Ottawa Highland Dancing Association presents:

Caitlin Stewart Memorial Competition

Dear Highland Dancers and Families,

We are excited to announce that Ottawa Highland Dancing Association (OHDA) and the Arnprior Highland Dancing Association (AHDA) have entered into an agreement to transfer the administration and management of the Caitlin Stewart Memorial Competition to the OHDA, effective immediately.

This competition is dear to many of us in the highland dancing community and the OHDA is very proud to be associated with this event. The Caitlin Stewart Memorial Competition is held annually on the last Sunday of August at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior ON. At the age of 11, Caitlin was in a fatal car accident. This competition was founded in 2000 in her memory, to help celebrate her spirit, and genuine love of dance. Caitlin’s mom, Renee, and highland teacher, Jan Oakes, will remain actively involved and we will look forward to Renee’s help at each competition!

Please join us on August 25, 2024 at the Caitlin Stewart Memorial Competition! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Sincerely,

Christina Nichols, President

Ottawa Highland Dancing Association (OHDA)

Primary, Beginner and Novice Dancers

Registration opens at 7:45 AM
Dancing begins at 8:30 AM

Intermediate and Premier Dancers

Registration opens at 9:45 AM
Dancing will not begin before 10:30 AM. Jig will be danced BEFORE the morning awards to allow Intermediate & Premier dancers time to change costumes.

Entry Form and Information

Caitlin's Jig

Our Story

For the love of dance

Caitlin began Highland dancing at the age of 8 with Jan Oakes in Arnprior. She was one of the original five who formed the 'Paisley Dancers', a Highland performance group.

Caitlin loved to dance (and that's an understatement!). Her enthusiasm to learn, perform, choreograph and teach others was contagious. In the three years that Caitlin danced, she successfully progressed to the Premier level in competitive Highland.

At the age of 11, Caitlin was in a fatal car accident. This competition was created in her memory to help celebrate her spirit, and genuine love of dance.