We will emphasize the importance of proper warm-ups and stretches as well as cool downs to keep in condition. Daily classes will include
basic technique in all levels. Championship steps will be reviewed thoroughly in the Intermediate and Premier classes. One Highland
dance will be taught each day with general review on Friday. National dances will also be taught each day at all levels with a general
review on Friday. We will also be teaching theory in all levels every day in regular classes.
It is mandatory that each student arrive
in top physical condition! Students must begin to increase their practice time in the months PRIOR to the start of School. It is imperative
students be able to dance for 45-minutes four times a day. By increasing strength and stamina before arriving at the School injuries
will be prevented.
Medal Tests in Highland/National Dancing
The Ohio Scottish Arts School is pleased to be able to offer BATD
Highland and National Medal Tests and Grade Examinations. These tests will be given the morning of Sunday, June 24, 2012. The Medal
Test Form will be available to download from the Registration Page in March 2012. Medal Test fees are non-refundable!
Highland
and National Teacher Training
Teacher training in both Highland and National (including Jig and Sailor's Hornpipe) will be offered
every afternoon for those interested in preparing for Professional exams. This class requires an additional fee. Please see the
Fees
& Registration page.
Sheila Milne trained in the RAD discipline of classical ballet, is a BATD and SDTA member and a UKA Fellow. She operates the Sheila
Milne School of Dance and is the Artistic Director and Choreographer of the Owen Sound Celtic Dance Company. Her students have won
Canadian, North American, Commonwealth and World Championships. Sheila, an award-winning choreographer, conducts workshops in North
America and Scotland.
Alison Mittig Plemmons began dancing at age 3, studying under her mother, Sheila Mittig. She is a 4 time
USIR Champion - 15 yrs. & under in 1986-87; 17 yrs. & under in 1988-89; 2nd runner-up 18 yrs. & over in 1990 and 1st runner-up
18 yrs. & over in 1992. She won the Australian Achievement Award in 1987 and 1989 at the USIR for competitor with the most aggregate
points. She was the U.S. Representative for the Champions Challenge at the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988. Alison is a BATD member.
Several of her students have been USIR Representatives.
Joy (Allen) Tolev started dancing at the age of 3 under the instruction
of Mrs. Evelyn Murray in Toronto, Ontario. During her competitive days she successfully competed in many highland dance competitions
and championships throughout Canada and the United States. She has been teaching at her own school of highland dancing in Toronto
for the past 27 years and has produced many dancers of high caliber who have captured titles in various championships including the
Ontario, Canadian, Scottish, Commonwealth and World Championships. There have been over 20 Canadian Championship Titles, many Scottish
and Commonwealth Championship titles and runner-ups, and a World Champion who holds 10 World Titles. She is a Fellow and Examiner
of the B.A.T.D., North American Co-ordinator of the B.A.T.D., and adjudicator on the S.O.B.H.D. Judges panel. Besides her busy teaching
schedule, she travels across Canada, United States, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, judging, examining and conducting workshops.
As a third generation dancer, Andrea Tronnes has been involved with Highland Dancing throughout her life. She won numerous Championships
throughout her dancing career, culminating with being 1st Runner Up Canadian Adult Champion. in 1989. Andrea and her mother Dawn taught
the Tronnes Highland Dancers together in Calgary until her move to Houston, Texas in July 2003 where she currently resides with her
husband and two sons. She is very proud of the numerous Champions produced over the years at the school in Calgary. Andrea is a Fellow
of the SDTA, Member of the BATD and an adjudicator of the SOBHD.
Ohio Scottish Arts School
34th Annual
Come join the Magic! June 23 - 29, 2012
2011 Instructors (Instructors for 2012 have yet to be determined.)
Faculty subject to change depending on enrollment.
Shelia Milne
Allison Plemmons
Joy Tolev
Andrea Tronnes
updated 1nov11
PO Box 16898 Rocky River OH 44116 440-721-7201
info@ohioscottishartsschool.com