Everything a new dancer — and their parents — need to get started. Positions, basic movements, and the foundations of Highland Fling and Sword Dance.
This eBook has been produced to be a guide to a dancer starting out in Highland Dancing and whether you are a dancer striving to learn or a parent seeking to better assist your son or daughter we believe that it will prove to be a valuable addition to your library.
The eBook contains visual demonstrations, with a general commentary, covering the positions of the feet, arms & head together with the basic movements and steps required for the 16 pas de basques, pas de basques and highcuts, Highland Fling and Sword Dance. Also included are, where appropriate, tips and other important points of emphasis.
Foot positions, arm positions, head positions and the fundamental movements that form the building blocks of Highland Dancing.
Complete step-by-step breakdown of this essential movement with tips on timing, balance and execution.
Introduction to the most iconic Highland dance with clear demonstrations of each movement and common mistakes to avoid.
Foundation steps for this traditional dance, with guidance on navigation, timing and technique.
First Steps is ideal for dancers in their first year of training, parents supporting young dancers at home, teachers introducing new students to Highland Dancing, and anyone wanting to understand the fundamentals of this beautiful art form.
Download the First Steps™ eBook and access video demonstrations on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Get on Apple BooksGareth Mitchelson is a former World Champion (Adult 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989) and former delegate to the SOBHD Technical Committee. With decades of experience teaching and performing Highland Dancing at the highest level, the First Steps™ eBook distils essential knowledge into an accessible format for beginners.