Gillian Dunn, Canada

Gillian is from Oshawa Ontario and has been actively involved in Highland Dancing for many years. She completed a Bachelor of Physical Education at McMaster University in Hamilton and then went on to study Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist. Gillian taught and then coordinated the Dental Hygiene program at Durham College since 2005 and assumed the role of the Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2020, most recently completing her Masters of Education in 2023.

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Gillian was previously a Board of Director representing ScotDance Ontario with ScotDance Canada and she is a member of the SDTA as well as a member of the RSOBHD judges panel. Gillian had a successful competitive dance career winning many championship titles training under Delma Wilson and had her own highland dancing school for over 20 years. Gillian has two daughters, and resides in Oshawa, Ontario where she continues to teach Highland dance and is so grateful for the wonderful experiences and friendships she has gained over the years from her involvement in the highland community.