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Portland Highland Dancing Association

The Portland Highland Dancing Association promotes and preserves Scottish heritage through Highland dance. We provide workshops and competitions for all ages, fostering community and cultural appreciation in the Portland area.

PHDA Fall CompetitionSaturday November 7, 2026VALLEY COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH8060 SW Brentwood St, Portland, OR 9225SCOTDANCE USNW 0035 Judge: Kyla GroeschelPiper: Drew Bacon Dancer check-in at 10:15 AMCompetition starts at 11:00 AM &nbsp;Printable&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WBGNCWJsAPz3ZiAAxVYVfCyvJCWpbxyn/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Competition PDF </a> Entries close on Sunday, November 1 at 11:59 PM PST1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Dance competition will be governed by the rules of the RSOBHD and SDUSA.2. &nbsp; &nbsp; Advance entry is required.3. &nbsp; &nbsp; Two dollars of each entry goes to ScotDance USA Northwest Region to support highland dance events in the NW Region.4. &nbsp; &nbsp; Entries close on November 1, 2026 11:59 PST5. &nbsp; &nbsp; No refunds of entry fees. No exceptions.6. &nbsp; &nbsp; Only members of the competition committee may communicate with the judge and dance piper.7. &nbsp; &nbsp; Each dancer must present a valid 2026 RSOBHD Registration card.8. &nbsp; &nbsp; Age groups will be determined after November 1.&nbsp;9. &nbsp; &nbsp; Dancers will dance in inverse order of entry.10. &nbsp;Any dancer causing a delay may miss the event.&nbsp;11. &nbsp;An aggregate trophy will be awarded in each Beginner, Novice, and Intermediate age group.12. &nbsp;No aggregate trophy will be awarded in the Primary class.13. &nbsp;In case of a tie, duplicate awards will be awarded.14. &nbsp;Dancers must remain in costume to receive awards.15. &nbsp;The decision of the judge is final.16. &nbsp;Any protest must be submitted in writing to the competition organizer accompanied by a fee of $20. Unsigned protests will not be considered.17. &nbsp;Protests must be submitted no later than the end of the dance competition. Fees will be returned if protests are sustained. &nbsp; Primary: Pas De Basque, Pas De Basque &amp; High Cuts Fling (4) Sword (2&amp;1)Beginner:&nbsp;Fling (4) Sword (2&amp;1) Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1) Trophy Fling (4) Lilt (4)&nbsp;Novice: Fling (4) Sword (2&amp;1) Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1) Trophy Fling 4) Lilt (4)Intermediate:&nbsp;Fling (4) Sword (2&amp;1) Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1) Half Tulloch (4) Hornpipe (4)Premier: Fling (4) Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1) Strathspey &amp; Half Tulloch (2&amp;4) Lilt (4) Blue Bonnets (4)*Pre Premier hour-long workshop with judge following competition. May Pre Register or Register at the competition. Membership in the Portland Highland Dancing Association is required for all competitors&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/portland-highland-dancing-association-memberships" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">PHDA MEMBERSHIP</a> Questions: Ann Johnson &nbsp;competition@portlandhighlanddance.com

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