Highland flings
Energetic Scottish dances
A Highland fling is a traditional Scottish solo dance performed to bagpipe music, characterized by energetic hopping on one foot while the other leg executes intricate movements.
The dancer's arms are held above the head.
It's a staple of Highland games and Scottish cultural events: She won first place in the Highland fling competition.
- bagpipesDroning wind instrument
- stepsSequential actions in process
- dance stepsPrescribed movement sequences
- knee bendsSquatting exercise movements
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
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