There are many benefits of learning Highland Dancing, whether you are dancing for fun, for exercise or competitively.

Highland dancing is a very athletic sport and has previously been used to train Scottish troops in agility and stamina right up until World War One!

As all of the dances are danced on the balls of the feet and involve lots of jumping, Highland Dancing builds bone density and promotes weight loss, muscle definition, strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and tremendous endurance.

The precise ballet-based positions also help a dancer to learn how to be graceful both on and off the stage. Good posture is constantly practiced, as well as correct foot positioning and warm-ups to avoid injury.

Other benefits of Highland Dancing include:

• Promotes better sleep.
• Weight loss / toning.
• Improves posture.
• Reduces stress.
• Improves heart and lung capacity.
• Improves focus and concentration.
• Improves poise and agility.