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Shirley MacLaine, 91, Honored for Dance Lifetime Achievement
4 Dec
Summary
- Shirley MacLaine received a Lifetime Achievement Award for dance.
- She credits dance with providing discipline and a love for life.
- MacLaine began dancing at age three due to weak ankles.
Academy Award-winner Shirley MacLaine, aged 91, made a notable appearance at the first-ever Dance Hall of Fame induction ceremony held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 3rd. The esteemed actress was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which will henceforth bear her name, recognizing her significant contributions to dance.
During her acceptance speech, MacLaine expressed the profound importance of this honor, stating that an award for dancing was the most significant acknowledgment she could receive. She recounted how her mother enrolled her in dance classes at age three due to weak ankles, a decision that ignited a lifelong passion. MacLaine highlighted the discipline, musicality, and collaborative spirit she learned through dance.
MacLaine, who has been observed on recent public outings in Malibu, California, continues to advocate for the benefits of dance. She recommended ballet classes as a path to understanding life's meaning, movement, discipline, art, and the human body. She credits her consistent participation in dance classes until her sixties as a key reason for her enduring presence and vitality.
