In December 2021, 50 pupils participated in a total of 76 exams. This is the largest attendance to date and all dancers passed with some of the best results ever achieved at Heriot’s.
The dancers are graded from Pass, Pass Plus, Commended, Highly Commended, Honours or Distinction.
Congratulations to all of the dancers and well done to the following candidates who all achieved Distinction:
Elenora S, Anna C, Hannah J, Keira H, Eilidh A, Ailsa B, Kirsten M.
Hannah J (Juvenile winner)
Eilidh A & Keira H (joint Junior winners)
Anna C (Dance Scholarship for achieving distinction over 3 separate exams)
On a yearly basis, the Highland Dancers take part in the United Kingdom Championships, International Festival, City of Edinburgh Annual, The Scottish School CCF Championship and exams.
Mrs Ronnie, Dance Teacher, “2021 was a difficult year for our dancers as most of our classes were online for the first 6 months, they all worked so hard to reach the standard required for these exams”.