Thelma Skalinsky: “Our 90 year old role model”
Coco Chanel once said, “A woman
should be two things: classy and
fabulous”. Thelma Skalinsky is the
complete embodiment of this statement.
When Thelma walks into class everyone
takes notice of her beautifully coiffed
hair, her meticulously applied make
up, her well manicured nails, and her
crisp white blouse with tailored black
pants. But mostly, they notice
the way she carries herself –
tall and beautiful. She is a
role model for the over one
hundred members of the
Burlington Footnotes Senior
Performing Troupe.
Thelma began her dance
training at the age of four
in 1928 with ballet, tap and
acrobatics. She danced until
age 13 and did not return to
dancing until 60 years later,
– By Rosemarie Maurice
when she enrolled in a tap class for seniors in Hamilton.
When the Burlington Footnotes group was formed in 2001,
Thelma was among the first to sign up. One of her more
memorable performances in 12 years of the dance group’s Gotta
Sing Gotta Dance was as a housemaid who lived out her fantasy
of performing a strip tease – complete with feathered fans!
In 2006 Thelma’s daughter Gail signed up in preparation
for the Footnotes’ annual performance. In addition to her
regular dancing and singing performances, Thelma performed
a duet with Gail to “Together Wherever We Go”. It was a
show-stopper and represented their very close relationship.
They have performed this number many times for community
shows at seniors’ centres and retirement homes.
Thelma always stands out in any Footnotes’ number in which
she appears. She is the tall woman with the lilt in her step
and the smile on her face. It is obvious she is having a ball
and her enthusiasm is contagious. Footnotes members regard
her as a role model and aspire to have her energy and style.
The Burlington Footnotes is proud to have Thelma Skalinsky
as a member, as she continues to kick up her heels at the age
of 90! Thank you for being a great role model Thelma! •
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