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

Stabat MATER | Ivan Cavallari’s First Production for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens as Artistic Director

Ivan Cavallari is the new artistic director of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and this is his first production.  You better believe that he is going to make it memorable! “From the outset, I invite you to discover a dual program consisting of Stabat MATER, of the Romanian choreographer Edward Clug, and as a counterpoint to this a romantic and touching piece, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, choreographed … Continue reading Stabat MATER | Ivan Cavallari’s First Production for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens as Artistic Director