-holiday break, no regularly scheduled classes-
Last day of class will be Thursday Dec 21, and resume back Tuesday Jan 9!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Cowichan Valley HDA Open Premiership, Annual Highland Dance Competition and Workshop
November 4 & 5, 2017 (Duncan)
Location: Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan BC
Judges: Bill Troock, Edmonton, AB Pipers: Phillip MacKenzie, Port Alberni, BC Mary Munro, Burnaby, BC Liam Hilder, Port Coquitlam, BC Michele Yonge, Burnaby, BC
Saturday: Vancouver Island Open Premiership, Theatre, Island Savings Centre Dancing commences at 8:30 am 2017 Premiership Set steps
Saturday: Duncan Competition, Theatre, Island Savings Centre Pre-Premier dancing will start no earlier than 10:00 am
Afternoon dancing will start no earlier than 12:30 pm
Workshops by Bill Troock and Mary Munro Celtic Rhythm Dance Studio, 371 Brae Rd, Duncan 9:15 – 10:30 am: Pre-Premier 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: All Premiers (Championship Steps & Premiership Steps)
Mount Waddington competition and workshop (Port Hardy) Oct 14/15
Competition venue: Port Hardy Civic Centre 7450 Columbia St, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Dance Events Saturday October 14, 2017
Morning Events (9:30am start) for Beginner, Novice, and Primary Choreography (noon start) Afternoon events (12:30 start) for Intermediate and Premier Category.
Workshops will be led by Jill Young on Sunday, October 15 in Port McNeill (maps will be provided at registration). Pre-premier 9:00 – 10:00 am; Premier Highland – Championship steps 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Choreography Group or individual choreography maximum 3 minutes in length. Must be Celtic in theme. Please provide a cd or ipod with music on day of event by 11:00am. Premier and Pre-premier entries will be mixed. Categories dependent upon entries received.
Send entries to: MWHDA - Attn: Competition Secretary P.O. Box 467, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 For changes in categories or other questions contact Brenda McCorquodale at 250-949-7650. e-mail: Storeysbeach@gmail.com
SDTA North American Conference October 5-8 (entries to be in by Sept 24)
Location: 1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/SDTA2017/
(contact Kate for entrance form)
Tuesday 4:30-5:00 Primary
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 Primary/Beginner
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 Premier/Intermediate
Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Beginner
Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Premier/Intermediate Technique class
Thursday 4:30-5:15 Primary
Thursday 5:15-6:00 Primary/Beginner
Thursday 6:00-7:30 Premier/Intermediate
Cowichan Valley Highland Dance Association Vancouver Island Open Premiership;
22nd Annual Duncan Highland Dance Competition and Workshop November 5th and 6th, 2016 CBC CO 161004 Recognized by ScotDance Canada
Saturday: Vancouver Island Open Premiership, Theatre, Island Savings Centre 08:30 Start 2016 Premiership Set steps
Saturday: Duncan Competition, Theatre, Island Savings Centre Pre-Premier dancing will start no earlier than 10:00
Afternoon dancing will start no earlier than 12:30
Sunday: Workshops- Joy Tolev/Kelly Biduke, Celtic Rhythm Dance Studio, 371 Brae Rd Duncan Workshop Schedule: 0915 – 1030 – Pre-Premier 1100 – 1500 – All Premiers (Championship Steps & Premiership Steps)
REGISTRATION FORM: cvhda_november_2016_entry.pdf
REGITRATION FORM: 2016_trail_indoor_competition.pdf
Fall Competition and Workshop
Competition: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Workshop: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Competition venue: Port Hardy Civic Centre 7450 Columbia St, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Judges: Gaelyn McGregor, Winnipeg, Manitoba tba
Pipers: Alan Walters tba
Competition Registration: mwhda_2016_competition.pdf
Workshops will be led by Gaelyn McGregor Sunday, October 16 in Port McNeill (maps will be provided at registration). Pre-premier 9:00 – 10:00 am; Premier Highland – Championship steps 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Choreography Group or individual choreography maximum 3 minutes in length. Must be Celtic in theme. Please provide a cd or ipod with music on day of event by 11:00am. Premier and Pre-premier entries will be mixed. Categories dependent upon entries received.
This competition is registered as two separate competitions. Beginner and Novice Scotdance cards will be stamped each day based on the dancer’s awards.
JUDGES:
PIPERS:
REGISTRATION FORM: ihda_fall_2016.pdf
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY September 28, 2016
PLEASE NOTE:
All dancers residing in the Thompson / Okanagan area are required to be members of the Interior Highland Dance Association. Double entry fee will be charged to Thompson/Okanagan dancers without a current membership.
PREMIER DANCERS, (or experienced intermediate)
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TH , 2016
CENTENNIAL ARENA 14600 NORTH BLUFF ROAD, WHITE ROCK
REGISTRATION FORM: sdbc_workshop_registration_form.docx
* SET STEP/WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR – Natalie Quick
Natalie Quick is a fellow of the BATD and a member of the SOBHD judging panel. Her major accomplishments include three time world champion and six time Canadian champion. Natalie has judged competitions in Canada, USA, and Scotland and teaches in the Sheryl Joyner School of Dance. She lives in Toronto and works as a clinical manager at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
REGISTRATION FORM: sep_17_2016_entry_form.pdf
Saturday, March 5, 2016 SFU Theatre
The BCHDA holds competitions each year, in November, January and March(NEW). Membership in the B.C. Highland Dancing Association is open to any dancer. Membership is required in order for a dancer to compete at these closed competitions.
To become a member and to register for the competition please see the following BCHDA Registration Form for online registration.
Saturday February 27, 2016
The FVHDA holds competitions each year, in November, January and March(NEW). Membership in the Fraser Valley Highland Dance Association is open to any dancer. Membership is required in order for a dancer to compete at these closed competitions.
To become a member and to register for the competition please see the following FVHDA Registration form.
Saturday, January 30, 2016 SFU Theatre
The BCHDA holds competitions each year, in November, January and March(NEW). Membership in the B.C. Highland Dancing Association is open to any dancer. Membership is required in order for a dancer to compete at these closed competitions.
To become a member and to register for the competition please see the following BCHDA Registration Form for online registration.
Saturday January 23 , 2016
The FVHDA holds competitions each year, in November, January and March(NEW). Membership in the Fraser Valley Highland Dance Association is open to any dancer. Membership is required in order for a dancer to compete at these closed competitions.
To become a member and to register for the competition please see the following FVHDA Registration form.
The Santa’s Fling Competition & Workshop is held each year in December. This competition attracts dancers of all levels from all over Canada and the United States.
2015 Date TBA
Registration and Additional information can be found here: http://bchighlanddancers.com/santas-fling/
Saturday November 21, 2015
The FVHDA holds competitions each year, in November, January and March(NEW). Membership in the Fraser Valley Highland Dance Association is open to any dancer. Membership is required in order for a dancer to compete at these closed competitions.
To become a member and to register for the competition please see the following FVHDA Registration form.
Saturday, November 14, 2015 Terry Fox Theatre
The BCHDA holds competitions each year, in November, January and March(NEW). Membership in the B.C. Highland Dancing Association is open to any dancer. Membership is required in order for a dancer to compete at these closed competitions.
To become a member and to register for the competion please see the following BCHDA Registration Form for online registration.
Saturday: Vancouver Island Open Premiership, Theatre, Island Savings Centre 08:30 Start
2015 Premiership Set steps. Registration Form: CVHDA_November_2015_entry.pdf
Saturday: Duncan Competition, Theatre, Island Savings Centre
Pre-Premier dancing will start no earlier than 10:00
Primary Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques & High Cuts, Fling (4), Sword (2+1)
Beginner Fling (4), Sword (2+1), Seann Truibhas (3+1), Lilt (4), Flora (4)
Novice Fling (4), Sword (2+1), Seann Truibhas (3+1), Lilt (4), Flora (4)
Afternoon dancing will start no earlier than 12:30
Intermediate Fling (4), Seann Truibhas (3+1), ½ Tulloch (4), Jig (3+1), Hornpipe (4)
Premier Fling (4), Seann Truibhas (3+1), ½ Tulloch (4), Jig (3+1)
Sunday: Workshops with Deborah Wardrope, Celtic Rhythm Dance Studio, 371 Brae Rd Duncan
Workshop Schedule:
0915 – 1030 – Pre-Premier
1045 – 1245 – Championship Steps Under 16
1300 – 1500 – Championship Steps 16 and over