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Dance Classes

Use our directory of dance classes to find teachers in your area, many of whom will offer free introductory lessons. Ask the teacher for contact details of some parents who can provide references or testimonials about the class and teacher. Classes for youngsters should be fun-filled experiences.

Use our directory of dance classes to find teachers in your area, many of whom will offer free introductory lessons. Ask the teacher for contact details of some parents who can provide references or testimonials about the class and teacher. Classes for youngsters should be fun-filled experiences.

Starting out at a Highland Dance class doesn’t require any fancy outfits or expensive footwear. Your teacher will inform you what is needed. Normally a pair or gym shoes or trainers, shorts and t-shirts with some additional layers for when finished will work well. The key thing is to be comfortable and wear clothing which provides for mobility and movement.

Start to pull together a small dancing bag with everything needed during the class. A small bottle of water, a snack, a hair band if needed and a small notepad for the teacher to write on to help with any practice work.

Starting out at a Highland Dance class doesn’t require any fancy outfits or expensive footwear. Your teacher will inform you what is needed. Normally a pair or gym shoes or trainers, shorts and t-shirts with some additional layers for when finished will work well. The key thing is to be comfortable and wear clothing which provides for mobility and movement.

Highland Dancing was originally a male dance-form performed at clan gatherings by the fittest and most skilled warriors, it is now enjoyed by males and females around the world. Dance is just as much fun for boys and girls and will bring the same benefits to everyone who participates. Some of our most revered dancers are male.

Highland Dancing is great fun for all ages. Most students start young from the age of three or four but most dance classes welcome older students who will often pick up the dances quicker. There is no upper age limit.

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