Bethany - An Dannsair Gàidhealach (Bethany - The Highland Dancer)

BBC Alba

6:00 PM to 6:10 PM

Friday 26 December

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Born into a family of Highland dancers, 11-year-old Bethany is determined to follow in the footsteps of her mum and aunties. Highland dancing is more than just an artform and requires strength and determination. The sword dance, an ancient dance of war, was once danced by warriors before battle and was considered a good omen if the dance was completed without touching the swords. Bethany sets herself a daunting challenge - performing the notoriously difficult dance, at a major Highland dancing competition in Stornoway