Ballet Dancers

Expressive Photographers Behind Les Grands Ballets | Sasha Onyshchenko and Melika Dez

Sasha Onyshchenko and Melika Dez are two of the many extraordinary photographers for Les Grands Ballets who have produced stunning work for the company. They even share similar dance backgrounds. However, the two specialize in different types of photography, have different aesthetics and approach the industry in individually unique ways.   I had the pleasure to interview both commercial, portrait and ballet photographer Sasha Onyshchenko, and … Continue reading Expressive Photographers Behind Les Grands Ballets | Sasha Onyshchenko and Melika Dez

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Rencontres multilingues en poésie | Eight Days of Celebrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

This past week, Amanda Gorman took the stage at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, reminding us of the power of spoken word and the ability it has to unite us. As many have shifted their lives to focus around their own homes, people are seeking social connection now more than ever. Luckily for us, various Montreal organizations continue to put on artistic events that bring us together. … Continue reading Rencontres multilingues en poésie | Eight Days of Celebrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Sophie Chen | French Canadian Singer Making Music From Montreal to Taipei

Having followed her career throughout the years, I was thrilled when I heard a Sophie Chen song on Spotify’s “Café Montréalais” playlist. After studying music in the U.S. and making a name for herself on the music scene in Asia, the Chinese-French-Canadian singer returned to Montreal in 2017. As a long-time fan, I was thrilled to interview her last month! 九九 Sophie Chen – A … Continue reading Sophie Chen | French Canadian Singer Making Music From Montreal to Taipei

Christian Dior | Romance & Couture at McCord Museum

More than a pretty dress maker, the Dior name is a staple of elegance, innovation and artistry that I, like many others, admire. As such, I am thrilled that the McCord Museum will be hosting the Christian Dior exhibit from September 25, 2020, to January 3, 2021. The exhibit features the work of the famed haute couture house from its inception in 1947 to the … Continue reading Christian Dior | Romance & Couture at McCord Museum