About
The Western Ontario Highland Dancers' Association is a volunteer, not-for profit organization dedicated to:
Promoting interest, study and participation in Highland Dancing
Providing expert instruction to dancers by qualified professionals
Dancer achievement through competitions, festivals, workshops and financial support
WOHDA is comprised of an office bearing, executive committee and its members. It is modeled after other similar associations around the world and is closely associated with the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, British Association of Teachers of Dancing, ScotDance Canada and ScotDance Ontario.
WOHDA hosts an annual meeting for members each year and the executive meets throughout the year to discuss updates, changes and handle member concerns.
The WOHDA office bearers can be emailed on wohdadance@gmail.com
WOHDA OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT
Leslie MacDougall
VICE-PRESIDENT
Amanda Birtch
PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR
Dawn Brennan Sutter
TREASURER
Sue Brown
ADMINISTRATOR
Megan Leonard
WOHDA HISTORY
The Western Ontario Highland Dance Association (WOHDA) was founded in 1968 by Jenny MacLachlan. The following document, written by Alison MacLachlan, provides an extensive background into both the life of Jenny MacLachlan as well as the formation of the Western Ontario Highland Dance Association.
This document is owned by Alison MacLachlan. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without prior written permission from Alison MacLachlan.
The Founding and Evolution of the Western Ontario Highland Dance Association-final Feb 12 2013.pdf