CHENG I-han, Rehearsal Director & Dancer Photo: Kuo Huan Kao

Interviews with: CHENG I-han, Rehearsal Director & Dancer of Hung Dance; HUANG Li-chieh, Dancer with Hung Dance, former dancer of Cloud Gate & LAI Hung-chung, choreographer

Interviewer Ross Michael Pink

RMP: What was your early dance training
Ms. Cheng: Like many dancers in Taiwan, my early training included ballet, modern dance, and folkl dance. After joining Cloud Gate, I focused on martial arts and Tai Chi Dao-Yin, and also explored gymnastics, capoeira, and juggling. Together, these trainings have enriched my physical vocabulary and given me a variety of movement experiences.Full interviews

Shelley Stewart Hunt cover Photo courtesy of Metro Theatre

An interview with Choreographer Shelley Stewart Hunt

Shelley Stewart Hunt is a professional artist who works as a dancer and actor, she is also sought after as a choreographer, and a movement coach. She is currently teaching in the Creative Arts Program at Langara College while fine-tuning rehearsals for the Metro Theatre production of Jonathon Larson’s RENT.

Interviewer John Anthony Jane

I spoke to Shelley over the phone last Friday, and asked her how she had enjoyed working on RENT. She seemed very enthusiastic about the show. “It’s going well! It’s the second time that I’ve had the opportunity to work on this exiting, vibrant show. The first time was at North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre in 2016.”
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An interview with André Lewis
Dancer, Teacher, Artistic Director

André Lewis has spent more than 35 years of his dance career with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Company (RWB).

Interviewer Ross Michael Pink

RMP: How was the transition to Artistic Director?

AL: I had spent years as a peer among the dancers and staff, and suddenly, I was their artistic director. That shift in dynamics can be difficult for everyone, and I had to find a way to navigate it with sensitivity and respect. Full interview