36th Annual Highland Gathering

36th Annual Highland Gathering

6th - 8th February 2026 at The Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue (formerly Jurys Inn), Aberdeen Airport.

There are workshops in Highland & National, and other styles. Programme to be confirmed.

Plus a Dinner and Ceilidh.

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New Theatre Syllabus

New Theatre Syllabus

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new collaboration with Teach.Dance — bringing fresh energy and expertise to your dance journey!

As part of this exciting partnership, we’re launching our brand new Preparatory and Primary grades in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz — complete with syllabi and teaching videos to support every step, leap, and spin.

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Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates

Dates for your calendar!
This will be updated as we confirm more dates.

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We assist dance teachers worldwide by providing their pupils with Achievement Awards for all ages & abilities, in all styles of Dance & Drama. We also provide Teaching Qualifications and are proud to help, encourage and support our members in all dance disciplines to establish and develop their business.

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We offer regulated examinations in Highland and Theatre recognized by OFQUAL and SQA.

We offer regulated examinations in Highland and Theatre recognized by OFQUAL and SQA.

Once UKA qualified you can take advantage of our extensive award system, take part in our numerous events designed for your studio.

We welcome qualified teachers from other recognised dance bodies.

Once UKA qualified you can take advantage of our extensive award system, take part in our numerous events designed for your
studio in many diverse dance styles including: Highland, Street Dance, Cheerdance, Theatre, Club Dance, Ballroom, Latin,
Freestyle, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Classical. Get UKA qualified.

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UKA News
RSOBHD Pivot into Action

The RSOBHD is pleased to be running a new initiative through their Pivot Into Action programme, where Primary schools are offered short Highland Dance ‘taster’ sessions for their Primary 1 and 2 classes.

To help new dancers and their families find qualified teachers in their area, we are updating the list of Highland dance schools displayed on the highland-dancing.com website.

This online directory will be publicly accessible to anyone wishing to learn more about Highland dancing or to find a local class.

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Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates for Events

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UKA Events
36th Annual Highland Gathering

6th - 8th February 2026 at The Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue (formerly Jurys Inn), Aberdeen Airport.

There are workshops in Highland & National, and other styles. Programme to be confirmed.

Plus a Dinner and Ceilidh.

Read more
Ballroom and Latin Competition

Ballroom & Latin Competition at Wythenshawe Forum

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Baby Ted Award
Baby Ted Award

We are pleased to announce “Baby Ted” certificates and stickers. Designed for the very young who are not ready for a formal test. This includes a certificate and 4 stickers which can be added at intervals either for attainment or attendance. The teacher will complete them. A pack of 20 A5 certificates and 80 stickers is included.

Classical Sequence Technique Book
Classical Sequence Syllabus & Scripts

The Theory and Technique of Classical Sequence Dancing, includes all of the charts for the dances too.

Includes the syllabus for the Teacher’s exams.

If you are placing an order from outside the United Kingdom, please contact us before completing your purchase. Additional international postage costs may apply. If you’ve already completed your purchase we will contact you to clarify the additional cost.