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Experience Scotland and the Celtic nations without the travel! A native Texan, Patrick is the first graduate of the Bagpipe degree program at Carnegie Mellon University, the first degree of its kind in the world.

Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance bagpipe , he has minors in Conducting and Drama, all of which become apparent during his lively stage performances. He has studied under numerous great piping instructors, as well as at the College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland, where he developed a special interest and affinity for Piobaireachd, the ancient, classical music of the pipes. He especially enjoys judging the entry level Adult Grade IV Senior Piobaireachd, because he remembers that his first teacher, his father, Jimmy Regan, started piping as an adult.

To Patrick, the perfect day of judging is to be able to sit under a tree at the far side of the games field and enjoy listening to adult beginners try their hand at the ancient and noble music of Auld Caledonia. Highland dancing The dances you will see today, though all loosely called Highland dances, are divided into Highland Dances and National dances.

Highland Dances were originally performed only by men, often before and after battle, and require considerable stamina. Many of the National dances, however, were devised for female interpretation and are less athletic and more graceful. Authorities on dancing have said that Highland Dancing is one of the most sophisticated forms of national dancing known. The main points to look for while watching Highland Dancing are the precision and timing of the steps and the leg, body and arm positions.

The dancer should appear relaxed and well in control of the movements. There are many accepted steps for each dance, some of which are required in competition by the SOBHD and others, which are optional. All dancers do not, therefore, dance the same steps. Warriors using their sword and scabbard in the form of a cross to mark the dancing spot traditionally performed this dance on the eve of battle.

If the warrior danced without touching the sword with his feet it was believed that the clan would be successful in battle. This is danced on the spot without traveling steps since the Highland warrior on his targe originally performed it after battle. The dance symbolizes kicking off the trousers and the quick steps at the end of the dance suggest the freedom of movement afforded by the kilt. This dance has nothing in common with the true Irish Jig of Ireland but is rather a take off of an Irish washerwoman angry with her husband.

This dance starts with the slow tempo of the strathspey and later changes to the fast tempo of a reel. It is performed by four dancers in formation. The Hornpipe is one of the traditional solo dances of the British Isles deriving its name from the hornpipe, an English folk wind instrument made from ox horn.

The dance, popularized by sailors, is now performed in nautical costume by dancers who depict daily shipboard activities such as rope hauling, climbing, and looking out to sea.

When girls started entering dancing competitions they had to dress in the same costume as the men. In the Aboyne games committee insisted that all female competitors wear the traditional costume of the 17th century, known as the Arisaidh Dress. Developed primarily for female interpretation, it is less vigorous than the Highland dances and draws from classical ballet for many of the steps. It begins in the shape of a square and ends in a line.

The dancer finishes the dance in the position the dance begins. Wilt thou go to the barracks, Johnny? It is usually performed wearing the highland dance costume. This dance is supposed to represent the strength, agility, and determination the soldier received while going through training.

It is commonly danced to the pipe march The Barren Rocks of Aden. Katherine Austin, when she was three years old. At the age of nine she decided to try Scottish Highland dancing and went on to begin competing in Courtney has been chosen to participate in the Sadie Simpson Highland Scholarships for the past three years.

Katherine Austin, as soon as she was old enough to join her sister. She began competing as a Scottish Highland dancer in She is currently a Novice dancer and is quickly working her way up to the premier category.

Avery has won several dancer trophies and scholarships as a result of her hard work and dedication to the art of Scottish Highland dancing. Stuart has worked and trained dogs for many years, both for farm use and herding competitions, while Lucia, an experienced public speaker, brings their demonstrations to life with her dialogue. Stuart was raised on a small Scottish farm comprised of two small residences — Lambdoughty Farm and Craigmalloch Farm, with the latter serving as the namesake of their Florida kennel.

The farm in Scotland ran a small flock of about head of Scottish Blackface sheep, whose wool is well known for making the best Harris tweed and Axminster carpets. In addition, they now have a moderate flock of Scottish Blackface sheep of their own, which they raise on the small farm where they train their six Border Collies — Rock, Crockett, Keene, Dairsie, Hailes and Tyne — to work stock and participate in herding competitions.

Stuart also makes shepherds crooks from sheep horn and was recently approached to serve as the subject of a documentary about the dying art. Lucia has proved to be a natural at caring for the stock and learning the art of herding, and recently competed in her first herding event, placing a very creditable third. Together they deliver lambs during the season and make sure their flock and all their dogs remain in superior health. It is a full time job, as anyone who has been around livestock can confirm.

It is social and cooperative, rather than competitive, and involves groups of mixed couples of dancers tracing progressive patterns according to predetermined choreography. Unlike Highland dancing, SCD can be enjoyed from youth to advanced years.

A partner is not needed, making this form of dance suitable for singles as well as couples. It is a great way to make new friends while enjoying the music and physical, as well as mental, exercise.

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society was formed to preserve and promote this traditional form of dance. RSCDS publishes old and new dances, and produces suitable recordings for many of the dances. There are branches around the world, so dancers can join a group or class wherever they may be. These dances are generally simpler with less formal steps, so they can be taught quickly and enjoyed by large numbers of dancers.

Classes are available in the Fort Lauderdale area Sunrise , held weekly throughout most of the year. Visitors are always welcome. In addition, weekend workshops and balls are held throughout the state. Visit our website for more information: www. Gail Woodcum has been weaving for over 20 years and is a long time member of the Intracoastal Weavers Guild.

She had been handweaving tartans for over half of that time. While researching tartan weaving, she learned of her own Scottish background. Gail has taught handweaving for many years both in public classes and privately. Her works have been displayed throughout the State of Florida and nationwide. She greatly enjoys demonstrating the age-old art of handweaving, but especially tartans with their beautiful colors and history.

The 42nd Royal Highland Regiment is a re-enactment group that portrays the regiment as it would have appeared in the s — s. The re-enactment group just celebrated 33 years as a re-enactment regiment. Scholarships Mission Fulfilling its mission to promote higher education and to showcase the Scottish culture, the Scottish American Society of South Florida annually offers scholarships in the arts piping, drumming, highland dancing, fiddling and academics for candidates in Monroe, Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Applicants must be students who have graduated from high school or will graduate in the school year, and will attend any accredited technical college or university program. Carole D. Sheridan was born and raised in Scotia, New York, where she developed her lifetime love of music and German.

Carole and Pat married on April 4, , first living outside of Philadelphia. Their daughters were born in and