Anyone attending the Saline Celtic Festival in Michigan July 12?

**Katia** · 12th July 13, 07:52 PM

Nope. I think there are only a few other people in the country who wear this tartan; it's not one of the popular ones. I know of someone online who wears it, and actually did see another dancer wearing it at a competition not long ago, but, um, you'll know the difference even if she's there, as she looked to be about ten or twelve. I look young, but not THAT young.

Each dancer chooses her/his own tartan. I'm sure there are professional dance groups who all match, but... they can afford to buy a second kilt, no doubt. Such groups are not that widespread, though-- Highland dance hasn't taken off like Irish did with Riverdance and all. Some dancers wear their family tartan... most, I think, just pick what they like; I know of some with Scottish last names who are wearing different tartans (though they may come by it honestly another way). I think dancing is another of those things where you get a bit of a pass for wearing a tartan that isn't "yours," especially since it's popular to buy outfits secondhand, which means a beggar can't always be a chooser (esp. when an adult, and secondhand outfits are few and far between).

**bish** · 12th July 13, 07:58 PM

Wish I could go, but I'm moving to my Fiancee's house this weekend. However next year I'll have the kilt being made for my wedding to wear so I'm going to try and get to every scottish/celtic event I can make it too hehe.

**kiltedrennie** · 12th July 13, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Katia

Nope. I think there are only a few other people in the country who wear this tartan; it's not one of the popular ones. I know of someone online who wears it, and actually did see another dancer wearing it at a competition not long ago, but, um, you'll know the difference even if she's there, as she looked to be about ten or twelve. I look young, but not THAT young.

Each dancer chooses her/his own tartan. I'm sure there are professional dance groups who all match, but... they can afford to buy a second kilt, no doubt. Such groups are not that widespread, though-- Highland dance hasn't taken off like Irish did with Riverdance and all. Some dancers wear their family tartan... most, I think, just pick what they like; I know of some with Scottish last names who are wearing different tartans (though they may come by it honestly another way). I think dancing is another of those things where you get a bit of a pass for wearing a tartan that isn't "yours," especially since it's popular to buy outfits secondhand, which means a beggar can't always be a chooser (esp. when an adult, and secondhand outfits are few and far between).

We'll be looking for you. My daughter is really interested in the dancing. She's been doing tap and ballet for years and is looking for something new.

**kiltedrennie** · 12th July 13, 09:27 PM

Had a blast tonight. Lots of great music and ran into at least one fellow XMTS-er. Entered the "Mr. Pretty Legs" competition at the festival and placed third. I knew they were desperate for contestants when they asked me to enter.

An audience member approached me after the contest and claimed I was cheated out of first place - in her opinion I was the only true "Scotsman" contestant. Not sure about that, but I perhaps I twirled my kilt a bit too high on stage

I blame the

int:

I'll be easy to find/avoid - the organizers asked me to wear the sash tomorrow

Here's a photo of my ill-gotten gains.

**kiltedrennie** · 13th July 13, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by bish

Wish I could go, but I'm moving to my Fiancee's house this weekend. However next year I'll have the kilt being made for my wedding to wear so I'm going to try and get to every scottish/celtic event I can make it too hehe.

Sorry you can't make it. It's our first time in Saline and we'll definitely be back.

**Katia** · 13th July 13, 06:35 PM

Haha! I wish I'd seen this contest.

It was nice to meet you!

**kiltedrennie** · 13th July 13, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Katia

Haha! I wish I'd seen this contest.

It was nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you too! Thanks for talking to my daughter about dancing. She's seriously considering it.

**unixken** · 14th July 13, 05:27 AM

I enjoyed the day there. The weather was great, the beer was cold, and I got some nice compliments on my Buchanan Reproduction by Dalgliesh. At one of the vendor tents mid-field, I picked up a copy of Neil Oliver's book "A History of Scotland", which is the companion book to the excellent BBC series of the same name, also hosted by Oliver.

**kiltedrennie** · 14th July 13, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by unixken

I enjoyed the day there. The weather was great, the beer was cold, and I got some nice compliments on my Buchanan Reproduction by Dalgliesh. At one of the vendor tents mid-field, I picked up a copy of Neil Oliver's book "A History of Scotland", which is the companion book to the excellent BBC series of the same name, also hosted by Oliver.

Sorry our paths did not cross. The family was pretty strung out by the afternoon and we spent a lot of time in the shade of one of the music tents.