Welcome to Alma College for Alma Indoor 2023!
Held on the campus of Alma College, the weekend will have highland dance competitions and workshops, Alma College admissions tours and information, Kiltie Dance Company auditions and the Alma College Dance Company fall concert featuring the Alma College Kiltie Dancers. All registered dancers receive FREE admission to the Saturday evening performance! There will also be a costume resale area for anyone looking to sell or buy.
November 4 & 5, 2023
ScotDance USA MW-0202
Alma College - Hogan Center, Cappaert Gym
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
Judge: Ashley Stowkowy, Houston, TX
Recorded music will be used.
Competition Schedule - Saturday, November 4
8:15am - Registration for Primary, Beginner and Novice
9:00am - Competition start. Order of Dances: Flora, PDB, PDB & HC, Fling, Sword, Seann Triubhas
12:15pm - Registration for Intermediate and Premier
1:00pm - Competition start. Order of Dances: Flora, Village Maid (Premier only), Fling, Sword (Intermediate only), Seann Triubhas, Premier Sword Challenge, DoD Fling
Awards
Medals will be awarded in all pre-premier groups; cash prizes in all premier groups.
Overall trophies will be awarded to the highest point winner in each age group, with the exception of Primary.
Special awards to be given:
- Most Promising Beginner, Novice and Intermediate Dancer
- Premier Sword Challenge
- Premier Dancer of the Day, as determined by a 4-step Fling
Competition Rules:
1. Competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD).
2. The judge’s decision is final.
3. Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries and competitors’ ages are as of the day of the competition, November 4, 2023.
4. Dancers first to enter shall be last to dance.
5. Dancers must present their 2023 registration card to register and receive awards.
6. Dancers must be in full costume to receive awards.
7. Awards are given at the judge’s discretion.
8. Dancers must be ready and appear when called or forfeit the chance to dance.
9. Alma Highland Festival reserves the right to make changes to the event or schedule so long as the change falls within the scope of RSOBHD Rules.
Workshop Schedule - Sunday, November 5
9:00am-10:30am: Pre-Premier Workshop
11:00am-1:00pm: Premier Championship Steps
Questions:
Megan Brown, Organizer
Email: [email protected]
Call or text: 989-763-6456