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15th Annual SDTA Elspeth G. Strathern & JL McKenzie North American Highland Scholarships

October 10, 2025
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas
The Conference

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 10. All sections will take place during the day, from approximately 9am – 5pm. 

Schedule of Events

Friday

SDTA James L. McKenzie & Elspeth Strathern NA Highland Scholarship &

Awards Celebration

Saturday & Sunday

World Highland Dance Conference

*SDTA Professional exams available throughout the weekend, upon request!

2025 Judges

Coming soon...

Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

3655 S Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV

  • Room reservations at the Paris Hotel will open on January 15th, 2025

  • WHDC Rate is $189/night (Oct 9th - 12th) not including daily resort fees and taxes.

Click here to check out the hotel!

Hotel Details

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