Kirsty The SOBHD are saddened at the loss of one of our former members of the Judges’ panel Anne McKay, who passed away on Wednesday 29th July 2015. The funeral will take place on Friday 7th August 2015 at 10.45am at Daldowie Crematorium. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family at this time.
The sportscotland institute of sport has launched a brand new film about talent: How can a pen & paper make you a better athlete?
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jennifer Lindsay on 23rd February 2015. The SOBHD would like to convey our heartfelt sadness to Jennifer’s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very sad time. Jennifer was a true competitor in every sense. Her talent, her … Read more
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Miss Jean Ritchie passed away peacefully on Thursday 29th January 2015. Jean’s family would like to thank the highland dancing community all over the world for the support received at this time. Jean Ritchie – family thank you
On the 22nd February 2015 the Supercomputer will be in Edinburgh.
Applications for the 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Highland Dance team are now being accepted.
Many congratulations to our 2014 World Champions: Erin Blair, California – World Juvenile Champion, Abbie MacNeil, Glasgow – World Junior Champion, and Marielle Lesperance, Ontario – World Adult Champion.
Photograph courtesy of Ronnie Cairns.
Congratulations to our Champion Dancers who performed at the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow.
As part of The Big Dance Weekend (12 – 13 July 2014) and to mark the closing of the first ever Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival (10 – 12 July 2014), this major dance commission by internationally renowned choreographer Rafael Bonachela will take place in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Get Scotland Dancing and Big Dance are looking for 2014 dancers to take part in this exciting global site-specific event which connects three international cities – London, Glasgow and Sydney in celebration of the Commonwealth Games and to create a new dance film.
Congratulations to Betty Turkington and Dorothy Young, who have recently celebrated 50 years of teaching. Betty and Dorothy were presented with a certificate at the March SOBHD meeting.
