Ann Roberts School of Dance
Highland Dance Teachers
| Annual Recital |
| Enrolment information |
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| 6-8 December | Annual Recital |
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| 7 December | Term 4 ends | |||||
Ann Roberts Annual Recital
Each year, Kilties take part in the spectacular Annual Recital. This is a major theatrical production, with professional set design, sound and lighting, and is well supported by the general public. All students benefit greatly from the chance to perform before a large, public audience, but the real value comes from their involvement in the discipline, protocol, traditions and stagecraft of live theatre.
| See our Annual Recital Page |
Kilties at the Townsville Eisteddfod
The Eisteddfod experience combines the pressure of performing before a live (and critical!) audience with the need to
show a high technical standard. It is extremely beneficial to a dancer's confidence.
Participation in groups builds the student's sense of teamwork and community spirit.
| For more pictures see our Photo Gallery |
Video and photography are only allowed on "open days" and "display days," for examinations and eisteddfod/recital costume showing.
NO such videos or photographs are to be uploaded on to any social media.
It is against privacy and copyright laws to video or photograph children, other than your own, without the consent of the parent/guardian of the children involved.
| See our Prospectus |
Kilties in Competition
Competitions are optional but they are a great way to develop strength, gain confidence and build life long friendships. Dancers move through a “levels system” at competitions, commencing in either Primary or Beginners (depending on their age at the first competition). Promotion to the next level depends on competition results.
| For more pictures see our Photo Gallery |
Lower Burdekin Competition March 2017
Evelyn 1st and Ruby 3rd in the Premier 11 and under Title
2016 Competitions
Townsville Eisteddfod 2016
Julia Hem – Premier Encouragement Award
Evelyn Holmes – 2nd in Junior Highland Premiership, winner of the Most Promising Premier Award
Grace Jepson – 1st in Junior Highland Premiership, winner of the Highland Bursary
Fuadha Hem and Victoria Alexion in the OzScot Australia Team
at the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Barrier Reef Championship 2016
Our Pre-Premier Dancers
Victoria Alexion 5th in 18 and over
Katrina Van Dyk 3rd
Evelyn Holmes 3rd in 13 and under
Grace Jepson 2nd
Our choreographic teams at the Townsville Festival of Highland Dancing
Miss Amanda and Miss Leone with our Primary dancers at the recent Townsville Festival
A fabulous week end for our Ann Roberts Kilties
at the Grand Australasian Championship and supporting events in Sydney.
Champion of Champions
Adelaide 2016
Emily O’Callaghan at the recent Mackay competition – winner of the Beginners Title
Do you want your competitors to study your choreography/music/costumes before the next competition?
Kilties in the OzScot Team
Fuadha Hem and Victoria Alexion in the OzScot Australia Team
at the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, Virginia, USA .
Victoria and Andrea at the “Nova Scotia International Tattoo”, Canada .
Hayley, Victoria and Lauren had a fabulous time performing with the OzScot Team in America!.
Presented annually in Norfolk, Virginia, the Virginia International Tattoo is an exhibition of marching bands, massed pipes and drums, drill teams, gymnasts, Scottish dancers, choirs and more. Each year, a cast of over 800 artists from several countries creates an unforgettable spectacle under one roof for three breathtaking performances. The Virginia International Tattoo is the largest show of its kind in the United States.
Kilties at the Townsville Eisteddfod
The Eisteddfod experience combines the pressure of performing before a live (and critical!) audience with the need to
show a high technical standard. It is extremely beneficial to a dancer's confidence.
Participation in groups builds the student's sense of teamwork and community spirit.
| For more pictures see our Photo Gallery |
Kilties Overseas!
Since 2009 Ann Roberts' Kilties have been selected to perform overseas with OzScot, the Australian Highland Dancing Team.
They have represented Australia at the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Edinburgh Festival, the Netherlands Military Tattoo at Rotterdam, the Nova Scotia
Tattoo, Basel Tattoo, Switzerland and at the special Sydney production of the Edinburgh Tattoo!
Welcome to Highland Dancing
Highland dancing is a strong yet graceful national dance form that is performed to
traditional and modern Scottish music. The School teaches the NDA (National
Dancing Australia) syllabus for Scottish, Lesser Known and Jig/Hornpipe
examinations. Children are able to register to compete in recognised SOBHD
(Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing) competitions, which develop through
a levels system, commencing with Primary level.
Class Requirements
• A leotard or fitted top and fitted shorts/ bike pants.
• Highland shoes with elastic and socks.
• Hair off the face and neck (preferably in a bun)
• Water bottle
• Highland folder
• A full circular practice skirt (Beginners and above only)
Competitions
If your child wishes to compete in competitions they will
need to register through the Far North Qld Region Committee of Highland Dancing,
which is governed by the Australian Board of Highland Dancing and, in turn, the Scottish
Official Board of Highland Dancing!
The annual fee to register is $40.
3 Competitions are held in Townsville in the latter part of the year. The school will
provide entry forms to you as they become available.
Please be aware that entry forms are your responsibility and entry fees are at your
expense.
(N.B. Some entry forms close several weeks before the competition.)
Competitions are optional but they are a great way to develop strength, gain
confidence and build life long friendships as you enjoy the support of the Ann Roberts
Kilties.
The Levels
Dancers move through a “levels system” at competitions,
commencing in either Primary or Beginners (depending on their age at the first
competition). Promotion to the next level depends on competition results.
Examinations
Examinations are conducted by National Dancing Australia, and are usually held in mid-year. Dancers will be given information about exams if they have reached the required standard.
| All Levels |
| Reg Ackn Form |
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