The FC Caledonia highland dance studio has been busy, seeing seven Burdekin youth dancers to Canberra to compete in the Canberra Highland Dancing Championships, Titles, and Highland Competition.
It was clear that the calibre of the Burdekin youth dancers is impressive, returning home with a sweep of prizes and awards for their efforts.
“While dancers from north Queensland don’t often compete against dancers from NSW and Victoria, it was wonderful to receive recognition that the standard of Highland dancing in the Burdekin is so high,” explained Fiona Christie, dance teacher of FC Caledonia.
The dancers particularly enjoyed wearing their woollen kilts and velvet vests during the unexpected cold snap that plunged through Canberra over the championships.
“We were all missing the cold weather, but we are straight back into work, preparing for our annual National Dancing Association of Australia Highland Dancing examinations early next month,” explained Fiona.
Joining the dancers was bagpiper Michelle Hodder, who often joins FC Caledonia at local community events.
Michelle competed in the Bagpipe Solo Competition, taking out the title of B Grade Champion Piper.
The dancers would like to thank the Lower Burdekin Celtic Dancing Association for their generous sponsorship which allowed dancers to experience a Highland Dancing competition similar to those held in Scotland every year.
For those wishing to find out more about FC Caledonia, find them on Facebook, or ring Fionna on 0409 973 567.
Group photo: (Back L-R) Evie Bello, Scotia Oats, Andria Reinke, Issy Littlefield. (Front L-R) Ferne Antoniazzi, Ravenna Davies
Trio photo: Melissa Payne (born and bred in the Burdekin and now living in Canberra), FC Caledonia teacher Fiona Christie, Taylor Res
Single photo: Michelle Hodder. Photos supplied
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