About Us

Aims

To promote and encourage the culture and advancement of Highland Dance. To create and maintain a bond of fellowship with all Highland Dancers throughout Northern Ireland and Border Counties.

Objectives

In furtherance of our main aim the Association shall endeavour

To provide facilities for the enjoyment of and participation in music, dance and other activities of a similar cultural nature.
To organise or assist in organising classes, exhibitions, events and activities consistent with the objectives of the Association.
To prepare, or assist in the preparation of written, audio, or video material which records or explains the highland dance culture.
To co-operate to such extent as may be necessary with voluntary and statutory agencies and inhabitants of Northern Ireland so as to advance the said objectives.

Our History

Originally formed in 2002, the Association have had little activity in recent times. Gradually we have re-introduced Highland Dancing Competitions to the agenda of NIHDA, with our annual Competition (organised under umbrella body RSPBANI) in Portrush gaining over one hundred entries in 2015. We would like to thank all teachers, groups and dancers that supported this outdoor event to make it such a success.

This small stepping stone has provided us with the confidence to start developing other plans and strategies that will further enhance Highland Dancing in Northern Ireland and Border Counties.