Great Highland Fling performance by competitors at Kenmore Highland Games in Perthshire, Scotland

Great athletic performance in the Highland fling Scottish dancing competition by male and female competitors during the 2018 Kenmore Highland Games by Loch Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

[@MsPipersmom]

My daughter once told me Scottish dancing looked ridiculously easy. Cool, but easy. She was a championship Irish dancer. Then she tried Scottish dance out and guess what, it was HARD! This pair here is amazing! Just wow!

[@lauraargul4621]

Wow !!!!!

[@dawash7012]

It is good to see males participate in Scottish dancing. It takes hard work, courage and pride what you do. I am proud of you all. Dancing is very good exercising. Plus Scottish is part of my family background. I like the kilt suits. It looks very decent and professional in public.

[@pokopon1236]

Dawash 👍

[@marlongalvezsalao9939]

Dawash or their just gay XD

[@marlongalvezsalao9939]

Just messin

[@Maarjaanaa]

I am not Scottish but I know this is actually a male dance.

[@joshuahopkins8747]

Yeah guy, women weren't even allowed to learn highland dance until like 70 years ago or something. It is traditionally a men's dance associated with the military.

[@topologyrob]

The beauty of this artform almost brings me to tears - noble, strong, disciplined and expressive. Both wonderful dancers here.

[@yoktor]

This nearly brings me to tears, too. Probably for different reasons. 😂

[@guyincognito9698]

@@yoktor your face brings small children to tears.

[@TylerMcCaughey]

I think the highland fling originated from years ago after a soldier won a battle he would perform the highland fling. It was a victory dance for after battle lol

[@mikehudson8884]

Both dancers superb. A very serious young man but very dedicated to his art...Wonderful performance, excellent video.

[@yvettejones5323]

He had the slightest accent with his leg extensions. They were both wonderful, but he straightened his leg with the slightest bit more energy. So, so great to see male competitors in dancing. It makes my dancer heart happy 🥰

[@mewho6199]

She was was so much better. Even he knew that.

[@chrisinnes2128]

As per the previous comments this was traditionally a male dance

[@taylormorrison3825]

@@mewho6199 from a highland dancer, they are VERY good and they’re at the same skill level, not to mention the boy won an award and the world championships. 🙃

[@taylormorrison3825]

@@chrisinnes2128 but not many boys highland dance anymore…

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Males are the best dancers in general, they have the muscles that allow them to leap much higher as was originally intended. When I used to compete - long time ago now - our top two dancers were both male, one of them eventually moved to Scotland to compete/live because he couldn't go any higher where he was. Meant he had to take a 2 year break from competitions (display dances only allowed) before he could compete in Scotland. I often wonder how he got on after he moved, he truly was fabulous. But it meant that there was now a space for second place in the competitions, before he and Mark took all the top places.

[@jamesmartin9401]

I played basketball, and I was a modern dancer. Just watching this makes my calves hurt.

[@frongyy]

James Martin yeah it ain’t easy

[@niseplank4527]

And my arches!

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

My knees hurt watching this, must take a long time to learn this type of dancing

[@kthibs]

I danced for 3 years and I remember wearing a skirt to school and someone yelling "your calves are HUGE!"

[@Br4m76]

You may try Kazootska the Russian kick dancing.

[@jaynamsallis]

I couldnt take my eyes off of him! F L A W L E S S!!💂

[@Thecrazysamurai69]

You just wanted to see his kilt lift xD kidding

[@mewho6199]

He couldn't take his eyes of his competitor. He seemed worried.

[@uthpalachandrarathna4408]

@@Thecrazysamurai69 well, i was thinking that, I've heard traditional kilt - no underwears 😂 Anyway, he is pretty

[@trcr5473]

@@Thecrazysamurai69 I tried, he has black undies on

[@ClepsidraSideral]

Handsome chap, inni?

[@brendanjoyce4299]

Fantastic dancing and beautiful kilts. Thank you for posting

[@joangibson4589]

You could take a dozen screenshots of this, compare the angles of both dancers’ legs using a protractor and I know you’d find the angles were identical each time. What a fantastic bit of synchronised dancing. Marvellous to watch. Congratulations to the two dancers. I’m off to have another look !!

[@taylormorrison3825]

EXACTLY! but it’s a competition and everyone who dances should be synchronized even if they don’t know each other!

[@donnawilson9537]

Both dancers were spot on. Beautiful to watch.

[@PoutinePete]

Man, I love the Scottish culture!

[@kirsteencampbell6489]

Pretty sure the male dancer is Hamish McInnes from Australia 🇦🇺. 😍. I have seen him dance in person once. It is a sight to behold. So strong yet so elegant.

[@marionpringle416]

Correct Kirsteen - this is Hamish in Scotland in 2018.

[@jaynamsallis]

Flawless!

[@DrCrabfingers]

No! Not Australia!! Damn! I once saw some incredible Hawaiian hula dancing...it was the best Hula dancing that I have ever seen anywhere...it was totally mesmerizing and utterly perfect in its execution. I remember it clear as day it 20 years later...and where did I see it? Australia. Two white females...just totally nailed it...it was spell binding.

[@vivahoffmann9964]

I dreamed I was doing this dance. When I described it to my mother over the phone, she in Northern New York, myself in Manhattan, she told me it was the Highland Fling. Her mother was a Scot as were both her maternal grandparents. Now I can't even demonstrate it; my God it takes stamina!! According to Wikipedia it was a dance invented by warriors who were victorious in battle. They danced on their upturned shields which had a steel point coming out of the middle. So not only stamina but courage and dexterity.

[@ianmostowy4582]

Try to find the sword dance if you can. Though these days dancers perform above fake swords, back when the dance originated it was done by warriors over there unsheathed weapons.

[@Lemarchelesa]

This looks very tough to do.. strength! This is a lovely pair.

[@joaomauriciohackcardozo5590]

I really enjoy this. I'm brazilian and is very good to see other traditions and know other cultures. This guy is a amazing dancer!

[@pokopon1236]

Joao Mauricio Hack Cardozo nice．

[@johnstephenson01]

Excellent -- I'm tired out just watching this! Also great to see a bloke doing it (as they have in the past) -- not just a great dancer, but he's also got guts. I take my hat off to them both.

[@jorda.2412]

My gramdmother has many silver cups, Sarah McPake highland sword dancing circa early 1900s. Shes long gone, but her story lived on

[@TheBritishMidwife]

Legs of steel and super-fit. Highland dancing looks a LOT easier than it really is. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tavishmacintaggart4442]

The two champion dancers are the supremely talented and lovely Lyndsey Douglas and Hamish McInnes. The piper is pretty darn good too, Grade I, I'd say.

[@eddingtonmcclane6963]

Magnificent! I loved watching my 3 redheaded daughters doing this dance.

[@lyndseygreig6424]

That sounds wonderful! 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@hannahlane8716]

Guy on the left absolutely kilt it

[@Nicky-Music]

😁

[@gerryscully9248]

Handy if you want to change a light bulb

[@angieclouser7239]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LETTYONLY1]

😂

[@pollyanne234]

Ha ha ha

[@gibraltar4841]

Hahaha

[@iain.4627]

pmsl

[@cbreeze8]

I used to dance in these competitions when I was younger. I remember not liking when the guys would compete with us. My mom has since passed away. I'm here reminiscing and seeing what moves and dances I remember and critique the dancers. Lol

[@chuachua-hj9zd]

Is this dance bad for the knees? Seems a lot of tapping and jumping impact on knee

[@marionpringle416]

@@chuachua-hj9zdhighland dancing creates very strong bones but it is very demanding on the body. Dancers at this level have to train like athletes to minimise the impact on knees and rest of body.

[@chuachua-hj9zd]

@@marionpringle416 thank you for your reply

[@cbreeze8]

@@chuachua-hj9zd I danced in competitions. I remember having a knee problem later on. Not sure if it has to do with that or just getting old. Lol. Either way, I've tried doing the dances I remember and I get out of breath pretty quickly and I'm not as light on my feet. But, my legs are strong. My BF is in MMA and my leg power is amazing

[@Cornerboy73]

Impressive dancing, thank you for sharing !

[@mairiconnell6282]

Excellent dancing from a former National Champion. Their core and athleticism spot on. I am critical and I am so pleased great execution. I am Scots and in my day we didn’t raise an arm on turns. I remember Americans and the Commonwealth dancers arriving in Scotland for Cowal and I actually thought it was a breech of the rules. Lol😂

[@frongyy]

This is how I hope to dance when I’m older 😍

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

That is so cool that you are inspired by this video! I believe that with a lot of hard work and a specific goal in mind, you will become as good as (if not better than) these champion dancers; remember how hard they had to work to get to the top... If you have the fire in your heart, the beauty and the pride will shine from you, and the judges will love it! (Don't let this COVID-junk and the messed-up competition season get you down; Highland dancing has survived worse conditions than this, right?) ❤️✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (Edit: ... Forgive me for assuming that you were a younger student; maybe you are not... If you are a sarcastic/jealous-adult teacher, that's ok, because so am I, and I hope you can inspire your pupils to achieve this level of competence. 😉)

[@HIGHLAND_BAGPIPES_INDIA]

Beautiful to watch both dancers .

[@puntherie]

When I had a presentaition about Scotland as homework I danced this dance. It was not easy and I was nervous but my teacher was proud af me. She called me "very brave child". This year I'll end school, and I'll be miss her

[@Corsuwey]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@StaubZuStaub]

I'd love to learn this style of dance; it looks awesome. *Googling nearest teachers/schools*

[@kweenalize5455]

I've never heard this version of the fling! Amazing!

[@ondangerousground]

This was likely the “Championship fling” as set out by the SOBHD that year. It’s the regular first step, first back stepping step, toe heel step, final step. There’s many different middle steps to choose from.

[@whiteraven1456]

I'm Scottish born there but was raised most my life in Australia my mum who is Scottish made sure I could do the Highland fling from a young age

[@SpireUtd]

Top athletes. & the pipes remind me to play Anthem by the late, The Great ... Alex Harvey & SAHB

[@MarkHopewell]

Smashing. Thank you.

[@lissiegarces8040]

Outstanding dance congratulations 👏👏👏

[@Scotistani]

Lovely...Let’s read and let’s dance...these two amusements would never do any harm to the world....

[@Cochise85]

Wonderful. Looks quite similar to Montenegrin Highland dancing

[@HDWorldclass]

Just fantastic to watch you are both great

[@pokopon1236]

Kerrie M nice．

[@contact3604]

Fantastic! Moira From England.

[@MarkHopewell]

Sorry, I meant to mention, my wife is a former sword dancer - she can still dance the routines at 57! These two are amazing too.

[@cubefarmerhkc9105]

Wow. Wonderful dancers

[@kaydellstewart5132]

Yes! We were there at these same games ..sooo fun & memorable

[@mewho6199]

Who won?

[@yurisleyguevara7682]

@@mewho6199 I will let them get it back

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Either the dancers sped up, or the piper slowed down... The slower the tempo, the higher you have to jump, right? Highland dancing is hard... That's why I switched to pipes.

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

I'm guessing the piper slowed down, lol

[@taylormorrison3825]

Dancing is A LOT harder when it’s slower, in a way you do have to jump higher because you need to slow the dance down, AKA jumping higher to take up more beats

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

He is quite the best I have ever seen - commanding is the only word that fits.

[@mewho6199]

She was better. And he knew it.

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@mewho6199 He won thats the funny thing. Matter a fact he is a world champion. He jumps higher and has much more elegance in his form then she does. Both are very good though.

[@danielrickel8807]

Very impressive!

[@rickhu1165]

Beautiful

[@presbyteriangirl9739]

Very good. I do this type of dance. I absolutely love it.

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

er, that is amazing!!!

[@pokopon1236]

Julia Read Scottish Piper nice．

[@KellieEverts-ss8uz]

Straight proud out look,good clearence,stout solid framework 1:25

[@titipapillon2708]

Amazing 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@suzannehaigh4281]

Kenmore, where my cousins live, beautiful place.

[@DrCrabfingers]

Man that is just stunning. I really dislike the numbers on the kilts...what are they? Cattle? But the dancing was just awesome. Amazing. Such wonderful dancing.

[@marionpringle416]

Stephen, this is a competition and the judge identifies the dancers by their numbers rather than by name. Glad you enjoyed the dancing!!!

[@soniamariafitaronilemgrube8250]

Magnífica dança, bonita.

[@karlscher5170]

Relax, have fun!

[@winstonfraser7784]

Good morning everyone you're the best and amazing dance

[@antommylim330]

My ankle hurt and my calf musce sore just watching this

[@fionaflores3646]

That was so good! I used to do Highland dancing but my teacher moved away I wish u could do it again

[@carolmain9462]

Brilliant

[@janicekrieger1922]

excellent!

[@petuniawigglebottom3392]

LOVE IT!

[@jtwk3400]

OH RYAN TAMELIN BRAVE AND TALL, FOR THE UTAH YETIS HE STANDS FOR ALL. IN THE GOAL HE'S A TOWERING WALL OH RYAN TAMELIN, WE HEAD YOUR CALL!

[@kristianneill4488]

why are people disliking this?

[@ZeranZeran]

When I was younger I would have called this silly now I think it's beautiful

[@patriciamartinez5836]

Fantastic

[@ollie246810]

Amazing

[@marziabrusa4381]

Complimenti 👍👍👍❤️💚👍👍bravissimi 👏👏👏🍀❤️👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️🍀

[@user-np4hx4vj4j]

跳得真的太棒了 好喜歡喔

[@hanssteinmann1852]

I dig it. Motivating inspiration in time of anguish and despair

[@miguswede-2557]

These kilts and stockings😎

[@aliyausmanova6803]

Compliments !!

[@soriaguerrero5799]

Magnifico bailes geniales bailarines gracias

[@MissSongXiandi]

I watch this to the end. I deserve to know who won. My bet is on the guy.

[@Txitxitt]

Woow,beautiful culture beautiful people beautiful traditional every things is ❤️❤️ Love from arabia

[@pokopon1236]

Erum َ nice．

[@chrisinnes2128]

From a scotsman thank you

[@shafersshafers5231]

Talk about being fit! 😳

[@jsa-z1722]

Originally this form of dancing was to prove the fitness of the dancers. If you’ve ever tried jumping with your arms held up over your head, you’ll know how fit you have to be.

[@scot60]

They’re both good. Who won?

[@oakstrong1]

Beautiful dancing, they make it look so effortless... But while watching their feet I was distracted by the socks. I want a pair! LOL Any idea where Skottish dancing originates/ is influenced by? I can see similarities with other historical dances with holding hands high up and rigid, upright torso

[@fabriziopastorino3792]

sia queste danze scozzesi e irlandesi sono molto belle, dalle mie parti le danze antiche si basano sul cerchio e in genere in gruppo

[@bhall484]

Remarkable dancing from both performers. What is title of the music?

[@marionpringle416]

Loudon’s Bonnie Woods.

[@bhall484]

@@marionpringle416 Thank you!

[@ylovaht2097]

Figueres skating on rocks and in skirts ,well done

[@OfficialDeanC]

Who are these dancers? I would love to see more of them. They did wonderfully.

[@dustyblue2ify]

Much Respects for Scottish Dancing~ if that were me I would be a Hot Sacred Mess Whimsical Dancer w/o constraints or boundaries dancing lyrically w/ ancestral spirit. ;)

[@andyhood1948]

Calves of steel

[@Raymond-yj2vp]

Really lovely.

[@myfamilyandfriends26]

Put the Angry Birds Balkan Blast over this and enjoy it even more. :) You're welcome.

[@veronicpal]

Bravi

[@gianni5283]

Put it in 2x 😂

[@nueshot2022]

I can’t stop laughing!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@CC-zf4yv]

That’s how fast it feels when you’re doing it!

[@kathryngraves4108]

Wonderful...

[@christdiedforoursins5756]

He dances better than her.more strong and perfect.betrer structure in his arms and stability in his jumps and more effortless this was traditionally a male dance.

[@caitlinchamberlain1665]

That's what I thought lmao the dudes at my dance school aren't that good 😂

[@ruth5569]

His shoulders should be down and arms held as a natural curve like the stalks of a deer .. his arms were a bit too rigid needs to relax a bit .. but apart from that he was fab

[@yukey2587]

She smiled. He looked grim. Input from a non dancer.

[@taylormorrison3825]

They actually dance the same!

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@yukey2587 He takes It very seriously his family is a long line of highland dancers. Traditionally it is a very serious formal dance.

[@jescruz5465]

This is sooo manly! seriously!

[@davehart1027]

Welp it started with dancing on a defeated enemies shield so guess manly

[@jescruz5465]

@@davehart1027 Not only that, imagine the toll it would take on one's manly foot by just dancing this, nevermind gutting the enemy first.

[@davehart1027]

I do feel like this would be most refreshing to do on a hot day if he is wearing it traditionly 🤣

[@taylormorrison3825]

They also dance on swords…

[@coffee9380]

I like it

[@drea7295]

I had a music box as a girl , the balerina moved similarly.

[@margaretscott677]

👍excellent

[@nooblet1322]

I'd become asthmatic within the first 10 hops...

[@erikafebri181]

I wanna learn this dance :)

[@maureendavidson4635]

Well, join the British army and insist on being in a Highland regiment. They can teach you all the Highland dancing in six weeks.

[@taylormorrison3825]

@@maureendavidson4635 or just go to a teacher lol

[@RODNAYA99]

343 как красиво! не ожидала.... Браво!

[@monotonousinsomniac5176]

I got a commercial with bagpipe music in the background before watching this.

[@roflmows]

what do scotsmen wear under their kilts? the future of bonny scotland :D

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

Lol

[@samuelalfaro5860]

estan como lokytas!

[@jutttheory7607]

What is the name of this tune?