Highland fling
Kilted solo dance
A Highland fling is a traditional Scottish solo dance performed to bagpipe music, characterized by energetic leaping and arm movements while the dancer stays largely in one spot.
It originated in the Scottish Highlands and remains a staple of Highland games and Scottish cultural celebrations: She won first place in the Highland fling at the games.
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