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Marji Wallace
Lifting Spirits and Staying Fit Marji leading one of her popular dance classes
D
ancing is second nature to me. I teach Polynesian dance: Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori, and Cook Islands dance as a volunteer.
I have been dancing for about 50 years. During my career days, I kept it up as a hobby . . . it’s good for the body and soul and it has helped me stay in shape and I am sure my activity has helped me avoid a lot of ailments.
We perform a lot in the community . . . the seniors love to show off what they’ve learned! I have performed thousands of times over the years, in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, for the Lotto Canada draw, Telethons, CBC, Luaus, Ethnic celebrations (Persian New Year, Korean New Year, Greek Festival, Serbian Festival, etc.),
Marji at the Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver
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Greek Summer Festival in Vancouver on Boundary Road
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Marji on the cover of the 2016 Seniors Directory
Expo ’86, Air Tahiti Nui, Brock Fahrni @ Women’s Hospital, Culture Days, Centennial Theatre Folkfest, the Kitsilano Showboat for 45 years, and in hospitals, seniors facilities, and nursing homes. I also teach Hula for Health for seniors (55+). Our group name is Spirit of the South Seas – Hula Halau Na Keiki ‘O Ohana Lokahi. Because I volunteer, the centre offers the class Volume 29 Number 1 Spring 2020
