Shendl Russell
Shendl was born and raised in Ayr, Scotland where she studied Highland Dance under world renowned teachers May Falconer, Willie Cuthbertson and Elspeth Strathern. She is a former Scottish Champion and 1st runner up in the World Championship. As a teacher herself, Shendl’s achievements have included training the 2004 Adult World Champion.
She is a Member of the World Wide Judges’ Panel of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing; a Fellow member and Examiner with the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance. After serving as Chairman for 10 years, Shendl currently holds the position of President of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, the World Governing Body.
Shendl continues to teach, adjudicate and conduct workshops throughout Scotland, Canada, United States, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Shendl is the Head Teacher at Barassie Primary in Troon, Scotland and an associate government inspector of schools.