BC Highland Dancing Association

05/25/2026

🏆 Congratulations to all competitors at the 2026 BC Provincial Championships! 🏆

What an incredible day of dancing yesterday at the BC Provincials! We would like to extend a huge congratulations to every dancer who stepped on stage and represented their schools with hard work, dedication, and passion for Highland Dancing. Your commitment and sportsmanship made the championship a wonderful celebration of our community.

A sincere thank you to our championship judges:
• Kelly Abrahart
• Susan McCarrol
• Natalie Quick
• Andrea Tronnes

And to our pipers:
• Andrew Lee
• Rob Johnston

👏 A special congratulations to all of our 2026 BC Provincial winners and especially to our newly crowned BC Champions! Your achievements reflect the dedication, perseverance, and passion that make Highland Dancing such a special community.

We are proud of every dancer who participated and grateful to the families, teachers, volunteers, judges, and supporters who helped make the event such a success.

✨ Please see below for the official results and judges’ placings.

05/22/2026

🏆 2026 BC Provincial Championships 🏆

We are excited to welcome dancers, families, and supporters to the 2026 BC Provincial Championships on Saturday, May 23, 2026!

📍 Riverside Community Church
2329 Fremont Connector, Port Coquitlam

🚪 Doors Open: 8:15 AM
🎟 Admission:
Adults – $10
Seniors (65+) – $5
Programs – $10
Cash or Square accepted

✨ Championship Judges:
• Kelly Abrahart
• Susan McCarrol
• Natalie Quick
• Andrea Tronnes

🎶 Pipers:
• Andrew Lee
• Rob Johnston

📅 Schedule of Events
🌟 Ages 7 & Under to 16 Years
• Dancing begins at 9:30 AM
• First call at 9:15 AM
• Morning callbacks announced after dancing concludes
• Results presented after afternoon events
🌟 Ages 16 & Over
• Numbers available at 11:30 AM
• Dancing begins following the lunch break
• Dancers should be ready at noon

🏆 Trophy Returns
If you need to return a trophy and will not be attending, please contact:
✉️ [email protected]

Please ensure trophies are cleaned, undamaged, and engraved with the most recent recipient’s name and year.

🙌 Volunteers Still Needed!
Help make the championships a success by signing up here:

https://volunteersignup.org/L97FX

05/08/2026

🚨 BC Open Volunteers Still Needed! 🚨
Thank you so much to everyone who has already signed up to help at the BC Open — we truly appreciate your support! 💙
We are still looking for volunteers to help make the event run smoothly. Even volunteering for just one shift makes a huge difference and helps create a great experience for all dancers, families, judges, and spectators.
Current volunteer needs include:
• Door (Morning) – 2 volunteers
• Door (Afternoon) – 1 volunteer
• Numbers (Morning) – 2 volunteers
• Numbers (Afternoon) – 1 volunteer
• Line Up – Championship – 1 volunteer
• Line Up – Premiership – 1 volunteer
• Line Up – Pre-Premier – 3 volunteers
• Awards – Championship – 1 volunteer
• Morning Clean Up – 3 volunteers
• Afternoon Clean Up – 1 volunteer
• 50/50 Sales (Morning) – 1 volunteer
• 50/50 Sales (Afternoon) – 1 volunteer
📋 Sign up here:

https://volunteersignup.org/7TJ4A

Thank you for supporting the BC Open and our amazing dance community! 💙

05/06/2026

ScotFest BC – Highland Dance Competition

🗓 Registration Opens: May 10 at 7:00 PM
🔗 https://scotfestbc.com/competitions/highland-dance/

🎟 Important: All parents, guardians, and spectators will be required to purchase admission tickets through the ScotFest BC website. These tickets can be purchased as you register your dancer.
Early bird pricing closes June 7 at midnight.

Please note, there will be no Championship at ScotFest BC in 2026 due to scheduling impacts related to the FIFA World Cup. The Championship is returning 2027.

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05/04/2026

BC Open Volunteers Needed!

Could you lend a hand at the BC Open? We need dozens of amazing volunteers to help make this event a success—and we truly appreciate your support!

Whether it’s your first time volunteering or you’re trying something new, we’ve got you covered. Clear instructions and plenty of experienced volunteers will be there to guide and support you every step of the way.

Sign up today and be part of the team: https://volunteersignup.org/7TJ4A

04/21/2026

We’re on the lookout for Premier dancers!

The 10 & Under 12 Premier class at the BC Open Championship on May 9th is currently short on entries. If you know a dancer who fits this category, please help us spread the word and encourage them to join us!

Let’s come together to support a strong and exciting competition 💙

04/18/2026

🚨 Important Registration Reminders🚨
🔔 BC Provincial Championship
Registration opens Sunday, April 19 at 8:00 PM PDT — don’t miss it!
⏰ BC Open Championship & Workshops
Registration closes this Saturday, April 18 at 11:59 PM PST
Late fees apply after the deadline, so be sure to get your entries in on time!
🔗 Enter here:
https://bchda.wildapricot.org/events
📅 Event Dates:
May 9 & 10, 2026 – BC Open Championship & Workshops
May 23, 2026 – BC Provincial Championship
We can’t wait to see dancers from across the province for two incredible weekends of dancing, learning, and community! 💙

04/12/2026

⏰ Reminder: Entries Closing Soon!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of BC’s premier events — entries for the
🏆 2026 BC Open Championship, West Coast Open Premiership & Competition & Workshops
🗓 Close April 18th at 11:59 PM PST
🔗 Enter here:
https://bchda.wildapricot.org/events
Join us May 9 & 10 for an incredible weekend of competition, workshops, and community 💙
— BCHDA Executive

04/06/2026

Wishing all of our dancers, families, teachers, and supporters a very Happy Easter! 🐣🌷
May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and a little bit of chocolate too!
– BCHDA 💙

03/29/2026

📣 Entries Open TONIGHT!

Get ready — registration opens today at 7:00 PM
PST for one of BC’s premier events:

🏆 2026 BC Open Championship, West Coast Open Premiership & Competition & Workshops

📅 May 9 & 10, 2026

🔗 Entry link:
https://bchda.wildapricot.org/events
🗓 Registration Closes: April 18 at 11:59 PM PST
✨ Featuring an outstanding panel of judges
✨ Pre-Premier & Premier Event C on May 9
✨ Special guests Evelyn Crawford & Leah Sutton
✨ Pre-Premier Workshop led by Leah Sutton
✨ Premier Workshop with Douglas McFarland on May 10

⭐ All workshops are FREE for BCHDA members!

Set your reminders and don’t miss out — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

— BCHDA Executive