Angus Academy of Highland Dance

Sometimes the biggest victories look like this. 👊

At our studio, we celebrate growth.
We celebrate resilience.
We celebrate effort.
We celebrate courage.

There's a place for competition & medals but we believe that character, confidence, and commitment? Those are the real trophies. 🏆

And parents… you’re part of those wins too. The driving, the waiting, the cheering, the quiet encouragement on hard days — it matters more than you know. 💜

⏩️ Didn’t start in September? That’s okay. There’s still time for your child to jump in, build confidence, and feel right at home.

How could I *not* jump on this trend?

When the internet hands you a chance to turn yourself into a slightly exaggerated, big-energy version of you… you take it. 😂

I’m loving how these caricatures capture personality and passion! Accurately representing my love for my kids (including Oakley 🐾), sports and highland dance (duh!)

Not so sure it captured highland arm positions (what *is* she doing with her arms?) or highland shoes 🫣 but...close enough.

So yes, I jumped on the trend. No regrets. 😉

The Battle is back! 🤓

👍 for precise points
❤️ for perfect turnout

{Late post}

On January 23rd, we had the pleasure of performing at one of the coolest venues we’ve ever danced in!

(Peep the ✈ hanging from the ceiling!) 👀

Thank you to the for having us perform at their Scotch Tasting/Robbie Burns night - our 3rd time collaborating on this fun evening!

So proud of my dancers for representing our studio with focus and heart. Nights like this are a reminder of why these traditions matter — and why we love sharing them. 💜

Hello, February! ❄️✨

A short month but one full of momentum. 💪 February is about sharpening technique, building strength, and watching confidence grow week by week.

Cold nights, warm studios, focused dancers, and lots of small wins we’ll be proud of later! 💜

Our friends at the Brantford Pipes and Drums are hosting a Burns' Dinner on Saturday January 24th. The evening will be a fundraiser & will feature the Cadet Band. 🥁

A wonderful night with a delicious dinner - get your tickets today via the email listed in the picture. Don't miss this fun & festive event!

Happy New Year! 2025 was an amazing year of growth, new opportunities & familiar partnerships! 💪 AAHD is looking forward to an even bigger & brighter 2026 - bring it on universe! 😉

To our dance families, my amazing dancers and our dance friends around the world - wishing you a very merry holiday!

As the Christmas break approaches, it's important to have some down time from highland dance. Rest is part of training...even if it feels wrong. 😂

Practice builds skills, but rest builds 💪 dancers. It's how muscles recover, brains remember steps, and we avoid tripping over absolutely nothing.

So, if the ghillies are off a bit over the holidays, don't fret - that's still dance training. 😉

Parents, I say this with love: please don’t compare your dancer to someone else’s.

The magic of highland dance is that every dancer grows at their own pace.

Some leap like gazelles, some hop like overly enthusiastic kangaroos & some are still sorting out left vs. right (honestly… relatable). 😉

Your dancer is learning, progressing, & doing incredible things — their way, their speed.
Celebrate the tiny wins, the a-ha moments, the wobbles & the victories. They all matter. 💜

Let’s keep the joy where it belongs — with your amazing dancer.

And if we must compare anything… it can be who wore the cutest socks this week. 😉🕺✨