News

INTER/RUPTED: A Screening of Works in Progress

06/03/20 – The Margie Gillis Dance Foundation is excited to present Inter/rupted, a series of showings of 4 works in progress suspended by the virus.

A Virtual Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur 2020

05/29/20 – This summer, Margie Gillis will be presenting a new work at the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur’s digital rendez-vous, A Shared Solitude.

Dancing from your Soul in the Time of the Virus – Guided Movement Meditation with Margie Gillis

04/27/20 – Dancing from your Soul in the Time of the Virus is a guided movement meditation by Margie Gillis.

Solidarity is Key

03/20/20 – In these hard times, let us be reminded that solidarity, compassion, empathy will save us.

DCD Hall of Fame

03/17/20 – Margie Gillis is honored to have been acknowledged by the Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame committee in recognition of her achievements and life’s work.

The Nature of Voice and Body

03/01/20 – Margie et Rhiannon animeront des ateliers sur la nature de la voix et du corps, et se produiront ensemble à New York et à Montréal.

Rhona Wurtele

01/24/20 – It is with great sadness that we learned of Margie’s mother’s death, Rhona Wurtele.

Crow at Booking dance Festival

12/05/19 – Crow will be presented next January 11, in New York at the prestigious Booking Dance Festival.

Rewilding | Press review

11/21/19 – In Rewilding, Margie encourages us to reintegrate with our own wildness and to respect and embrace our connection to the natural world.

Fall tour | Press review

11/8/19 – Evolutions was very well received by the public and the critic. Let’s take a glimpse at the highlights.

The Evolutions Fall Tour

09/25/19 – This upcoming October is shaping up to be an extremely busy month for Margie Gillis and the dancers.

American Dance Guild

08/29/19 – On October 6, the Margie Gillis Dance Foundation will be at the American Dance Guild Festival in New York City.

Montreal Intensive

08/28/19 – A program designed for dance students and dancers, with the goal of strengthening the physical, creative and expressive aspects of their practice.

Dance Teacher Magazine

05/22/19 – Margie is on the cover of the June issue of Dance Teacher Magazine!

A glimpse of the Legacy Project

05/14/19 – Discover the Legacy Project through Margie Gillis’ words in the short film by CBC Arts.

TransFormation Danse & Springboard 2019

05/10/19 – Margie will offer two workshops in the coming weeks, to share her legacy with young emerging artists.

Hollyhock

04/24/19 – We are pleased to announce that Margie will be hosting two workshops this summer at Hollyhock!

Rewilding

04/18/19 – In homage to Paul Taylor’s phenomenal work, Margie will be creating a work for 17 dancers, Rewilding, with the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Viriditas, Théâtre de la Ville de Longueuil

03/22/19 – Viriditas will be presented on Thursday, April 11 at the Théâtre de la Ville (Longueuil).

Workshops at Paul Taylor School

03/20/19 – On March 29 and Friday May 3 at the Taylor School Margie will lead two “Dancing From the Inside Out” workshops!

Residency at Duke University

02/01/19 – On February 20, Margie will be headed to Durham, North Carolina, for a week-long residency at Duke University Dance Program.

Evolutions in Winnipeg

10/31/18 – On November 3 and 4, Margie and The Legacy Project team will take Evolutions on the road!

Margie Gillis to be Guest Resident Choreographer of the PTAMD

18/10/18 – We are thrilled to announce that Margie is one of this year’s Guest Resident Choreographers of the Paul Taylor Dance Company!

We pay tribute to Paul Taylor

08/30/18 – It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Paul Taylor, emblematic figure of American modern dance that Margie had the great pleasure of working with.