“Bless the continual stutter of the word being made into flesh" - Leonard Cohen 

At the time of its creation in 1981, the Margie Gillis Dance Foundation was inspired by these words and strived to manifest in dance a vision of the human condition. Margie portrays our weaknesses and vulnerabilities. She celebrates our hopes and the power of creation and healing. Teaching, mentoring and passing on her legacy to emerging artists are an integral part of her vision. Responding to an overwhelming demand from the dance community, Margie Gillis curated the Legacy Project to share her unique creative history and ensure the continuity of her contribution to modern dance. From there, was born the Margie Gillis – Legacy Project Dance Company, which is now touring with repertoire pieces and new creations. 

She has received numerous awards including an Honorary Doctorate from Concordia University, Officer of the Order of Canada, Chevalier de l’Ordre du Québec, the Distinguished Artist Award (Dancer/Choreographer) International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award Foundation, the Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, the American Dance Guild Award, and more. Unwaveringly, she continues to develop her craft through experimenting, teaching, creation, innovation and performance.