06-07-2025
49th annual Scottish dance competition taking place in Ottawa
Highland dancers perform at the Scotdance Canada Championship Series in Ottawa on Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa)
The nation's top highland dancers will take over the streets of Ottawa this weekend.
More that 1,000 dancers from around the world will gather at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa for the Scotdance Canada Championship Series on Sunday.
Performers first compete in a provincial selection meet, vying to be one of the top three in their respective age group to represent their province and win a Canadian title.
The Canadian championships started in Ottawa back in 1974 as a one-day event and has since become a five-day event of opportunities to dancers of all levels from age ages four to 44 plus.
The competition will mark its 50th anniversary next year.
The event will runs until July 9th.
