Most would describe her start in the kung fu lifestyle as coming late in life. Over thirty years later, she is still hard at it.
In the martial arts community she is known as Sifu Dennis - the tai chi teacher extraordinaire under whose caring, watchful eye all Silent River students forge their tai chi prowess. In the Silent River Kwoon, she is known as Sifu Dennis - the strong, compassionate leader who sets an example of perseverance and dedication that has inspired every student who has been lucky enough to cross her path.