swing of things with the #HebrideanChallenge! One week to go... we can’t wait to see you dance the steps you’ve been working on!! Check out this #ReelTeaser Laura Donlan and Natalie Foley

17.01.2022 Scottish National Challenge Week 3: 6 step Earl of Errol Music by The Unusual Commoners featuring Dougie McFarland This is the Final Week!! What an inspiration you have all been- absolutely gorgeous locations and dancing ... 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 Earl of Errol (6 steps) by Dougie McFarland (soon available on Apple Music or Spotify): https://m.soundcloud.com/douglas-mcfarland//s-yGL4XxukfMK -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!!

16.01.2022 IT’S CHOREOGRAPHY WEEK!! We’re super excited to see the results of your quiz and all of your fantastic choreographies - here are some friends of ours to show you how it’s done!! What do you need to do?? First, take the quiz and share your results on Facebook or Instagram today, then create your choreography MASTERPIECE and - if you want to - share it with us on the InterActives Facebook group! ... The quiz can be found here https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5ef065fd5c7e3e0014299768 and all of the music and theme info can be found here https://2020interactivehighlandfestival.weebly.com/get-conn on the InterActives Website. You can dance as much or as little as you like, on your own or as a group, and use any part of the music - all of the guidelines and recommendations are here: https://2020interactivehighlandfestival.weebly.com//2020_i HAVE FUN!

16.01.2022 #misterjosh has his #tartantrews on ready for his #bluebonnetsforthebanks ... hope you’ll be joining by dancing live on your feed!

15.01.2022 We are excited to see some of OzScot Australia’s greatest performances, tune in tonight via The Interactive Facebook group! Details below.

15.01.2022 Dougie heads (virtually) to #durban #southafrica to chat with the delightful @alley_kietzmann @the_actorate about #highlanddancing and the #interactive #appreciationproject ... #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall #yourparticipationisthemotivation

14.01.2022 Here’s some help on how to get involved with Team GB and how to learn the dances. Here’s the website for the links: https://elementaldancer.vipmembervault.com//c/view/1030348

14.01.2022 Schedule and event info: #interactivehighlanddancingfestival

13.01.2022 Our Host for Great Britain and South Africa Zoom Live Dancing, Allison Kietzman, has a message for dancers.

13.01.2022 Adult Highland Dancers - today is your day! #TheShuntThursSpotlight! Amongst the incredibly inspiring Hebridean Challenge videos being shared by dancers of all ages, at all levels, from all countries for the #InteractiveHighlandDancingFestival this week, today - Thursday 30 July - we want to shine a light on you to continue to celebrate all that is good about Adults enjoying Highland Dance! We know there have been more than 110 adult Highland Dancers working away at #TheShu...nt Old Highland Fling steps, dance training and mindset activities and today we would love to see YOU today sharing something that you have enjoyed! This event is here to shine a light for Adult Highland Dancers - enjoying steps, training and mindset - together! Remember also - you have a chance to join other Adult dancers from all around the world LIVE in the #TheShuntZoomSession on Saturday 1 August at 4pm AEST. Happy Dancing Everyone! #YourParticipationistheMotivation

12.01.2022 How great to see such well known musicians getting behind our Choreography Challenge! #choreographyweek #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #yourparticipationisthemotivation

12.01.2022 ITS HEBRIDEAN CHALLENGE WEEK Come join us for a dance or two (or four)! Last but not least... we share with you our fourth teaser - #TheSeannTriubhas!! The choreographed steps are beautiful and we can’t wait to see them performed... THIS WEEK!!!... Enjoy @elieroedaniel #HebWeek #HebrideanChallegne #InternationalHighlandDancingFestival #YourParticipationIsOurMorivation

12.01.2022 Have you been working on your #pasdebasques or trying a new step of the #highlandfling... This is a shout out to the #weedancers all over the world, as we wrap up our #earloferrol and #sailorshornpipe and with #choreography being created behind the scenes and to upload by 24th July, this next week is your time to shine. Can’t wait to see you dancing #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall

10.01.2022 IT’S HEBRIDEAN CHALLENGE WEEK We are starting to see a few videos pop and and we are bursting with excitement to see what this week holds. Let the battle of the nations begin!! Who will come out the victor Along with some fab videos we’ve had a few #questions - so thought we’d answer them for you here!!... #VideoPostWindow: Now to evening of July 31 #ParticipationEntryForm Deadline: July 31 at 10pm Link: https://forms.gle/Wb4wS1TqEHnru55A6 Enjoy dancing these fab and fun unique Highlands!!! #HebWeek #HebrideanChallenge #InterActiveHighlandDancingFestival #YourParticipationIsTheMotivation

10.01.2022 A wiggly welcome to ‘wee ones week’ #thewiggles #theinteractivehighlanddancingfestival #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall #highlandfling #pasdebasques @anthony_wiggle @emma_wiggle @lachy_wiggle @simon_wiggle @ppaddick #yourparticipationisthemotivation

09.01.2022 Dougie goes #instalive with Kate DeGood, event lead of the Scottish National Challenge #interactivehighlanddancingfestival

09.01.2022 Thanks SDAA we’ve loved every minute and appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to joining you again at a competition soon!

09.01.2022 The Scottish National Challenge is officially open!! We are starting simple with a 4 step Scottish Lilt. ALL dancers are invited to participate. This event is FREE and NON-COMPETITIVE. #YourParticipationistheMotivation 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!... -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 Scottish Lilt (4 steps) by Dougie McFarland available on Apple Music or Spotify: https://music.apple.com//good-times-dougies-sco/1520423573 -Post your video in the event group and on any personal and Dance School social media and tag #ScottishNationalChallenge and #InterActiveHighlandDancingFestival -Share your location and dance school (if you like) Let’s get dancing!!

08.01.2022 Scottish National Challenge Week 2: 6 step Blue Bonnets Music by The Unusual Commoners featuring Dougie McFarland We LOVED the creativity dancers 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 Attention Adult Highland Dancers! #TheShunt is going #LIVE as part of the #interactiveHighlandDancingFestival! This event is there to shine a light for Adult Highland Dancers - enjoying steps, training and mindset - together!... The #LearningModule is now #open with The Shunt Introduction and the first Step release!! Each new step will be added throughout July and will start a library of technique, training and mindset tools to support you with your ‘whole’ dancer experience. Practice and enjoy on your own! Post a video in the 2020 Interactive HD group for #TheShuntThursSpotlight on 30 July! Join other Adult dancers from all around the world LIVE in the #TheShuntZoomSession on Saturday 1 August at 4pm AEST. #YourParticipationistheMotivation

07.01.2022 Live Zoom sessions for Saturday 1st August. Only approved members of the 2020 InterActive Highland Dancing Festival will be allowed access. PM for more details or see the post in the Private Group.

07.01.2022 We are so excited to announce the next Live Chat via Instagram Dougie chats with Ashley from Gillie Callum be sure to check out the post details below so that you can watch the fun in your time zone. #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #yourparticipationisthemotivation

06.01.2022 #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #fridaynightchats with @dougiedancerpiper ... 8pm AEST tonight... #instalive featuring @rachelmclagan from @flingsnthings talking choreography!!! #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall

06.01.2022 #fridaynightchats ... @dougiedancerpiper goes #instalive with... (swipe to see his next guest) ... #appreciation #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall @alley_kietzmann @the_actorate

06.01.2022 Remember to submit your online form to make it count #HebChallenge #yourparticipationisthemotivation

06.01.2022 How are you going with the Heb Challenge? Ashley Stowkowy would love to hear from you...

05.01.2022 #TheHebrideanChallenge is going #LIVE as part of the #InteractiveHighlandDancingFestival! Our team of 123 teachers, dancers and choreographers from 12 different countries have created 7 Sets of unique Highland Steps, one for each National Team. The #LearningModule is now #open!! Check out some of your favourite dancers from your home country perform and teach you, your steps! Or choose to join #TeamWorld for this challenge. You have 4 weeks to learn and master your steps bef...ore the #HebrideanWeekShowcase on July 25-31!! We can't wait to see your videos!! #YourParticipationistheMotivation See more

05.01.2022 Check it out - more of our amazing musician friends from the #choreographychallenge have dropped in to say good luck to all of you awesome dancers!! Just WAIT until you see the AMAZING surprise at the end.... #TheGreatestShowman #InteractiveHighlandDancingFestival

05.01.2022 New times listed below... we can’t wait to see the Heb Highlights

04.01.2022 Our host for the Australia and New Zealand Live Zoom sessions, Elie Roe Daniel, has a message for dancers.

04.01.2022 #interactivehighlanddancingfestival

04.01.2022 #RSOBHD Chairperson Christine Lacey with a message for the participants of the #InterActiveHighlandDancingFestival #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall #yourparticipationisthemotivation

03.01.2022 The #HebTeam of teachers, dancers and choreographers from around the world are jazzed and thrilled to bring you the #HebrideanChallenge... Hear what some of the Team has to say! Can’t wait to see your dances posted on #HebWeek July 25-31 (: Finley Duncan)

03.01.2022 Dougie chats with Rachel McLagan from Flings and Things about the Choreography Gala at the #interactivehighlanddancingfestival

03.01.2022 Coming up in just over four hours... @dougiedancerpiper goes #instalive with the fabulous Kate DeGood. #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #fridaynightchats #highlanddance #thedancethathasitall @dancerkdgood @kdegooddanceschool

01.01.2022 Have you found us on TikTok? international_hd_fest (if TikTok isn’t your thing, post your vids to your social media platform of choice with the hashtag #interactivehighlanddancingfestival)

01.01.2022 Do you have some people you’d like to thank for making your dancing possible? @alley_kietzmann from @the_actorate is leading a show your Gratitude project to give dancers the opportunity to give and show thanks to your parents, teachers, fellow dancers who have provided for you, supported you, guided you and help you have the wonderful experience in dance. Watch the video and then create your own and be part of a global gratitude movement for #highlanddance ... email your submissions to [email protected] to be part of the broader movement! #interactivehighlanddancingfestival #gratitudeproject #yourparticipationisthemotivation #highlanddancing #thedancethathasitall

01.01.2022 Attention Adult Highland Dancers! We have a guest contributor to #TheShunt as a part of the #interactivehighlanddancingfestival - a new step has just been rel...eased in the #learningmodule! You just HAVE to see this new step, and the absolutely BEAUTIFUL backdrop to inspire you get out and dance! Thank you so very much to Ashley Stowkowy of Gillie Callum Highland Dancers - this is THE BEST! Adult Highland Dancers - The Shunt is JUST FOR YOU and anyone can join in at any time, so visit the 2020interactivehighlandfestival.weebly.com and sign up for all updates during July! #yourparticipationisthemovitation and The Shunt is proudly brought to you by #theelementaldancer!