Gareth Mitchelson

Who is Gareth Mitchelson?

Gareth Mitchelson is a Scottish dancer. He won the World Highland dancer Championship 4 times and is now a qualified teacher, adjudicator and examiner in Highland and Scottish Step. He is a delegate to the SOBHD and a director of Scottish Dance Traditions.

Outwith competition Gareth is involved with his brother - Deryck - in several projects aimed at improving the world of dance through thr use of technology, including DVDs, the internet and portable technology.

In 2008 Gareth's son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and since then has campaigned to raise public awareness of the condition and funds for the charities Action Duchenne and the Eileen McCallum Trust. His best known efforts here so far have been his 40 step Fling for Logan and his 50 step Cowal Fling Challenge.