2024 registration is now open

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Nagel Middle School
Cincinnati, Ohio

Jennifer Hastings, Judge

Schedule

8:30 AM | Doors Open
8:30 AM | Morning Registration
Primary, Beginner, Novice, Choreography
9:30 AM | Dancing Begins
National first, choreography last

10:00 AM | Afternoon Registration
Intermediate and Premier
11:00 AM* | Dancing Begins
Lilt first, Reel Challenge last

*Earliest possible start time, actual start time may be later

  • Doors will open to the public at 8:30 AM Eastern

  • Choreography will immediately follow final Novice Trews

  • Morning awards will immediately follow final Choreography

  • Lunch break will immediately follow awards

  • Afternoon dancing will not begin before 11:00 AM

Dances

Primary
16 PDBs
PDBs + High Cuts
4 Step Highland Fling
2+1 Sword Dance

Beginner and Novice
4 Step Scottish Lilt
4 Step Highland Fling
2+1 Sword Dance
3+1 Seann Truibhas

Intermediate and Premier 7&Under 11
4 Step Scottish Lilt
4 Step Highland Fling
2+1 Sword Dance
3+1 Seann Truibhas

Premier 12&Over
Cash Prizes
4 Step Scottish Lilt
6 Step Highland Fling
3+1 Sword Dance
4+2 Seann Truibhas

Premier Solo Choreography
Open to all ages
Cash prizes

Paul DeBellevue Reel Challenge
Strathspey & Highland Reel
Open to premier dancers only

HIGHLAND DANCING RULES

• The competition will be conducted according to RSOBHD rules. Judge’s decision is final.
• The first dancers to enter will be last to dance.
• The number of entries will determine age groupings.
• Dancers must present valid 2024 registration card at time of check-in.
• A trophy will be awarded to the highest point winner in each age group. No trophy awarded to primary group. Medals will be awarded at judge’s discretion.
Choreography Competition Rules as per RSOBHD. Choreography competition will commence immediately following AM competition. Total performance time cannot exceed 1.5 minutes including on/off time. Music and costume must have Scottish/Celtic theme. Must provide own music. Music files MUST be emailed to ohiovalleyscottishsociety@gmail.com no later than March 13th. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours.