MICHIGAN CELTIC CLASSIC 15th ANNUAL SPRING HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION & 4th ANNUAL QUEEN LAKES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
SCOTDANCE USA 2023 APPROVED COMPETITION - OPEN TO US & INTERNATIONAL DANCERS
ScotDance USA Competition Registration #: USMW 0220
Competition Schedule:
Schedule for the day will be distributed prior to the event based on entries received.
Tentative schedule as follows:
Doors to Endeavor Middle School (22505 26 Mile Rd, Ray, MI 48096) will be open at 8am. Although doors will be unlocked prior to 8am, we are not allowed to have attendees in the building until 8am. Thanks for your assistance on this.
Morning competition: Primary, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate & Pre-Championship dancers
8:00am - Building opens (if you arrive to the facility prior to 8am, please do not enter the building into 8am, we will still be in set-up mode and not able to allow admittance until 9am)
9:00am - Morning competition begins
Dancing will begin with Beginner & Novice Flora, followed by Primary Pas de Basques and Pas de Basques and High Cuts and then Intermediate & Pre-Championship Fling. Remaining dances to be danced in order listed on entry.
Primary awards will take place immediately following the conclusion of the morning dancing. Remainder of the morning awards will take place following the choreography competition
Early Afternoon competition: Choreography
~11am - Choreography competition begins
Competition will take place immediately following the conclusion of the morning dancing, after Primary awards
Late Afternoon competition: Championship
~12pm - Afternoon competition begins
Entire schedule subject to change based on entries received!
Awards
Medals will be awarded in all groups up to 6 places
Overall trophies and runner-up trophies will be awarded to the highest point winners in each age group Beginner-Intermediate.
Special awards to be given:
Most Promising Beginner Dancer - selected by the judge from all Beginner dancers who did not win the overall group trophy
Most Promising Novice Dancer - selected by the judge from all Novice dancers who did not win the overall group trophy
Champion of the Day - will be awarded via a Dance Off of a 4-Step Fling from the 5 Champions. Per RSOBHD, minimum of 6 dancers per group required to be eligable.
Competition Rules:
Competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD).
The judge’s decision is final.
Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries and competitors’ ages are as of the day of the competition, May 20, 2023.
Dancers first to enter shall be last to dance.
Dancers must present their 2023 registration card to register, dance, and receive awards. No exceptions!
Dancers must be in full costume to receive awards.
Dancers must be ready and appear when called or forfeit the chance to dance.
Choreography Information:
Choreography age groups may be revised based on number of entries received.
eMail choreography music to [email protected] by Friday, May 12, 2023
Competition Information:
Dance numbers will be provided on-site at registration.
Championship age groups: 7 & Under 12, 12 & Under 14, 14 & Under 16, 16 & Under 18, 18 & Over. If there are not 6 dancers in a Championship age group, that group will be combined with the next age group to qualify as a Championship
No concessions will be provided on-site, but we will have our annual raffle table.
Highly recommending pre-purchased entry and program. Spectator admission $10/person 12 & over. Children under 12 enter free. Limited programs will be available on-site for purchase for $5 each (USD cash only).
$5 of each entry will go to MW-FUSTA for USIR 2028. Entries close Friday, May 5, 2023. In order to be guaranteed a listing in the program, entry must be received by closing day. Late entries may be accepted at double fee until Friday, May 12, 2023. Any entries accepted after May 12th would be assessed triple fee.
Contact [email protected] with questions or visit www.QOSDA.com.
Judges: Anne Donlan, Castle Rock, CO; Nadiene Gibney, Brantford, Ontario, Canada; Anne Sutherland, London, Ontario, Canada
No live piper; recorded music
Getting Here:
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is approx 45 miles (1 hour drive)
Flint Airport (FNT) is approx 51 miles (45 minute drive)
Recommended Local Hotels:
We do not have a group block this year, but recommend the below hotels. All are conveniently located off the expressway, only a 10-15 minute drive to the competition venue and with plenty of restaurants nearby.
Hampton Inn Shelby Township
51620 Shelby Parkway, Shelby Township, MI 48315
*closest to competition venue
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit/Utica
46000 Utica Park Blvd, Utica, MI 48315
Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Utica
45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica, MI 48315
Hyatt Place Detroit Utica
45400 Park Ave, Utica, MI 48315
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Utica
45311 Park Ave, Utica, MI 48315
Staybridge Suites Utica/ Detroit
46155 Utica Park Blvd, Utica, MI 48315
