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Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas
October 10 - 12, 2025

The World Highland Dancing Conference is a groundbreaking event dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and reimagining the rich tradition of Scottish Highland dancing for a modern era. Bringing together dancers, teachers, adjudicators, and enthusiasts from around the globe, this conference fosters collaboration, innovation, and education within the Highland dancing community. Through expert-led workshops, panel discussions, and cultural showcases, participants will explore new ways to honour traditional techniques while embracing fresh perspectives and creative interpretations. By bridging historical authenticity with contemporary evolution, the conference aims to inspire the next generation of Highland dancers, ensuring that this iconic Scottish art form remains vibrant, inclusive, and relevant in today’s world.

Schedule at a Glance

We would like to thank the following partners:

SUPER PLATINUM

Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance

ScotDance Canada

Edmonton Highland Dancing Association

British Association of Teachers of Dancing

Tartantown

The International Highland Dancing Festival of Australia

UKA Dance

Sharon Farrar

PLATINUM

David Wilton Dance Clinics

GOLD

ScotDance USA

SILVER

Thistle Highland Dance Association
Scotdance New Zealand
Cheryl Rafter School of Highland Dancing

BRONZE

Strathcona School of Highland Dancing
Fling Together Collective

IN KIND

Fit for Reel
Highland Pointes
Beekeeper's Naturals
Kyla Groeschel’s School of Highland Dance
Jessica McElhaney's Tartan Hearts Highland Dance School

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