Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Highland Dance Competition

USSW-0520

Saturday, October 4-Sunday, October 5, 2025

Riverside Park, S Light Plant Rd, Aztec, NM 87410

http://www.aztechighlandgames.com/

Judge: Gail Bacon

Schedule:

Saturday, October 4

Registration at 9:00 am dancing begins at 9:30 for the dance competition.

Pre-Premier workshop (90 minutes) at conclusion of competition

Sunday, October 5

9-11: Premier Workshop

Dances (Age groups to be determined by entries):

Primary

• 16 Pas de Basques
• Pas de Basques and High Cuts
• Highland Fling (4)
• Sword Dance (2&1)

Beginner

• Highland Fling (4)
• Sword Dance (2&1)
• Seann Triubhas (3&1)
• Scottish Lilt (4)
• Flora MacDonald’s Fancy (4)

Novice

• Highland Fling (4)
• Sword Dance (2&1)
• Seann Triubhas (3&1)
• Scottish Lilt (4)
• Flora MacDonald’s Fancy (4)

Intermediate

• Highland Fling (4)
• Sword Dance (2&1)
• Seann Triubhas (3&1)
• Highland Laddie (4)

• Jig(3&1)

Premier

• Highland Fling (4)
• Sword Dance (2&1)
• Seann Triubhas (3&1)
• Barracks Johnnie(4)
• Jig (3&1)

Choreography (will be split Pre-Premier and Premier if entries warrant)

• Solo
• Duet
• Group

Entry Fees ($5 from each entry will go to SW ScotDance USA):

Primary: $33

Pre-Premier (Beginner, Novice, Intermediate): $38

Premier: $43

Choreography: $23

Pre-Premier Workshop: $40

Premier Workshop: $45

**Entries after after September 20, 2025 subject to $20 late fee** Contact Heather Morris to register late.

Rules:

• Competition will be run in accordance with RSOBHD rules.
• Age groups will be determined by entries received.
• The decision of the judge is final.
• Organizer reserves the right to modify schedule.
• Most Promising Beginner, Novice, and Intermediate will be awarded to a dancer in each category who shows promise. Premier Spirit Award will be awarded to a dancer who embodies the spirit of Highland Dance. These awards are the judge's choice.
• Registered participants will receive a wristband for festival entry. This will be placed at
• will-call. Additional tickets can be purchased online for pickup at will-call.
• Choreography is open to Pre-Premier and Premier dancers. Choreography groups will be split into Pre-Premier and Premier categories if entries warrant.
• Choreography music must be emailed to the organizer (Heather Morris, heathermorris705@gmail.com) one week prior to the event (September 27, 2025).
• $5 from each entry will go to ScotDance USA SW
• Dancers must bring a valid 2025 RSOBHD Registration card. Pre-Premier cards will be collected at registration.
• Three-Month Rule – Judges may not adjudicate any competitor that they have instructed for a period of three months. If a competitor has entered a competition with a judge they have attended a class or workshop within the last three months, the dancer must step down from the competition.
• All dance competitors and teachers and parents are expected to comply with the ScotDance USA Code of Ethics
• Recorded music will be used
• Competition numbers will be distributed at registration
• Dancers must remain in costume until the conclusion of the awards ceremony
• Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the Competition Organizer within 24 hours of the event accompanied by a fee of $25 that will be refunded if the protest is sustained.

Host Hotel: See website

Sponsorship: Help us cover the costs of the dance competition with a tax deductible donation!

Sponsors names/in honor/memory of will be listed in the program.

• Medal Set $30
• Trophy $40

Questions: Contact Heather Morris, heathermorris705@gmail.com, (802)999-0632.