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AFTER 47 years of sharing her love for dance with students across the world, Marie Walton-Mahon has received a humbling recognition: A Medal of the Order of Australia for her lengthy “services to dance as a dance teacher”. The award came as no surprise to anyone – save Marie herself.
“I was overwhelmed completely by the all messages,” Marie says, in reference to the barrage of congratulations she received from students, colleagues, friends and family. “I didn’t sleep at all. It had me so