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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. 

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The Scholarship event will take place on Friday, October 10. All sections will take place during the day, from approximately 9am – 5pm. ​

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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

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

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

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Click here to check out the hotel!

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Hotel Details

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