About Margie Gillis
Margie Gillis (born July 9, 1953) is a Canadian dancer and choreographer. Gillis has been creating original works of modern dance for over thirty-five years. Her repertoire includes more than one hundred pieces, which she performs as solos, duets, and group pieces. == Early life and education == Gillis was born on July 9, 1953, in Montreal, Quebec. She is the daughter of two Canadian Olympic skiers: Gene Gillis and Rhona Wurtele. Her brother Jere Gillis played professional hockey. Her elder brother Christopher Gillis was a professional dancer and choreographer who danced with her since childhood and collaborated on numerous shows. Her Sister Nancy Andersen was a yoga teacher and personal trainer. Nancy is married to Henrik Andersen, her daughter is Kristina and grandson Henry. Showing a passion for dance early in life, she began ballet and gymnastic lessons at the age of three.
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