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Margaret “Margo “Young originally came to the United States in 1964 by way of Paris France where she danced with the Charley Ballet for 4 years to fulfill a childhood dream to dance in America.
After 2 years in New York, she arrived in Las Vegas in 1966. Margo performed at many of the Las Vegas hotels, including the Dunes, Stardust, Desert Inn, Thunderbird, International (now the Hilton) and Aladdin.
Margo was presented with the “Miss Showgirl International Award in 1971, and left to further her career in Acting and TV commercials in California.
Throughout her career she has worked with many television personalities including Lucille Ball, George Burns, Dolly Parton, Rip Taylor, Dom De Louise & Tony Orlando. Featured in several movies, including a pilot for NBC and TV commercials including one for Howard Hughes Air West with Sammy Davies, Paul Anka and Jimmy Durante, she returned to Las Vegas as a featured dancer in the Follies Bergere in 1976. After 34 years in show business Margo retired and continued to work in Marketing and Sales, Customer Service & Spa Management.
Recently she retired completely from the work force and spends most of her time with her senior dance group “The Sun City Steppers “that she formed 4 years ago. The Steppers and Margo volunteer their talents with Senior Homes and Charities across the Las Vegas Valley and in her own community of Sun City Aliante.
Margo also performs with a senior tap group called “The Smoothies “and stays active with dance aerobics and zumba. Married for 32 years to her wonderful husband Jack they have one daughter and three grown grandchildren.
As a 6 year cancer survivor she has volunteered her efforts whenever possible to help others suffering with this terrible disease and is an avid supporter for cancer research.
Her goal is to continue to inspire seniors to stay active and reach their full potential.
Margo’s winning talent number was a jazz number from the musical Chicago called the Honey Rag. This lady is proud to represent her beautiful state of NV.
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