Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 1, 1991
• Invested on: April 29, 1992

Founder of the Alberta Ballet School, she has devoted a lifetime to training dancers who now work in schools and companies all over the world. Her determination and vision have made her a pioneer in the dance world. As a result of her influence, ballet has developed and become accessible to the people of her province, particularly under-privileged students.