Highland Dance Competition

2022 Mountain State Forest Festival
Highland Dance Competition

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  • September 26, 2026

    Davis & Elkins College Outdoor Amphitheatre, Elkins, WV

    Judge – Margaret Howard

    EVENTS

    PRIMARY
    16 Pas de Basques
    Pas de Basques and High Cuts
    Fling (4)
    Sword (2&1)

    BEGINNER
    Lilt (4)
    Fling (4)
    Sword (2&1)
    Sean Truibhas (3&1)

    NOVICE
    Flora (4)
    Lilt (4)
    Fling (4)
    Sword (2&1)

    INTERMEDIATE
    Jig (3&1)
    Fling (6)
    Sean Truibhas (3&1)
    Highland Laddie (4)
    Half Tulloch

    PREMIER
    Jig (4&1)
    Fling (6)
    Sean Truibhas (3&1)
    Highland Laddie (4)
    Half Tulloch

    Choreography – solo and duet (open to Premier and Pre-Premier dancers)
    Intermediate and Premier will begin at 9 am with choreography to follow (no earlier than 11:00).
    Primary, Beginner, and Novice will begin at approximately 1 pm.

    ENTRY FEES

    Primary & Pre-Premier: $25
    Premier: $30
    Choreography (per duet or solo): $25

    SPONSORSHIPS
    - all sponsors will be recognized on the event program & Facebook page

    Medal sponsor: $25
    Trophy Sponsor: $50
    Spectator tickets are $5 and can be purchased online or at the door.

    EVENT INFORMATION

    1. Dancing will conform to RSOBHD rules. Judge’s decision is final.
    2. Dancers must show 2026 ScotDance USA registration card on day of event in order to compete.
    3. Trophy will be awarded to the dancer with the highest points in each class. Cash awards for oldest Premier class. Primary will receive medals only.
    4. Registration is 8:30 am for morning events & choreography and 12:30 pm for afternoon events.
    5. Events begin at 9:00 am for Intermediate and Premier and no earlier than 1:00 pm for Primary, Beginner, and Novice.
    6. Pre-Premier and Premier events will be divided into age groups according to entries received.
    7. Age is determined the day of competition.
    8. A special award will be presented to the “Most Promising Beginner” – judge’s choice.
    9. Three $50 scholarships will be awarded in the pre-premier categories – judge’s choice.
    10. One $100 “Heart of the Highland Hills” award will be presented to a premier dancer – judge’s choice.’
    11. We reserve the right to combine or cancel any event due to lack of participation. If event is cancelled, competitors will be notified prior to the day before the competition.
    12. Entries must be received by September 15.

    For further information, please contact the organizer:
    Katy Dillon
    304-642-0206
    [email protected]

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