Welcome to the Elizabeth Johnston School of Highland Dance!

We are a dance studio located in Richmond, British Columbia that endeavours to preserve, further, and promote the art of Highland Dancing.

Lessons for dancers age 4 and up are held weekly - our school welcomes dancers of all levels and ambitions. If you are interested in joining our studio, please contact us for more information about our class schedule and fees.

Our dancers are also available for dance outs at special events and festivals for a small performance fee. Please contact the School's Secretary for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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About our Instructor

lizportrait2Elizabeth (Liz) Johnston began dancing at the age of 5yrs. old under the direction of the late Mary Isdale MacNab. 

As a senior student of Mary Isdale, Liz was fortunate to be invited to become one of the dancers in the Highland Lassies Dance Team, and travelled across Canada and the United States with the Royal Marines Tattoo.

In addition to teaching dance, Liz has organized many workshops and competitions. She is a member of the SOBHD Worldwide Judges Panel, member of BATD, member of Scotdance BC, member of Scotdance Canada, Life Member of BCHDA, and is a member of the BCHDA Technical Committee. Liz has had the opportunity to teach at workshops, and judge at various events throughout Canada, the United States and Scotland.

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