16th Annual SDTA North American Highland Scholarships &
North American Highland Conference
October 2-4, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Scholarships
Dancers are nominated to participate in the Annual SDTA Elspeth G. Strathern & JL McKenzie NA Highland Scholarship. Nomination letters are sent to each teacher following their SDTA exams.
The Scholarship event will take place on Friday, October 2.
All sections will take place during the day, from approximately 9am – 5pm.
The awards banquet will take place on Saturday evening, tickets are required.
Schedule of Events
Friday
16th Annual SDTA James L. McKenzie & Elspeth Strathern NA Highland Scholarship Events
Judges & Teachers Reception
Saturday & Sunday
North American Highland Dance Conference
Awards Banquet & Ceilidh (Saturday evening)
*SDTA Professional exams available throughout the weekend, upon request!
Hotel Details
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre
222 Broadway,
Winnipeg, MB
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Room reservations at the Paris Hotel open on November 1st, 2025
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SDTA Rate is $199/night
Click here to check out the hotel!