World Governing Body of Highland Dancing
Congratulations to the 2021 RSOBHD Atholl Clasp recipient Aileen Robertson. Aileen was presented with her clasp at the RSOBHD AGM by Liz Douglas, Chairman of the Atholl Dancing Association, who sponsor the clasp.
Applications for the 2022 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dance Company are now being accepted. Applications close 14th January 2022. 2022 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Tattoo Dance Company Application Form
Applications for the 2022 Virginia International Tattoo Dance Team are now being accepted. Applications close 14th January 2022. 2022 Virginia International Tattoo Highland Dancer Application Form
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the RSOBHD (although celebrating a year late!) and with the support of Creative Scotland, ‘Assemble and Leap’ is back! Following the success of the incredible 2010 show, we are once again bringing together the Highland Dancing community in recognition of this significant milestone in the history of our … Read more
The RSOBHD are saddened to hear of the passing of John Hynd, a member of the RSOBHD Judges Panel, who passed away on Sunday 2nd May 2021. Our thoughts are with John’s daughter Janeen, her family, and John’s many friends at this time.
Applications for the 2021 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dance Company are now being accepted. Applications close 11th April.
Congratulations to our 2020 Atholl Clasp recipient – RSOBHD Vice President Jean Swanston. Jean was presented with her Atholl Clasp on Friday 13th November by Atholl Dancing Association Chairman Liz Douglas at our online AGM.
The RSOBHD are saddened to hear of the passing of Rosemary Breman, a former member of the RSOBHD Judges Panel, who passed away on Friday 9th October 2020. Our thoughts are with Rosemary’s family, friends and dancers at this time.
The RSOBHD are saddened to hear of the passing of Betty Lawrence, RSOBHD Honorary Member and former member of the RSOBHD Judges Panel, who passed away on Thursday 1st October 2020. Our thoughts are with Betty’s family at this time.
The RSOBHD are saddened to hear of the passing of Cathy Hynd, a former member of the RSOBHD Judges Panel, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th July 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Our thoughts are with Cathy’s husband John and their family at this time.