Doreen Walker

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Inductee: Doreen Walker

Year inducted: 2006

About:

Doreen Walker has been actively involved in sharing her many artistic talents with the community of Niagara Falls for over six decades.

Doreen’s passion for the arts led her to initiate a dance school in 1949, and for twenty-three years she trained and nurtured young dancers while entertaining the public with recitals and numerous performances. In an effort to bring musical theatre to the Region while also providing a solid training ground, in 1960, Doreen founded the Niagara Falls Music Theatre and sought out experienced local professionals to assist her in bringing talent in the Niagara community to a much higher level. Seeking to provide the youth with a positive activity in a creative and productive atmosphere, Doreen started the Niagara Youth Studio Theatre in 1966. She lent her time and talents to training the group as well as directing and choreographing their productions.

In 1969, Doreen founded another performing group of twelve “Young Canadians,” who became international ambassadors of goodwill for Niagara Tourism, promoting the Niagara Region and all things Canadian. They performed a total of 302 performances throughout Canada and the United States, including Disney World in Florida. In 1972, Doreen received the Muir Misty Award for her community involvement.

With her active days behind her, Doreen is still involved with the arts as a Music and Dance patron of the Stamford Kiwanis & Dance Festival.