Fall | Winter | Spring | |
| Primary | 16 Pas de Basques PDB & Hicuts Fling (4) Sword (2&1)
| 16 Pas de Basques PDB & Hicuts Fling (4) Sword (2&1) | 16 Pas de Basques PDB & Hicuts Fling (4) Sword (2&1) |
| Beginner | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) *Trophy Fling (4) Scottish Lilt (4) | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Lilt (4) | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Lilt (4) |
| Novice | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) SeannTriubhas (3&1) Lilt (4) Flora (4)
| *Trophy Fling (6) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath. & Highland Reel Lilt (4) | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath. & Highland Reel Flora (4) |
| Intermediate | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) SeannTriubhas (3&1) Lilt (4) Flora (4) | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Laddie (4) Flora (4) | Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath. & Half Tulloch *Special Irish Jig (4) |
| Premier | Solo Choreography Fling (4) SeannTriubhas (3&1) Laddie (4) Flora (4) Earl of Errol (4) | Fling^ Sword^ Strath. & Half Tulloch Laddie (4) Village Maid (4) | Fling^ Sword^ Seann Triubhas^ Strath. & Half Tulloch Irish Jig^ |
*Special Dances
Awards per ScotDanceUSA guidelines
Winner awarded special trophy
Does not count toward Aggregate
1st, 2nd or 3rd place qualify for a stamp, maximum of one stamp per dancer per competition day.
Choreography
Open to Premier Dancers
Solos only
Maximum of 1:30
Music must have celtic theme
Dancers will be asked to submit their music prior to the competition. Dancers should also have a copy of their music on a USB drive or their phone as a backup.
^Premier Dance Steps
Premier Dancers Under 12 years will dance short steps as follows:
Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Irish Jig (4)
Premier Dancers Over 12 years will dance long steps as follows:
Fling (6), Sword (3&1), Seann Triubhas (4&2), Irish Jig (5)
**Age as of competition date**
Competition Information SCOTDANCE USNW 0315
Judges – Winter: Jennifer Thompson, Spring: Mary Munro
Piper – Matt Turnbull
Rules and Entry Information
The dance competition will be governed by the rules and regulations of the RSOBHD and ScotDance USA.
Each dancer must present a valid ScotDance registration card at check in to receive their competitor number. Pre-premier cards will be collected and returned after awards.
Each dancer must be a member of SHDA to compete.
Registration must be submitted in advance, no field entries. The deadline to enter is listed under each competition below; regular price admission will close at 11:59pm. Any entries received after this date must pay double entry fees and may not be included in the program.
Competition age groups will be decided at the close of entries. Age is determined as of day of competition. Dancers will compete in inverse order of entry – first to enter will be last to dance.
Competition information, including platform schedules, will be distributed via email the Wednesday before the competition and posted online at www.SeattleHighland.org.
Dancers must appear when their group is called or forfeit their chance to dance in that event. Dancers will be asked to fill-in for reels based on date of entry, the last to enter will be asked first to fill-in as needed.
Dancer change areas will be clearly marked. Dancers will be given plenty of time for costume changes. Dancers must remain in costume to receive awards.
Medals will be awarded in all groups except Premier dancers 16 years and older will receive cash prizes instead of medals. Aggregate Trophies will be awarded in all groups except Primary. Perpetual Trophies and Keeper Plaques will be awarded as specified in the program. We require an adult signature before Perpetual Trophies can be taken from the premises.
The decision of the adjudicator is final.
Any protest must be submitted in writing to the competition organizer, properly signed and accompanied by a fee of $25. It must be made immediately following the competition. If the protest is sustained the fee will be returned.
Three month rule: Judges who conduct teaching or coaching classes, seminars or any other forms of tuition (eg by video conferencing), may not adjudicate any competitor who has attended any of these classes for a period of three months after the last class, workshop or any other form of tuition that the competitor has attended. It is the responsibility of the dancer to check on judges prior to the competition.
Membership Guidelines and Instructions
All dancers must purchase an SHDA Membership before they will be allowed to dance at any SHDA sponsored competition. Memberships can be purchased with the dancer registration.
New for the 2026-2027 season - there are two membership options.
- Full Season Membership is $100/family and covers all three competitions.
- Individual Competition Membership is $35 per competition and can be purchased exclusively on the Fall Only, Winter Only, and Spring Only competition registration forms.
Membership Guidelines: A Parent/Guardian applies as the member if the dancer is under 18. The Dancer will apply as a member if 18 years of age or older and does not live with the Parent/Guardian. A family membership includes those residing in the same household, including college students. A single point of contact represents the “family” and will be contacted for all updates relevant to their membership.
SHDA is a self-supporting organization, operations are funded almost entirely through our membership and dance registration fees. Please be sure to pay the correct amount. If you are not sure how much to pay, please contact an SHDA Board member at info@seattlehighland.org.
Member-only registration forms can be found below for non-competing individuals who would like to join the association.
Volunteering
Volunteer Guidelines: SHDA is an all-volunteer organization and would appreciate each member volunteering at least once during the season. If you have any questions about a volunteer role, please ask any of our SHDA board members.
Sign Up: Volunteers can sign up for a shift on our Sign Up Genius.
Dancer Registration Forms
Registration is now open for our 2026-2027 Season Entry as well as our Fall Competition and Membership Only. Winter and Spring registration will open approximately three months before each competition.
2026-2027 Full Season Registration: Click Here for Entry Form
Full Season Registration is only available until Sunday, October 18th.
Fall Competition, October 24th: Click Here for Entry Form
Fall registration is only available until Sunday, October 18th.
**New this year** Families who prefer to register for competitions individually now have the option to pay a $35 Single Competition Membership Fee. This option is only available on the individual competition entry forms.
Any entry received after October 18th will incur double dance fees and the dancer's name may not appear in the program.
Winter Competition, February 6th: Click Here for Entry Form
Winter registration will open on November 1st and is only available until Sunday, January 31st.
Any entry received after January 31st will incur double dance fees and the dancer's name may not appear in the program.
Spring Competition, April 17th:
Spring registration will open on January 4th and is only available until Sunday, April 11th.
Any entry received after April 11th will incur double dance fees and the dancer's name may not appear in the program.
Spring Workshops, April 17th and April 18th:
The Pre-premier workshop will immediately follow the Spring competition.
The Premier workshop will be the following morning.
Everyone who wants to attend the workshop needs to register, even people who signed up for the whole season of competitions.
Membership Only: Click Here for Form Membership Only is for anyone who would like to be a member of SHDA but does not have a dancer actively competing with SHDA this season. Examples include teachers, SHDA board members, parents of dancers away at college, and dancers who are no longer competing. We appreciate your support!
