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14th Annual SDTA North American Conference & Elspeth G. Strathern and JL McKenzie Highland Scholarships

October 11 - 13, 2024
Delta Toronto Airport
The Conference

The Conference

Join us for a weekend full of dance classes, social events & learning opportunities. 

Classes will include:

  • Championship Steps

  • Premiership Steps

  • Choreography

  • and more...

Please note that you do not need to be affiliated with the SDTA in order to attend. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled weekend of dance!

All conference registrations include lunch & banquet dinner on Saturday & brunch on Sunday.

Schedule of Events

Thursday

RSOBHD Judges Test

Friday

SDTA James L. Mckenzie & Elspeth Strathern NA Highland Scholarship

Judges' & Teachers' Reception

Saturday & Sunday

SDTA NA Conference

Scholarship Awards Banquet & Reception (Sat)

*Professional exams available throughout the weekend, upon request!

2024 Judges & Lecturers

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Gillian Dunn, Canada

Gillian is from Oshawa Ontario and has been actively involved in Highland Dancing for many years. She completed a Bachelor of Physical Education at McMaster University in Hamilton and then went on to study Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist. Gillian taught and then coordinated the Dental Hygiene program at Durham College since 2005 and assumed the role of the Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2020, most recently completing her Masters of Education in 2023.

Gillian was previously a Board of Director representing ScotDance Ontario with ScotDance Canada and she is a member of the SDTA as well as a member of the RSOBHD judges panel. Gillian had a successful competitive dance career winning many championship titles training under Delma Wilson and had her own highland dancing school for over 20 years. Gillian has two daughters, and resides in Oshawa, Ontario where she continues to teach Highland dance and is so grateful for the wonderful experiences and friendships she has gained over the years from her involvement in the highland community.

Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre

655 Dixon Rd, Toronto ON

  • Deluxe Queen Room, $189/night

  • Deluxe Two Queen Room, $189/night

  • Airport shuttle available; Operates from 4 am to 2 am daily. Pick up from lobby every 30 mins.

  • Discounted parking available, $16/day

Click here to book online!

Hotel Details

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