Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Production Update
Rising to the occasion: Like the very first shoot last summer, the second dance shoot of Sonate des Saisons was extremely demanding and lengthy, but my team and I were able to pull it off. Although we were not able to reach our crowdfunding goal, our very tight budget has propelled us to think even […]
Posted on 16 April 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Cinematographer Yann-Manuel Hernandez
I am extremely honoured and privileged to collaborate with award-winning cinematographer Yann-Manuel Hernandez on my multidisciplinary project Sonate des Saisons. His works featuring contemporary dance have toured international film festivals, including the Dresden Filmfest, FIFA, and Golden Horse Film Festival.
Posted on 9 April 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: First Dance Shoot
A journey of passion, patience, persistence, and perseverance: A very productive day at the recent first dance shoot of Sonate des Saisons.
Posted on 2 April 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Another Setback
Due to an unexpected significant setback, my team and I had to reschedule our first dance shoot of Sonate des Saisons for this weekend. The past week has been an exacting étude in the art of organizing chaos combined with that of multitasking and polytasking. We are now back on track.
Posted on 19 March 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Preparation for Upcoming Dance Shoot 1
The weather is warming up, and my team and I are still full of beans and busy as bees as we prepare for the first of the two dance shoots of Sonate des Saisons scheduled for this weekend.
Posted on 19 March 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: The Creative Process
From audio editing to dance rehearsals, the intricate creative process continues to unfold. It’s always inspiring when I meet with my team to explore further ideas for the second phase of production of Sonate des Saisons.
Posted on 13 March 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Choreography (work in progress)
Taking one step at a time: Despite recent setbacks, Shawn Hounsell’s choreography for the performance video Sonate des Saisons is gradually taking shape.
Posted on 5 March 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Dance Rehearsals
The winter has been chilly and snowy, but the harsh weather has not prevented choreographer Shawn Hounsell and dancers Clara Koçollari and Alexander Ellison from rehearsing in preparation for the dance shoots of Sonate des Saisons.
Posted on 26 February 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Dancer Arnaud Mongeon
I feel privileged to work with Arnaud Mongeon, a recent graduate from l’École supérieure de ballet du Québec who has danced with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Ballet BC. For my latest project Sonate des Saisons, he remarked, “Curious and very dedicated, I am keen on performing in this beautiful collaboration between Minna Re Shin and Shawn Hounsell.”
Posted on 19 February 2025
Multidisciplinary Project Sonate des Saisons: Dancer Clara Koçollari
I’m delighted to collaborate with Clara Koçollari, a recent graduate from L’École Supérieure de Ballet du Québec, on my multidisciplinary project Sonate des Saisons. She remarked, “I’m excited to be working with Shawn Hounsell again and to be a part of a choreographic process that intertwines ballet and contemporary dance. It’s a privilege to dance […]
Posted on 12 February 2025