Highland Dance Vermont

☘️ Pre-Premier highland is entering a whole new chapter in in their highland journey as they start to learn the Jig!

The two character dances - the Jig and the Hornpipe - introduce an entire new level of technical complexities, more advanced musicality, and characterization to highland. These are often the dances students aspire to learn as they progress, and are a big milestone on the way to advancement.

Associate teacher Charlotte is leading the “heel-click” train to help the dancers get comfortable with the different rhythm and movement pattern of the Jig. ☘️

Looking for an excuse to head to Boston for a Sox game?

This Sunday, June 14th, a team of our advanced dancers will be dancing at Fenway Park as guest performers during their Scottish Celebration at the Boston Red Sox v. Texas Rangers game.

We'll be dancing with friends from Nashoba Valley - Major Highland Dancers - Stow, MA and Stiles School of Scottish Dance, who invited us to join them at this amazing and unique opportunity. Stop by and say hi!

Summer classes start 6/15 in Waterbury and 6/24 in Essex Jct. Snag your spot today --> https://highlanddancevt.com/classes/

We have a group of dancers performing at this event in a few weeks and are very much looking forward to it!

Experience the energy and tradition of Highland Dance Vermont at the 10th Annual Vermont Renaissance Faire! 💃 Enjoy dynamic Scottish Highland dance performances blending athleticism, precision, and Celtic heritage—bringing vibrant cultural artistry to the Faire stage.

📅 June 27–28, 2026 | 10am–6pm
📍 Outdoors at the Champlain Valley Expo
🔗 https://www.vtgatherings.com/vtrennfaire.html

It's the final countdown to the Vermont Highland Games on Saturday, June 13th.

We are thrilled to be hosting the dance competition for its second year at the games and are excited to welcome 44 dancers to the event. See you there!

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We were in Montreal yesterday for the .hda May indoor competition. Highlights include:

👉Great improvement across the board from all three of our dancers.
👉A stamp for Isla in Novice + a nice job competing in a new dance for the first time.
👉A great showing from Josie in Primary.
👉Lovely dancing from Charlotte in Premier.

Congratulations all!

Thinking about signing your little up for summer dance, but don’t really know what to expect in a Highland class?

In our studio, classes include:
✔️ embedded fun with games, obstacle courses, and teamwork activities.
✔️ a focus on strength and mobility through developmentally-appropriate exercises.
✔️ progressive growth in alignment, technique, + mastering the fundamentals.
✔️ a team spirit that grows a sense of community and belonging.
✔️ built-in personal development of confidence, leadership skills, and self-motivation.

Ready for your little to give highland a try? INTRO classes start mid-June.

👉 4-5pm MONDAYS in WATERBURY
👉 3-4pm WEDNESDAYS in ESSEX

Snag your spot today! https://highlanddancevt.com/classes/

🎓Hats off to Advanced dancer Nicole, who graduated with a masters degree in sports and performance nutrition and dietetics from Marywood University in Scranton, PA last weekend. She also completed the dietetic internship program there.

Nicole returned to Highland dance almost exactly one year ago after a 10+ year break. She’s jumped right back into the competitive and performance circuit and will be dancing in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo this summer!

In addition to highland, Nicole trains in other dance forms, is involved in community theater, and much more.

She’s a friendly classmate, hard worker, and a delight to have in our studio. Congratulations Nicole! 🎉🥳👏

Registration is open for the Highland Dancing Competition at the NH Highland Games & Festival. Competitions take place on Saturday and Sunday of the Games. Spectators are welcome to visit the Dance Tent to experience the spirit and athleticism of the competitors.

Learn more & sign up: nhscot.org/things-to-do/competition-info-registration/highland-dance

Jumping for joy because Summer '26 is open for registration and NEW BEGINNERS start June 15th!

Mondays in Waterbury (4-5pm)
Wednesdays in Essex (3-4pm)

Register today ➡ highlanddancevt.com/classes/