Moving Roots: Reflections — Artists

“The remixing of TANGLED into Re-Tangled has ignited a series of performance works that Edward and I are keen to develop over the coming season towards presentation in New Dance Horizons Blueprints series.” – says Robin. We are happy to share that MR will be presenting the duet Re-Tangled created by Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras at the…

We are happy to share that MR will be presenting the duet Re-Tangled created by Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras at the show "MR: Reflections". Edward Poitras is a member of the George Gordon First Nation and a resident of Treaty Four Territory. He is an artist who has always recognized his mixed heritage – Métis/Cree/Saulteaux – as…

Rayannah bends noise into music by running voice, breath, synth and percussion through loop pedals. Underscored by intricate beat-making, her evocative lyrics in French and English rise above dense soundscapes, pulling listeners into a world both dark and sweet. Innovative on stage and in the studio, Rayannah unveiled her first full length album Nos repaires (Our Haunts) on…

Hugh Conacher is a lighting and multi-media designer, and a photographer, whose practice is based in live performance. He has collaborated with musicians, choreographers, directors, visual artists, and dance and theatre companies throughout Canada and around the world, in venues large and small. He approaches each project as an individual work of art. Hugh’s multi-disciplinary process straddles the…

Stephanie Kuse is a media artist and graphic designer from Saskatoon, SK. Utilizing 3D rendering and digitally manipulated video footage Kuse works to capture small natural details and through various mediums reinterprets them in a surreal, gentle yet distorted manner. Collaborating alongside audio artists and musicians she has produced impactful live A/V performances, installations and visualizers. As a…

Chiyoko Szlavnics is a Canadian composer and visual artist, whose practice is based in Berlin. She began composing after graduating from university music studies in Toronto in 1989, and studied privately with James Tenney from 1993-7. A generous Fellowship Grant from the Akademie Schloss Solitude took her to Germany in 1997, after which she moved to Berlin and…

As an exceptional multidisciplinary designer with inter-cultural experiences, Dania is described as a “swiss army knife of creativity” in Canada and beyond. She is remarkable for her ability to utilize different advertising mediums that resonate with authenticity and originality. Dania is also known for delivering impactful and exciting results that shape conversations and build brand experiences. With her…

Brenda is a professional theatre designer, creator, and director working and living on Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg. Recently with PTE, she co-costume designed “The War Being Waged” with Andy Moro. She also costume designed for “Bad Parent” with Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre and PTE; the show will be in WPG this fall after a run in Vancouver…

Emily’s practice is rooted in contemporary dance but happily crosses into theatre, stage management and film. She is of mixed settler and Ojibway ancestry (Berens River First Nation). Her dances have been performed at The Manitoba Museum, The Forks National Historic Site, and the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Select performances include The War Being Waged (PTE), Actualize (WCD),…

“I have always felt a need to learn how things are put together. Throughout my life, I have followed this instinct by developing skills in everything relating to textiles”. From a very young age, Claire has been sewing, knitting, spinning and weaving, never missing a chance to add new skills to her repertoire. Growing up (and still living)…