our classes

Generally, children should be at least 4 or 5 years old before starting lessons. While some start young, dancers do not have to start young. Dancers can begin lessons at any age - even teenagers can start lessons!

Dancers can wear any comfortable athletic gear (t-shirts, shorts, leotards, skirts, etc) as well as knee highs and ghillies (dance shoes). Dancers should bring a water bottle to each class.

Dance shoes can be purchased online through Highland suppliers. Tartantown (based in Canada) offers a good selection of shoes and is generally a great place to start. In the meantime, ballet shoes or any soft, leather dance shoe is acceptable to begin lessons.

Definitely not! Although it originated from the Highlands of Scotland, Scottish dancing is a sport anyone can enjoy regardless of background.

Although they share many similarities, Scottish dancing is done in a kilt and is mostly all soft shoe. Dancers are accompanied by the bagpipes. Scottish dancers also use their arms and dances are more individually based rather than group focused.

Although it is traditionally based in competition, you do not have to compete to take lessons. In fact, Twin Cities Scottish Dance Association, puts just as strong an emphasis on performances and recitals as to competitions. We know that not everyone is interested in dancing competitively and that is just fine. We are here to meet everyone’s dancing needs!