Alexandria School of Highland Dance

2025 Washington Tattoo + Workshops

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730 21st St NW

Washington, DC 20037

The Washington Tattoo & Highland Dance Workshop 2025

Please read the dancer information packet in its entirety before applying. Questions may be directed to Anne-Marie Berens at info@alexandriahighlanddance.org.

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Timeline

Saturday, March 1st: Application deadline to participate in the Tattoo

Saturday, March 15th: Workshop registration deadline

Friday March 28th: Rehearsals

Saturday March 29th: Tattoo Performances

Sunday March 30th: Workshops

Workshop Information

We are thrilled to welcome the legendary adjudicator, choreographer, and director of the award-winning OzScot Highland Dancers Cheryl Roach OAM to teach an educational workshop on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the British Embassy Washington. You do not have to participate in the Tattoo in order to attend the workshop.

10:00 - 11:00 AM: Pre-Premier Highland Technique

Open to competitive and recreational Beginner, Novice, and Intermediate dancers of all ages.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Choreography Masterclass (including a Q&A with the OzScot Highland Dancers)

Open to both Pre-Premier and Premier dancers

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Premier Highland Technique

Open to competitive and recreational Premier dancers of all ages.

There is also a “Professional” ticket option for teachers and judges wishing to observe all three workshop classes. Up to 3 CPD hours may be available for RSOBHD judges. Professionals wishing to participate as a dancer should choose the “Premier” ticket.

Tattoo Information

Dancers will be participating in a "Mass Fling" act as cast members in The Washington Tattoo A Tartan Day Celebration under the direction of the Alexandria School of Highland Dance, with a minimum of two shows on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This act consists of

Part A) a brief choreographed section, followed by

Part B) a traditional 4-step Highland Fling.

All dancers will participate in the Fling (Part B) and must submit video #1. Premier dancers wishing to be considered for Part A must also submit video #2.

Dancers of all ages and levels are encouraged to apply, but dancers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. During the Tattoo, dancers must wear a full Highland outfit in accordance with the RSOBHD dress code; dancers are responsible for providing their own outfits. Rehearsal schedules will be finalized at a later date; dancers participating in Part A will be asked to attend more rehearsals than dancers only participating in Part B. By applying, dancers are committing to attending all rehearsals and performances.

Video #1: 4-step Highland Fling

All dancers must submit a video of themselves doing a 4-step Fling with your choice of steps. During the Tattoo there will be set steps. Requirements:

Dance must be done completely, independently, and to music.
Must submit a link to a public or unlisted YouTube video.
Dancers may wear practice clothing or abide by the RSOBHD dress code, but we must be able to see the dancer's entire body clearly.
Video must be filmed within the past six months.

Video #2: Choreography

Premier dancers wishing to participate in Part A, the choreographed section of the “Mass Fling” act, may indicate interest by including a link to a second YouTube video of themselves dancing a choreography. Dancers who do not submit a choreography video will not be considered for Part A. Requirements:

Approximately 1-2 minutes long
Must submit a link to a public or unlisted YouTube video
Dancers may wear practice clothing or abide by the RSOBHD dress code, but we must be able to see the dancer's entire body clearly.
Solo (preferred) or small group (indicate which dancer you are in the group)
Must be a Highland dance choreography, not a different genre of dance
Video must be filmed within the past year.

Pre-Premier | Workshop only

$35

(Beginner, Novice, Intermediate)

Premier | Workshop only

$35

Professional | Workshop only

$35

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