Choreographer

Nationally and internationally renowned artist Margie Gillis is one of Canada’s most influential choreographer and dancer of the 20th and 21st centuries. She founded her dance company Fondation de danse Margie Gillis in 1981. Margie choreographed over 150 solo, duo and group pieces showcased all over the world. She has received countless awards recognizing her invaluable efforts to grow her art through experimentation, transmission, creation, innovation, and performance. In 2023, Margie Gillis celebrates 50 years of creation, love, and dance.