SDTA Scholarship Nominees (Friday Only)

 

Congratulations on your nomination to participate in the 16th Annual SDTA Elspeth G. Strathern & JL McKenzie NA Highland Scholarship.

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Scholarship Details

• Candidates must qualify from grade examinations taken between July 1st 2025 and June 30th 2026.

• All nominated candidates who wish to participate in the scholarship must register.

• A draw will take place to determine the order in which candidates will dance.

• Registration will open in the March 1, 2026.

• Registration will close on July 31, 2026.

• There are 3 sections to the Scholarship Event that will take place on Friday October 2, 2026, from approximately 8am - 5pm:

  • Tribute to JL McKenzie (set steps)

  • Written Paper

  • Master Class​

• A detailed schedule will be released a few weeks prior to the event.

• NOTE: The Awards Celebration will take place on during the banquet on Saturday October 3rd.

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OPTIONAL: Solo Choreography Competition

• Solo choreography dance will be performed, with a maximum time limit of one minute and 30 seconds from the start of the music (not the start of the dance).

• Music must edited to the correct length and submitted via an online form by August 31st 2026. 

 

Please speak with your teacher and/or click the link below for more information.

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​​​​North American Highland Conference 

(Saturday & Sunday)

 

Details Coming Soon!