Thistle & Shamrock Dance Academy

09/26/2026

Congrats to AC on a great showing at the Mountain State Forest Festival today! Thanks West Virginia Highland Dancers for a great comp as always!

09/14/2026

Thank you Gauthier Vineyard ! We absolutely loved performing at A Scottish Afternoon at Gauthier Vineyard -- thank you Colin Colin MacLeod for bringing us along for this fantastic event and Dave Dave Kolmer for piping for us and generally being our most enthusiastic supporter. 🍇🌿

It was a particular honor to debut our new choreography, "Under a Violet Moon" at this event! 🌙

Until next time!

09/12/2026

Need something to do this afternoon? Join us at Gauthier Vineyard for a FREE TO ATTEND Scottish experience! We'll be dancing at 12:30 - don't miss it!

Come for the dance, stay for the axe throwing!

09/08/2026

Another great year at Virginia Scottish Games ! Ms. Evelyn and A had a successful (if warm!) competition on Day 1, and Ms. Evelyn went back out there to dance with Fling Together Collective on Day 2.

Thank you Alexandria School of Highland Dance !

09/01/2026

Thank you Montpelier Center for the Arts for another great parade! So cool to see so many people come out to celebrate the community.

We didn't get pictures with her, but one of Ms. Evelyn's wee students came out to see us march and dance!

08/20/2026

Come experience the wonders of Scottish arts, the beauty of the outdoors, and the joys of w**e at the Scottish Afternoon at Gauthier Vineyard ! September 12, 12-5 pm.

The Thistle & Shamrock Highland Dancers gig team will be dancing -- so excited to perform with Celtic Fiddle Guru again -- and our fave Dave Kolmer will be piping for us and with Colin. Excited to partner with Williamsburg Pipes and Drums for the first time too!

It's FREE to attend, though please do RSVP to hold your spot. See you there!

08/19/2026

We are so excited!

A Scottish Afternoon at Gauthier Vineyard 🏴

No Scotland, No Party! 🥁

Calling on the Tartan Army — Gauthier Vineyard is going full Highlands for one unforgettable afternoon, and you're invited. Think Brigadoon, but it actually shows up more than once a century.

📅 Saturday, September 12 | Noon – 5:00 PM
📍 5000 Farmers Drive, Barhamsville, VA

Bagpipes and drums will march you in. Highland dancers will steal the show. A world famous solo Celtic fiddler will set the mood. Then the ceilidh kicks off and everyone dances — no experience required but fun expected. Between it all: local w**e, craft Scottish ale, great food, and axe throwing for anyone feeling bold.

FREE admission. Bring your whole clan and your friends.

Gauthier VineyardCeltic Fiddle GuruAlewerks Brewing CompanyThe Wandering SausageAxe RepublicThistle & Shamrock Dance AcademySaint Andrew's Society of WilliamsburgSaint Andrew's Society of Richmond, VA

08/13/2026

Highland Dance volunteers — we need a few more of you!
The Highland Dance Competition at the 52nd Virginia Scottish Games is one of our most beloved events, and we need friendly, organized helpers to keep it running smoothly on September 5 & 6. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Shifts are short, the atmosphere is electric, and your reward is free admission for the whole day.
Don't wait — spots fill up fast!
📧 Email your shirt size to [email protected] after signing up.
👉 volunteersignup.org/C7R3Q

08/05/2026

Our gig team is heading towards a busy fall performance season in and around the river city!

Interested in adding 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish flair 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 to your festival, show, or event? DM, email, or text today -- we're booking for October-December!

08/03/2026

Happy August! Our new Monday-Wednesday schedule at starts this week.

Interested in trying Highland dance? Former dancer wanting to get back into it? Email, text, or DM us to set up a free trial class and leap into your new favorite activity!

Ages 5-adult welcome, no experience required!