by Holly Harris Japanese dancer Saeka Shirai and Chinese-born Yue Shi, frequent partners at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, were recently promoted from the corps de ballet to second soloist positions. Shirai, 22, and Shi, 21, have been wowing audiences with their flawless technique and mature artistry, notably having been awarded a silver medal at the
by Holly Harris The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s artistic director André Lewis took audiences down memory lane with the program Our Story, featuring seminal turning points in the company’s 78-year history. The historically rich mixed bill, also celebrating Canada 150, paid homage to six prominent choreographers who have left their footprint on the “Prairie fresh” company,