Townsville highland dancers kilt up for the first competition post COVID-10 lockdown
The sound of bagpipes filled the school hall at Ignatius Park College over the weekend for the first time in 12 months.
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THE sound of bagpipes filled the school hall at Ignatius Park College at the weekend for the first time in 12 months.
Ninety-eight dancers ranging in age from five years old to 40 slipped on their ghillies and tied up their kilts at the first competition since the COVID-19 lockdown.
Dancers competed in nine age sections, which showcased 10 highland dances for the judges.
Sixteen-year-old Keeley Alexander walked away from the competition with one first and two third placings.
The Bella Celtic Dance student competed in the premier section and said it felt great to be wearing her tartan.
“It was good to be back competing again after a year when no competitions were held,” she said.
“In a normal year I usually travel to Cairns, Mackay, Mount Isa, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra to compete.”
Eviemore Highland Dancers Townsville premiere dancer Tullia McDonald, 21, said she loved the social aspect of competitions.
“I am so excited to be back and competing and to see everyone from all the other schools,” she said.
“I haven’t seen my friends in a long time.
“It is great to see the little kids’ faces because a lot of them are competing for the first time.
“It is really exciting to see their faces when they place.”
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