The Scotia Highland Dancers

Nova Scotia's Premier Highland Dance Troupe

Formed in 1979, The Scotia Highland Dancers is a registered non-profit society dedicated to providing the youth of eastern Nova Scotia the opportunity to participate, through music and dance, in the Scottish culture that plays such a major role in the communities from which its members are drawn.

The current troupe is comprised of 26 dancers from Northeastern Nova Scotia between the ages of 10-17 who have progressed to the premier level of competition. Contact: Cathy Ryan 863-0249. Over the years, many of our troupe members have represented Nova Scotia at the Canadian Highland dancing Championships, the Commonwealth and World Highland Dancing Championships.  Over the years, Scotia dancers have won over 100 Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, and North American Championships.  We are very proud that some of our former members have been finalists or runners-up at the World Championships.     

The tremendous success of the troupe has been possible because of the commitment that is displayed by all of the dancers as well as their highly acclaimed highland dance choreographers.  These talented women have created a variety of innovative dances that combine grace, expression, precision, and athleticism. Each dance is presented with unique colourful costumes specifically designed to complement the music and movement.  The lively music creates an atmosphere of excitement, which together with the enthusiasm of the dancers leaves you with a wonderful Highland experience. Although based on the movements of Highland dance, the choreographers embellish the steps to interpret the music to which they perform.