The Highland Fling and How to Teach it

A practical teaching manual that presents progressive exercises and step-by-step choreography for a hopping solo dance characterized by alternating hops and precise foot positions. It begins with foundational drills for hopping, weight transfer, and hand-arm opposition; then gives detailed eight-bar sequences for both feet, synchronized hand placements, quarter turns on each hop, and running cross-steps forward and backward. Technical notes stress timing, pointed toes, elevated heels, and the coordinated relationship of hands and feet to achieve the intended artistic effect.