<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rose City Highland Dancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose City Highland Dancers]]></description><link>https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:26:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Costumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancers are marked on their costumes, so they must fit properly and follow all requirements. Investing in the proper gear is always best. Avoid sellers that do not specialize in dance-quality costumes, and avoid those who are not experienced in Highland Dance outfits. These outfits are complex and require immense skill to make. We will always provide advice and assistance for purchasing costumes and shoes. Outfits must be approved before dancers enter a competition. Full competition costume...]]></description><link>https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/post/costumes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce967b40e74dbec4fe73e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Highland Dance Competitions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:28:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/282c29_c6d3b3ce76f34e578b1105a328ba2edd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_964,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rosalynagapito04</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions &#38; Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competition is highly  encouraged. Competition not only exposes dancers to the full world of highland, but also teaches dancers discipline, consequence, and sportsmanship. Highland has a wonderful competitive community and environment! Dancers also improve by seeing other dancers at competitions. Rosalyn is most passionate about competitive dance. Once your dancer is ready to compete, you are able to register at competitions all over the world. You can enter competitions that suit your...]]></description><link>https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/post/competitions-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce9477719295076f2c7c21</guid><category><![CDATA[Highland Dance Competitions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:14:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/282c29_361a17fe080f4fdc94ca53b5569c6cb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rosalynagapito04</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practice is crucial to dancer progression and confidence. Dancers must practice regularly and properly in order to develop the skills, stamina, strength, and knowledge to compete. Productive, consistent practice is better than long, sporadic practice. It is good to remind dancers that they will only be happy with their dancing on the day of a competition or performance if they have done the necessary work in advance. Dancers should always practice in proper dance-wear, with knee-high socks,...]]></description><link>https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/post/practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce91552a4608ae001d00c0</guid><category><![CDATA[About Highland]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:07:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/282c29_2fcc698d77ce4d99a0bccff0552787ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rosalynagapito04</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practice Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancers may practice dancing to fun music  to switch it up! This should be in balance with traditional music that is played or piped at competitions. Dancers can log-in to access full Spotify playlists with fun music that matches the tempo for their dances in the Practice Hub. Music for solo and group choreography  is selected and edited by your teacher and will be provided to you as an MP3 file  that you can use to practice. Traditional Pipers: These pipers have albums available on YouTube...]]></description><link>https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/post/practice-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce8ff2719295076f2c72c9</guid><category><![CDATA[About Highland]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:54:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/282c29_862459c6cd3846dcbd95546b799ca0cb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rosalynagapito04</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Highland with RCHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[All About Highland Highland dancing is a highly athletic and technical form of dance that dates back to 11th-century Scotland, where it was originally a test of strength, stamina, and precision for warriors! Each traditional dance that dancers learn, perform, and compete in tells a story of Scottish History. Each dance is broken down into steps, of which there are many to learn and choose from! Dances are performed to Bagpipe music and dancers wear traditional garments such as the Kilt...]]></description><link>https://www.rosecityhighlanddancers.ca/post/discover-highland-with-rchd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6951f0ce6c6ab50b8dea6e82</guid><category><![CDATA[About Highland]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:09:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/282c29_5f490b4b5a5d4661ad119a16b4e8f055~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rosalynagapito04</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>