The Schiehallion Dance ensemble was established in Hamilton in 1968, by former World Champion Highland Dancer, Sandra Bald Jones, who continues as their Director. Over the years dancers have come and gone, but the enthusiasm and high standards maintained by this group have resulted in delighting audiences in many parts of Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Asia and Europe.

The Schiehallion Dancers have participated in The Last Tattoo in Berlin: Festival of Flowers - The Channel Islands: Festival Interceltique – Brittany: Scottish Festival-Hawaii, and a  Folk Festival in Macau: A highlight was appearing in The Edinburgh Tattoo in 1981, 1986 and 2003.  Other performances include: The Queens visit to Hamilton, “Wee Maggie goes to Scotland” Hamilton Place (Fundraiser for Sick Children’s Hospital), the opening ceremonies of the World Cycling Championship, and 17 years of performances in Musical Mosaic (a fund raiser for the Cancer Assistance Program). They have also been participants in the Hamilton Tattoo, for the past 17 years.

Since October 2005 the dancers have participated in 6 Tattoos. Bermuda (Oct. 2005): Virginia International Tattoo (April 2006), Hamilton International Tattoo (June 2006), Toronto Police Tattoo (July 2006,) Rochester New York International Tattoo (September 2006), and Victoria Cross Tattoo Tilsonburg ON. (Oct. 2006).

They are looking forward to traveling to Europe in May 2007, to dance in France at the Bouffon fest in Sain-Quentin, and The International Taptoe, Heerlen, Holland, as well as other engagements.

On playing fields, in concert Halls, hockey arenas and school auditoriums, these young women have been fine ambassadors, both officially and unofficially, for their hometown, their Province and their Country. Through her Schiehallion Dancers, Sandra Bald Jones has helped to perpetuate Scottish cultural heritage, bringing highland dancing to the attention of many delighted audiences.

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