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Highland Dance Central Coast Preserving and promoting the artistic sport of Highland and Scottish National Dance on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia

The event listing that has it all. Whilst every effort will be made to keep to schedule; times are approximate. Please n...
30/07/2026

The event listing that has it all. Whilst every effort will be made to keep to schedule; times are approximate. Please note the 10:30 start for session 2 (originally 11am on entry form)

We are truly delighted to announce our 2026 Guest of Honour. Known to those who come to Internationals as ‘The Trophy La...
27/07/2026

We are truly delighted to announce our 2026 Guest of Honour.
Known to those who come to Internationals as ‘The Trophy Lady’. A huge job with very little thanks. And this year ‘retiring’ from this role after more than a decade collecting, collating and up-keeping the largest amount of trophies awarded at any one competition in Australia. Along the way she brought her children and husband along for the ride. Because that’s what volunteers do. Get the job done whatever it takes. Beyond that though she has been a wonderfully unique contributor to all things … a true, loyal supporter of … and as we say farewell to her in the role (and ps it is just the role, we look forward to her membership for many years to come) … it is so fitting that she will directly present each award this year. We are so grateful for all she has given and looking forward to her involvement in a different capacity in the years to come. Loyal members are the reason Internationals exists! Our 2026 Guest of Honour: Lynda Kelliher.

The bagpiper that has it all!!! Our resident piper, Mr Jock Roarty!@
27/07/2026

The bagpiper that has it all!!! Our resident piper, Mr Jock Roarty!@

FINAL JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENTBill TroockEdmonton, Alberta, Canada Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Bill Troock has been...
18/07/2026

FINAL JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Bill Troock
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada


Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Bill Troock has been involved in Highland dancing for more than 40 years as a teacher, adjudicator, examiner, and choreographer. His students have won championship titles across North America and Scotland, including four Canadian Championship titles, with many also placing in the top six at the World Championships.

Bill began Highland dancing with his first teacher, Pat Horlor, and later trained with former World Champion Angus MacKenzie, along with Heather McGregor and Evelyn Jones.

Bill is a member of the worldwide Judges’ Panel for the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD). He is also a Fellow, Examiner, Technical Advisor, and Deputy Delegate to the RSOBHD Technical Committee of the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance (SDTA), an Independent Member of ScotDance Canada, and an Honorary Life Member of the Alberta Highland Dancing Association.

He is the immediate Past President of ScotDance Canada and has co-directed the World Highland Dancing Conference in 2011, 2015, and 2025. Bill has also adjudicated, examined, and conducted workshops in Canada, the United States, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Scotland.

Since 1995, Bill and his teaching partner, Kelly Abrahart, have operated the Strathcona School of Dancing in Edmonton. Outside of Highland dancing, Bill works full-time as Senior Sales Manager – North America for Tres Technologies.

Entry link closes midnight tonight.

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENTBARBARA McCULLOUGH Brisbane Barbara McCullough began highland dancing at the age of five. She gained ...
16/07/2026

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT

BARBARA McCULLOUGH

Brisbane

Barbara McCullough began highland dancing at the age of five. She gained her Teaching Certificates with the NDAAI and has her own highland dancing studio in Brisbane. Her dancing life also included many years of Irish and Ballroom.

Barbara has been a Judge since 1993 and joined the RSOBHD World Wide Judges Panel in 1996. Highlights of her dancing career have been judging in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Canada. In 2013 she had the privilege of being on the Judging Panel for the Cowal World Highland Dancing Championships in Dunoon, Scotland.

Barbara currently holds the position of Vice President of South Queensland Regional Committee of Highland Dancing. She has also held the positions of Technical Secretary and ABHDI Delegate for the Region and Treasurer on the ABHDI Executive. She enjoys being involved in the administration side of highland dancing and is an Examiner with NDAAI.

She is delighted to be invited to judge at the International Highland Dancing Festival of Australia and would like to wish the Committee, the Competitors and Teachers every success over the weekend.

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENTCHERYL HENRY-WILDVictoria, AustraliaCheryl began her love of highland dancing at a very young age with...
11/07/2026

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT
CHERYL HENRY-WILD
Victoria, Australia
Cheryl began her love of highland dancing at a very young age with teachers Pearl Nelson and
Carolyn Davidson. She was rewarded with many successes competing throughout Queensland.
Her true love though was dancing highland choreography, and she performed in shows all over
the state.
After gaining her NDA teachers certificate, Cheryl continued teaching with Carolyn and followed
her passion for choreography becoming an entertainer and working in the industry.
Cheryl became an SOBHD adjudicator and has enjoyed judging throughout Australia for over
thirty four years.
After moving interstate in 1997 Cheryl took on the role of Victorian State Committee Display Team
Director. It was at this time that Cheryl started her own dance school, Madderty Highland
Dancers. Her pupils have gained success in championships and choreography and have
performed in tattoos and events all around the world.
Cheryl also runs a challenge and opportunity program at Kalinda Primary School where she has
introduced hundreds of students to the joy of highland dancing. The current group, numbering
over one hundred students, is the largest extra-curricular activity at the school. Kalinda Highland
Dancers perform extensively at local and cultural events and concerts.
Cheryl has held executive positions on many committees including SQRCHD, EVHDA and ABHDI.
Cheryl wishes The International Highland Dancing Festival Australia and all dancers a very happy
and successful event.
ENTRIES OPEN NOW

30/06/2026

19 days left of the entry window. Forms in International Official group.

28/06/2026

Entry open; link in bio

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENTANDREA TRONNES As a third-generation dancer, Andrea has been immersed in Highland Dancing throughout h...
17/06/2026

JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT
ANDREA TRONNES

As a third-generation dancer, Andrea has been immersed in Highland Dancing throughout her life. Her grandmother Betty Percy taught Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Highland in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada and then subsequently taught her daughter Dawn Tronnes, Andrea’s mother. Dawn dedicated her life to her love and passion for Highland Dancing and passed it down to her daughters, Andrea and Krista.

Andrea was trained by her mother Dawn in Calgary, Alberta. She and her mother taught the Tronnes Highland Dancers together in Calgary until she moved to Texas and now Arkansas, where she currently resides. Andrea is very proud of the numerous Champions produced over the years in Calgary and in the United States. Andrea is a Fellow of the SDTA and an adjudicator of the RSOBHD. She would like to extend a sincere thank you for the invitation to judge this prestigious event and is looking forward to a great weekend of dance!

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