Antigonish Highland Dancing Association

Antigonish Highland Dancing Association The Antigonish Highland Dancing Association (AHDA) is a volunteer operated non-profit organization

The Antigonish Highland Dancing Association (AHDA) is a volunteer operated non-profit organization founded to promote, preserve and foster highland dancing in Antigonish. The AHDA are proud to sponsor annual highland dancing competitions. Since 1863, Antigonish has been hosting a dancing competition during the Antigonish Highland Games. In July, the AHDA annually sponsors the competitions during t

he Antigonish Highland Games: the Highland Heart Open Premiership and the New Scotland Open Premiership. In early November, the AHDA hosts an annual competition, running for over 40 years now. Highland dancing has been described as a sport, dance and art. Antigonish dancers have a long tradition of achievement and excellence both nationally and internationally. Highland dancing can be a year round commitment but most new dance classes begin in the Fall. There are over 90 AHDA dancers in Antigonish between the ages of 3 and 21+. Our dancers learn not only highland dancing but, they acquire many life skills, such as sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, teamwork and respect for others.

Big congrats to AHDA dancers Brooke Hayne and Sam Synishin for competing in some tough, large groups at the Scottish Cha...
08/28/2026

Big congrats to AHDA dancers Brooke Hayne and Sam Synishin for competing in some tough, large groups at the Scottish Championships and World Qualifiers in Scotland today!

In the Premier 15 Years category, Brooke placed 5th Fling, 6th Sword, 2nd ST, 6th Reel and 5th Overall, also earning her a qualifying spot for the Juvenile World Championship this Saturday!

Congratulations on some amazing showings! AHDA proud!🙌

Big congratulations to AHDA dancers Brooke and Sam!
08/27/2026

Big congratulations to AHDA dancers Brooke and Sam!

08/26/2026

"**LIVESTREAM INFORMATION**

We’re delighted to confirm that our livestream service is back for 2026!

This year, we’re offering a 3-day pass for £30, giving you full access to coverage across all dancing boards throughout the event.

Your pass includes live coverage of:

- Scottish Championships & World Championship Qualifiers
- Scottish National Championships
- Argyllshire Championships
- Pre-Premier Competitions
- World Highland Dancing Championship

Once purchased, your pass will also give you access to the livestream on demand after the event, so you can go back and relive your favourite performances and memorable moments from Cowal 2026!

🎟️ 3-day pass with access to all Highland Dancing events: £30:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cowal-gathering-highland-dancing-championships-2026-tickets-1997558943573

Big congrats going out to AHDA dancers Brooke Hayne and Sam Synishin who competed at the Bute Championships in Scotland ...
08/23/2026

Big congrats going out to AHDA dancers Brooke Hayne and Sam Synishin who competed at the Bute Championships in Scotland on Saturday!

Brooke placed 3rd Fling, 4th Sword, 4th ST, 1st Reel & 2nd Runner-Up
And Sam placed 3rd Fling, Championship Points ST & 5th Runner-Up

Sam also competed today at the Commonwealth Championship in Stirling, Scotland and placed 6th Fling, Championship Points ST, 5th Reel & 5th Runner-Up

Congratulations dancers!🙌

Congrats to all AHDA dancers who competed at the Festival of the Tartans competition in New Glasgow this past weekend! P...
08/18/2026

Congrats to all AHDA dancers who competed at the Festival of the Tartans competition in New Glasgow this past weekend! Placings are as follows:

Demonstration
Ethan Bouchie

Primary 4-6
Rosemary March - 8th PDB, 6th PDB&H

Beginner 7 & Under
Ava MacDonald - 6th Fling, 3rd Sword, 3rd ST

Beginner 8 & 9
Islay Syer - 1st Fling, 4th Sword, 3rd ST, 2nd Flora

Novice 9 & Under
Brynn Capson - 5th Fling, 4th Sword, 4th ST

Novice 10-12
Evelyn Kane - 1st Fling, 3rd Sword, 1st ST, 3rd Flora & High Aggregate

Intermediate 10 & Under
Aevan MacGillivray - 4th Fling, 6th ST, 3rd Laddie

Premier 11 & 12
Brielle Burns - 4th Flora, 6th Lilt, 7th Village Maid, 6th Blue Bonnets

Premier 13-15
Jenna Jones - 4th Blue Bonnets

Congrats going out to AHDA dancer Annie Boyle who competed in the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games this weekend...
08/10/2026

Congrats going out to AHDA dancer Annie Boyle who competed in the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games this weekend in Ontario!

In the 7 & Under 12 Championship group, Annie placed 2nd Fling, Judges Placings Sword, ST, & Reel and was 5th Runner-Up
And in the 8 & Under 11 category in the Highland competition, placing 2nd Sword and 2nd Reel
Congrats Annie!

08/04/2026

Our annual concert is coming up August 13th! For advance tickets contact [email protected], looking forward to a wonderful evening!

07/25/2026

For anyone that danced at SDCCS Moncton, please let us know if you brought home an extra black jacket.

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