Margie Gillis - Dance Artist

Margie Gillis is an internationally acclaimed solo dance artist. She has been performing her solo dance concerts across Canada and internationally for two decades. As choreographer and performer of over 70 solo dance works, she has earned rave reviews throughout the world for her personal, emotional and dramatic portrayals of human hopes, fears, joys and anguish. In 1979 she introduced modern dance to China, being the first performer, teacher and lecturer in the art since the Revolution. Her extensive touring has taken her throughout India, Europe, the Middle East and South and North America. She holds the distinction of being named Cultural Ambassador for both Canada and Québec. In January 1988 Ms. Gillis was appointed to the Order of Canada for her "outstanding abilities as a solo performer and choreographer" (the first modern dancer to receive this award).