Spring 2023 Competitions

Highland Dance Vermont dancers had a busy start to the 2023 competition season. Congratulations all!

Montreal Highland Dance Association – February 2023

Julia earned 5th in the Fling and Flora and 4th in the Sword and Seann Triubhas in Novice 13 & Over. Katie placed 5th in the Jig, Flora, and Blue Bonnets, and 6th in the Village Maid in Premier 25 & Over.

Essex County Indoor Competition – March 2023

Katie placed 6th in the Fling, Seann Triubhas, and Reel in Premier 16 & Over.

New Hampshire Indoor Scottish Festival – April 2023

In Beginner 12 & Over, Olivia placed 2nd in the Fling, Sword, and Seann Triubhas, and 3rd in the Lilt. Maisy placed 1st in the Sword, Seann Triubhas, and Lilt, and 3rd in the Fling, AND earned the overall trophy for the group in her first ever competition!

Katie competed in Premier 16 & Over and earned 4th in the Fling and Flora, 5th in the Blue Bonnets and Village Maid, and 6th in the Jig.

Montreal Highland Dance Association – May 2023

Sarah competed in Novice and placed 5th in the Fling and Sword and 6th in the Seann Triubhas and Lilt.

Spring 2023 Performances

Highland Dance Vermont performed at the annual Green Mountain Performing Arts Spring Fling studio recital in May.

Members of the Advanced Highland class performed a modern highland choreography to Sweet Child by Drums ‘n Roses.

The Intermediate Highland class performed a modern highland choreography to McTomic by Whisky Kiss.

Congratulations to all dancers on a job well done!

2023 East Region Closed Championship

Highland Dance Vermont was represented by Anna and Katie at the East Region Closed Championship in East Stroudsburg, PA. Congratulations to Anna, who placed 3rd Runner-Up in the 16 & Under 18 age group and Katie who placed 5th Runner Up in the 22 & Over age group!

Anna earned 4th in the Fling, Sword, and Reel and 3rd in the Seann Triubhas. Katie earned 6th in the Fling, Seann Triubhas, and Reel and 5th in the Sword. 

Anna’s placement earned her the honor of representing the East Region at the United States Inter-Regional Championship (USIR) in Portland, Oregon this summer. Congratulations Anna!