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There are many accepted steps for each dance, some of which are required in competition by the SOBHD and others which are optional. All dancers may not, therefore, dance the same steps. In judging Highland dancing, the main points to watch for are the precision and timing of the steps and the leg, body and arm positions.

The dancer should appear relaxed and well in control of the movements. Highland Dances Highland Fling This is danced on the spot without traveling steps. It was said to have been originally performed by the Highland warrior on his targe after battle. There are three dance types, distinguished by their tempos; lively reels, moderately fast jigs and slow strathspeys. There are only five steps in the traditional dances; the skip change of step for traveling , the slip step traveling in a sideways direction and the pas de basques for setting are used in jigs and reels.

The other two steps appear only in the strathspey.