Bradford native makes her mark in Highland Dancing.

Dakin posing with hardware after one of her many competitions. She finished Top 5 (Juvenile) in the Worlds this summer.

Posted October 27, 2025 6:52 am.

This summer, Brianna Dakin finished Top 5 at the Highland Dancing Worlds (Juvenile Division) in Scotland.

It takes hours of practice and constant schedule juggling with her Grade 10 obligations at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Bradford.

Brianna Dakin

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