User:Turny1516/sandbox

Notes Nov.15th, 2023

Sources on Scottish Sword Dances
"Highland Dancing, 8th edition" World Governing Body of Highland Dancing, Pages 26-38

this source talks more about techniques used in the sword dance, but it is likely the most trusted source for it used by highland dancers world wide. It talks about the music used and signals given to the piper by the dancer during the dance

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Highland-Dancing/

discusses history of the sword dance and modern use of it.

https://www.britannica.com/art/sword-dance