Columbia Forest is on it's Way!

November is almost here, and that means that our first dance out for the month is almost here as well! November 5th is Columbia Forest Retirement Home at 2 pm is where we'll be. Ladies don't forget to show up a half hour early and dressed and ready to go!

Steckle Farm Is Just Around The Corner!

Our first dance-out of the year is at Steckle Farm this Saturday, the 22nd of October. Dancers and parents please arrive at 11:30 so that we are ready to dance at noon. Meet at the barn entrance as usual.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Meeting October 7th

Just letting you know that we have a parent meeting and dancer workshop coming up this Friday at 7pm. The meeting/workshop will begin at 7pm and end at 8pm, so please be prompt and we are looking forward to seeing you there.

About Us

The Strathyre (strath’ ahy r) Highland Dancers have over 15 years of experience entertaining groups of all types and sizes.  All of our dancers are trained through the Bartlett School of Highland Dance in Waterloo, Ontario under the tutelage of Debra (Bartlett) Reinhart. 

            Highland dancing began in Scotland as an athletic event.  The dances are very vigorous and demand good physical conditioning with long hours of practice to master the steps.  Strathyre dancers are trained in practical and theoretical applications and many are provincial competitive Highland Games champions.  Select dancers have successfully competed at Highland Scholarship Competitions internationally.  All dancers are trained in strict accordance to the S.O.B.H.A. (Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing) guidelines.

            In addition to private venues, the Strathyre Highland Dancers perform on a volunteer basis at many community events throughout the year.  As a result, our high school aged dancers receive community service hours to contribute toward earning their Secondary School Graduation Diploma.  We are also proud to share that, every year, at least 2 or 3 of our dancers qualify for and receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award.

            The Strathyre Highland Dancers’ repertoire includes the traditional Highland Fling and Sword Dance as well as Reels, Lilts, Hornpipes and the exciting Argyle Broadsword.  The National dances of Scotland, performed by women, are also an important part of the show and the Aboyne costume, rather than the Highland kilt, is worn.  In addition, each performance includes a brief explanation of the dances and costumes to add to the audience’s enjoyment.

            We offer reasonable rates and programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of the event and audience.  Please contact us for more information.