Highland dancing
Tartan athletic performance
Highland dancing is a style of Scottish folk dance performed solo, characterized by precise footwork, high kicks, and controlled arm positions held above the head.
Dancers perform to bagpipe music, often in competition while wearing traditional kilts.
The Highland fling and sword dance are well-known examples.
She's been taking Highland dancing lessons since she was five.
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- ghilliesSoft laced dance shoes
- hornpipeSailor's traditional dance
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- folkloricRelating to folk legends
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Undulating torso performance art
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