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.
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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
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Click here to check out the hotel!
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