

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



