Bringing a shot of scotch to vancouver
through highland dance

SHOT of SCOTCH

*Shot of Scotch Vancouver* is a non-profit organization that combines **innovative performances, lifelong dancing, and emotional connections** to bring **communities** together through performance, education and art.

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

From Scottish cèilidhs to community festivals to international performances, our premier dance company always impresses and inspires.

PERFORMANCES →

Wilt Thou Go | 2022
The Apr 29, 2022 showing of “Wilt Thou Go” at The Dance Centre in Vancouver, BC was the culmination of over 2 years of research and creation work on Shot of Scotch Vancouver’s first full-length show. It investigates the Jacobite legends attached to traditional Highland dances and the ways in which these stories impact our current Highland dance practice.

Highland Dance Tattoo | 2017
Shot of Scotch Vancouver travelled to Nanchang, China with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band Sep 20-30, 2017 to participate in the 5th International Nanchang Military Tattoo. The set includes a well known Chinese folk song "Jasmine Flower" that many of the audience sang along to.

Crooked Fire | 2019
In 2019, Shot of Scotch Vancouver collaborated with jazz choreographer Alexis Whatley and Wee Beastie Productions to push our traditional boundaries, creating “Crooked Fire,” our sassy take on the Skerryvore tune.

Highland Feet | 2015
“Highland Feet” was part of the Shot of Scotch Body Music Suite - a project created and choreographed in 2015 by Artistic Director Susan Nase using only music made with the body (voice, feet, hands) for accompaniment. The entire suite was later performed at the International Body Music Festival in Paris in Oct 2016.

A PEEK INSIDE THE STUDIO

Dancing doesn’t need to end once you stop competing…and for some, you might just be getting ready to start your dance career!

We offer ongoing classes and absolute beginner workshops in Highland dance for all adults, regardless of your level.

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“Taking classes and dancing with Shot of Scotch has allowed me to reconnect with something I love.
Everyone who is a part of the Shot of Scotch community is so lovely and I felt welcomed into the community right away when I started dancing with them!”

— KELTIE, PREMIER STUDENT AND COMPANY DANCER

"With Susan and Shot of Scotch, I’m part of a meaningful dance community.
Classes are fun and welcoming, and Susan makes learning the different dances easy!"

— MCKENDREE, NOVICE STUDENT

"You join the class to learn or revisit highland dance steps--which you will, and at your own pace. A lovely surprise is the fun and supportive community of dance students you look forward to seeing in class each week. Susan is an amazing teacher for absolute beginners through to experienced highland dancers. Once you start, you will not want to stop."

— PAULA, NOVICE STUDENT