About Us
You don't have to be Scottish to learn Highland
Dancing...
Students receive instruction in Scottish Highland Dancing.
Classes promote personal grace and precise muscle control while providing a
unique way for students to receive the benefits of a superior form of physical
exercise. Dancers develop a sense of rhythm and coordination between body and
mind--while enjoying a disciplined and cultural art form.
Classes are available for students age 4 to Adult and no
previous dance experience is required. Primary classes (6 & under) use music
and games to improve large motor development, stretching and strengthening,
while learning the basic movements of Highland dance. All classes emphasize
fitness, self motivation, goal setting and age appropriate skills and
techniques. Dancers may compete at various highland games and championships,
participate in examinations, and perform in local events and shows.
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Kiki Bentzen
Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Kiki has 25+ years of Scottish
Highland Dance training and has been very successful at the Regional,
National and World Championship levels. Kiki has represented the NW
Region nine times at the USIR National Championships and has competed
all over Canada, the United States, and Scotland. She has over 18
years teaching experience and is a full member of
the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance (SDTA), and
the Federation of United States Teachers and Adjudicators (FUSTA)...as well
as being a member and side drummer in the Keith Highlanders Pipe band
(www.khpb.org)--recently placing 3rd in the 2008 World Pipe band Championships.
Together with her twin sister Inge, Kiki is proud to
pass on her passion for Highland Dance and to promote the Scottish Arts
through the performance of Highland dancing in exhibition, high-level
competition, and examination--while promoting the opportunity for growth
and development in a nurturing environment.
Kiki & Inge are currently mentoring students for their
SDTA examinations for Associate and Member Level credentials for
teaching.
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Inge Bentzen Merry
Inge Bentzen Merry is
a full member of
the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance (SDTA), and
the Federation of United States Teachers and Adjudicators (FUSTA). She has competed successfully at a championship level in
Scotland, the United States, and Canada for many years, and
has been
teaching in the Pacific Northwest since 1991.
Inge is passionate about sharing the tradition of Scottish Highland
Dancing to students and audience members all over the world, and her
interest in the Scottish arts is shared with
dancers of all skill levels and age. She instructs for U.S. and
international championships, local competition, show choreography and
exhibitions.
Inge believes her dancers will receive quality instruction, build
lifelong friendships, build the strength of an athlete while learning a
unique style of dance.
Along with Inge’s love for Scottish Highland Dancing, she plays tenor
drum in the Keith Highlanders Pipe Band (www.khpb.org).
She has been an honorary member of the Keith Highlanders Pipe Band for
eleven years and competes both locally and internationally with with
band. KHPB took 3rd place in the World Pipe Band
Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland, 2008.
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