Scottish Highland dance is filled with legends and tales of Celtic princes, ancient battles, and daring escapes.  Dating back to the 11th century, Scottish Highland dance is the traditional dance of Scotland. 

The Minnesota Scottish Celtic Dance Association has been supporting Scottish Highland dance in Minnesota for nearly 50 years.  As ambassadors of Highland dance, the MSCDA has performed all over the state of Minnesota -- dancing at the state capital to celebrate Tartan Day, at music festivals and even at county fairs. 

As competitors, our dancers journey from the shores of Lake Superior, to the mountains of the Carolinas, northward to Canada's Cape Breton Island and across the ocean to Scotland. 

With dancers at every level of experience and training, the MSCDA has proudly preserved the culture of Scotland in Minnesota since 1962.  As a volunteer organization, we sponsor public performances, workshops, competitions, and scholarships to continue providing opportunities to share this ancient and beautiful form of dance.      

Duluth Scottish Heritage Association

32nd Annual Highland Dance Competition

Saturday June 29th, 2013

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Workshop
Sunday June 30th, 2013

Click here for entry form

 2012
Midwest
Regional Reps 
Three MSCDA dancers qualified to represent the Midwest Region at the 2012 The United States Inter-Regional Championships in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

Left to right: Kitty Hart MacNaughton (teacher), Kelly Brush, Katie Michalak and Elise Parsons.