Scottish sword dance by world champion highland dancer

Gareth Mitchelson is a Scottish dancer who won the World Championship of Highland Dancers Four times He is now a qualified teacher, arbitrator and examiner for the Highland and Scottish Step.

He is a SOBHD delegate and Director of Scottish Dance Traditions.

In this video Gareth performs a sword dance with piper David Lowe. It was filmed in the gardens of Caldrum Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

The Scottish Sword Dance is a traditional war and victory dance that originated in Scotland. It involves one or more dancers performing complex steps around and within the crossed blades of two swords.

The dance is usually accompanied by bagpipe music. The dance is also known as the Ghillie Callum, which means “servant callum” in Gaelic.

Scottish sword dancing has a long and rich history dating back to at least the 15th century.

Some legends say that the dance was invented by King Malcolm III of Scotland, who celebrated his victory over a rival chieftain by dancing on top of their swords.

Others say that the dance was a test of the skill and courage of Scottish warriors before going into battle. If the dancer touches the swords with his feet, this is a bad omen.

Scottish sword dance is still performed today as part of Scottish cultural heritage. It is often seen at Highland Games, festivals, weddings and other events. Dance is also a competitive sport, with different categories and rules for individual and group performance.

The dance requires strength, stamina, agility and agility from the dancers, who wear traditional Scottish clothing such as kilts and tartan.