"Is Ionann Rince Beatha"
"To Dance is to Live"
The Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dancing (KRSHD) is committed to providing exceptional dance instruction that leads students to achieve their fullest potential and to experience the joy of dancing from the heart. With a focus on building confidence, pride and team spirit, the school offers an inclusive and nurturing environment for recreational and competitive students of all ages and levels. KRSHD also promotes Scottish culture in the nation’s capital through regular community performances.
The Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dancing began over 50 years ago in the Robinson family home with 10 students. Today, it is a strong and vibrant school with students ranging in age from 2 to over 50. The school offers classes for recreation, annual examinations, performances and competitions at local, regional, and international levels. Ms. Robinson's dancers have competed throughout Canada and internationally in Scotland and the United States.
The following are just some highlights of the school's performances:
The following are just some highlights of the school's performances:
Balmoral Castle, performances for Her Majesty the Queen
100th anniversary of Belfast City Hall
Edinburgh Castle-City Hall
Culloden Battlefield
Robbie Burns’ Home
Loch Lomond
Stirling
Perth
150th anniversary of the Ottawa Regional Police Military Tattoo
National Arts Centre's Young People's Concert with conductor Boris Brott
Rideau Club Robbie Burns Dinner
Annual CHEO Teddy Bears Picnic
Tulip Festival on a moving boat
Winterlude
Music and Beyond's Music in the Countryside Festival at Saunders Farm
Act as honour guard and perform for weddings, retirement homes and other venues
100th anniversary of Belfast City Hall
Edinburgh Castle-City Hall
Culloden Battlefield
Robbie Burns’ Home
Loch Lomond
Stirling
Perth
150th anniversary of the Ottawa Regional Police Military Tattoo
National Arts Centre's Young People's Concert with conductor Boris Brott
Rideau Club Robbie Burns Dinner
Annual CHEO Teddy Bears Picnic
Tulip Festival on a moving boat
Winterlude
Music and Beyond's Music in the Countryside Festival at Saunders Farm
Act as honour guard and perform for weddings, retirement homes and other venues
The school is involved in Community Service through shows and fundraising for many well-known charities. Ms. Robinson encourages her dancers to become active members of various associations and teams, and to participate in a wide range of concerts and competitions. Her goal is to nurture her dancers’ self-confidence and help them to take pride in their accomplishments.
Classes are offered for both recreation and competition. The school prepares dancers for the annual examinations, and for local, regional, and international dancing competitions and demonstrations. Training for professional examinations is also part of the curriculum.
Classes are offered for both recreation and competition. The school prepares dancers for the annual examinations, and for local, regional, and international dancing competitions and demonstrations. Training for professional examinations is also part of the curriculum.
