Local dancer from the Veronica Law School of Highland Dancing Ms Felicity Warren won the Scottish National Titles held on September 6 at the Gathering of the Clans Annual Scottish Event.
Ms Warren learned Highland Dancing at Laycock St Dance, from tutors and mentors that have been involved with the Scottish dance community on a worldwide scale for more than 50 years. Before competing in the titles, Ms Warren had been in Scotland, where she competed in numerous competitions and championships, including the World Highland Dancing Championships held in Cowal, and won Best Overseas dancer at Strathardle. “I had an absolutely amazing experience in Scotland,” said Ms Warren. “Between passing my teachers’ examination, receiving best Overseas Dancing Award and competing on the World Stage, they would have to be the main highlights for me. “The goal for the next 12 months, now that I am refreshed and inspired, is to place first in an overall championship.” Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc. coordinated the Central Coast National Titles for the fi rst time as a component of the Gathering of the Clans. Central Coast Highland Dancing chairman Douglas McFarland said that the titles were a huge success, with dancers from all over the Coast, and out of the region, competing for the inaugural title. “It was another opportunity for the region to soak up the cultural delights that exist within the Scottish borders, and to offer those out of the region to come into an area and experience all we have to offer,” said Mr McFarland. “In future years the event will grow in size and importance, and will become a staple event in the Central Coast cultural calendar.”
Media release, 8 Sep 2014
Joshua Lucas, Do$h
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