Queensland Highland Dancing

07/06/2026

Townsville – Capital of North Queensland – is the place to be for Saturday 20 June 2026. Last chance to enter to dance!

(And don't forget all your other applications too! Late entries for the QSDA competition on Sunday 14 June 2026 in Brisbane accepted; Still time for the Burkekin and Gympie; and Armidale on dancing on Saturday 11 July 2026 awaits you too!)

31/05/2026

Happy highland dancing to everybody this weekend. Practising your hop brush beat beat, syncopated hops? Queensland Scottish Dancing Association Inc. 2026 competition at Lindum (Wynnum, Brisbane), closes THIS Wednesday night.
https://www.hdcomps.com/info.php?Y29tcGlkPTU0OQ==

🏆QSDAI COMPETITION 🏆

Time to get your entries in for the upcoming QSDAI comp on 14th June! Entries are closing on Wednesday 3rd June (with late entries taken until the 10th).

There are lots of prizes up for grabs, PLUS they have just engaged a second adjudicator!

Come along for a fun, relaxed day out supporting one of our local comps 🤩

Enter via HD comps.

02/05/2026

The great Mackay Eisteddfod is back for 2026. Scottish highland dancing is on Saturday 08 August 2026, so you have lots of time to plan – but plan to get your forms in this weekend. :-)

3 DAYS TO GO!!

August Entries are closing on Tuesday 5th May at midnight.

Dates:
Highland - Saturday 8th August
Irish - Sunday 9th August
Instrumental - Saturday 15th to Tuesday 18th August
Choral & Vocal - Wednesday 19th to Sunday 23rd August
Pianoforte - Monday 24th to Thursday 27th August

Enter here: https://www.comps-online.com.au/

Schedules & Conditions of Entry: https://mackayeisteddfod.com.au/resources/

24/04/2026

Remembering and thanking all those who served, of all services, amongst these were Queenslanders who were also highland dancers, pipers and drummers. The words of Will H. Ogilvie's poem, 'The Australian', ANZACs, "the bravest thing God ever made" apply. Thinking too of all those people impacted. Lest we forget.

Remembering the Queenslanders who served.

These badges were worn by a member of the Australian Light Horse, whose daughter was a highland dancer, and and grandson danced and is still involved.

24/04/2026

The call is out! Answer the call!

⏰ FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES! ⏰

The countdown is on for the Moreton Bay Championships, Scottish National Dance Premierships & Pre-Championships, alongside the Scotia Titles & Competition 💃🔥

📅 Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May

Entries are closing THIS SUNDAY 26th April—don’t miss your chance to be part of an incredible weekend of Highland Dancing, with opportunities for every level from Primary to Premier!

Still need a little extra time?
✨ Late entries will be accepted until Friday 8th May

📥 Download the full schedule here:
https://sqrchdi.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_Scotia.pdf

But don’t leave it to the last minute…

👉 Submit your entries now and secure your place!

Let’s get ready for a fantastic weekend of dancing, competition, and community—we can’t wait to see you on stage! ❤️🏆

13/04/2026

Thank you to the Perth Academy of Highland Dance supporter who captured Caitlin beautifully rendering 'I am Australian', at the the weekend's events, in front of the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, and the President of the Australian Board of Highland Dancing Inc.

12/04/2026

And that's almost a wrap. Well done to all dancers. May you be taking home recognition of your hard work, practice, and listening to your teachers!! # DanceLife

12/04/2026

A...n...d... the Sunday championships are on! Here's the work of continued dedication.

11/04/2026

Sorry if you are not here. You are missing out on dedicated dancers. And genuine Queensland weather! The dancers have been working hard, and efforts will be recognised. .

10/04/2026

Welcome to all our interstate and overseas dancers and supporters coming to our great sunshine state! Safe travels, and see you all tomorrow at Carrara.

For those who have already arrived, hope you were sun-safe, surf-safe, and revelled in everything we have had to offer. Museums, galleries, theatre, national parks, wildlife, beaches, sport, beauty. And that's only the start! :-)

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