Bound by Sound - Hamilton: Saturday 10 October 2026, 4pm at Southwell School Performing Arts Centre
Bound by Sound - Auckland: Sunday 11 October 2026, 1pm at Raye Freedman Theatre, Epsom Girls Grammar School
The concert will feature the National Youth Pipe Band alongside Highland dancers and vocal performers and promises to be a fantastic celebration of young talent. We are expecting a strong audience and believe it will be a memorable event for performers and supporters alike.
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October 2025 Dancing News Flash
At the October Council meeting of the Piping and Dancing Association, a remit was presented and passed regarding Bylaw 43.1. A reduction in steps for the following dances will be effective from 1 January 2026.
‘’Sailors Hornpipe: Eight steps.’’ will now be ‘’Sailors Hornpipe: Six steps.’’
‘Sword Dance: Four slow steps and one quick step.’’ will now be ‘’Sword Dance: Three slow steps and one quick step.’’
‘’Sean Truibhas: Six slow and two quick steps.’’ will now be ‘Sean Truibhas: Four slow and two quick steps.’’
Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand (Inc.).
Established in 1908, the Piping and Dancing Association is the governing body in New Zealand for Highland and National Dancing, and Solo Piping competitions. Our membership includes dancers, pipers, and teachers and judges of both piping and dancing, along with administrators and supporters. Competitions are conducted under the auspices of the Piping and Dancing Association throughout New Zealand, from Waipu in the north to Invercargill in the south.
The Piping and Dancing Association welcomes new members and, upon registration, our competitions are open to all pipers and dancers both within New Zealand and overseas.
To find out what is happening near you click on the Centre map to the right or check the Competition Event Calendar.
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