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Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Ellen is a singer/songwriter/composer, currently based in New York City. We talk about the ways they collaborated on the album “Every Feeling I’ve Ever Felt”, making work that is in conversation with other artists, why they realized that wearing many hats is not sustainable, how the album speaks to today’s lonely youth, the inevitability of change during the pandemic, and why play is so important. Ellen’s website: https://ellenwinter.com/ Buy “Every Feeling I’ve Ever Felt” on Bandcamp: https://ellenwinter.bandcamp.com/ Twitter / Instagram: @itsellenwinter Facebook: EllenWinterMusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllenWinter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Colleen is the artistic director and co-founder of Frog in Hand, a dance-theatre company based in Mississauga, Canada. We talk about how her summer projects brought motivation along with fear, why she is interested in providing public service in public spaces, the inspiration behind her upcoming radio play, a moment of panic she had during “Distance Dances”, and why she believes the arts are within our most humble selves. Follow Frog in Hand on Instagram: @froginhand Check out Frog in Hand’s website: https://www.froginhand.com/ Frog in Hand’s free audio content: https://www.froginhand.com/audio-projects Frog in Hand’s upcoming virtual classes/workshops: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/frog-in-hand-17860509485 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Wesley is a dancewear and dance costume designer, and the founder of Wesley Tang Designs. We talk about his new warehouse space, how he has been able to continue designing during the pandemic, why he disregards the notion that there is one perfect body type, how travelling has broadened his creative process, and the secret to his signature strapless bodysuit. Follow his Instagram: @westangs Follow his company Instagram: @wesleytangdesigns Check out his company website: www.wesleytang.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Melanie is a dancer and choreographer, currently based in Regensburg, Germany. We talk about how she is adjusting to the German lifestyle as a Canadian artist, why she believes the artist’s role in society is even MORE vital, what she discovered about the Toronto dance community after hosting a Works-in-Progress showing in February, and the sad truth that being an artist is a lonely task. Follow her Instagram: @melanie_old --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Rohan is a theatrical performer and choreographer, and the co-founder of Theatre Oculus. We talk about how he is finding ways to “let the paint dry”, why he is looking to reimagine art through a cross-disciplinary lens, how he is adapting to digital theatre, the many collaborations of the film “Venus and Adonis”, and his upcoming mentorship program “Amplified”. Follow his Instagram: @rohandhupar Follow Theatre Oculus on Instagram: @theatre0culus Check out Theatre Oculus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theatreoculus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Sierra is a stage and screen performer, and the co-host of “Chunky Coyote: A Couples Podcast (But Not)”. We talk about her experience of choosing to leave Ottawa, how she finds ways to learn after her traditional education, the strange but true origin of the name of her podcast, why she believes platonic relationships are crucial to survival, and her work as a creative associate and educator with “Diva Day”. Follow her Instagram: @sierraholderr Check out Chunky Coyote Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PC18mtxZRZUEGpZHSrAEm Follow the podcast Instagram: @chunkycoyotepod Check out Diva Day’s website: https://ddivaday.org/ and Instagram: @ddivaday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Sadie is an artist currently based in Whitehorse, Yukon, who identifies as a white queer cis woman and a post-colonial Canadian settler. We talk about how she feels creatively settled in Whitehorse, the process of creating her solo “Frame of Reference” for the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, how her final year at Ryerson has brought new challenges, and why her work is influenced by her northern upbringing, environmentalism and advocating for human rights. Follow her Instagram: @badiegriff Check out her website: https://www.sadiesegriff.com/ Check out “Frame of Reference”: https://yraf.ca/2020-festival/sadie-segriff/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Samuel is a dancer, actor, teacher and creator of “The Movement”. We talk about how the murder of George Floyd brought him the desire to talk with others, a special reveal of his upcoming guests for “The Movement”, why he links finding joy with showing respect, and his top three choreographers to work with in Toronto. Follow his Instagram and check out his IGTV for “The Movement”: @samdarius Check out his website: http://samueldavilmar.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message

Anti-Racism Resources provided by Chantelle Good: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maa3qLiPscjjKpnFxBceTvp9WiG1j-C-e2zZcxTAxpE/mobilebasic Madison is a writer/blogger and founder of S(p)eaking Truth Company. We talk about remaining grateful and patient during COVID-19, the negative experience she had with the Ryerson Dance program, and how her company has given her a creative outlet to open up. Follow her Instagram: @madisonleonardo_ Follow her company Instagram: @speakingtruthcompany Check out her company website: www.speakingtruthcompany.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianna-clarke/message