SaMel Tanz's CHAMPIONESS premiered on November 16, 2023 at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre. Enjoy these photographs of choreographers Sam Schleese and Mel Hart and the cast Lilly Giroux, Irma Villafuerte, Lauren Lyn Renee Smith, and Caddy Superville. All photos by Kendra Epik
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Meet the CHAMPIONESS Choreographers
Meet Sam and Mel from SaMel Tanz's CHAMPIONESS!Melissa Hart is an established dance artist from Toronto with a B.F.A specializing in Dance from York University. With over a decade of experience as competitive figure skater paralleled with her education in classical ballet and contemporary dance, and passion for street and...
Join us! CHAMPIONESS by SaMel Tanz
Join us for the premiere of SaMel Tanz's CHAMPIONESS!CHAMPIONESS is an electrifying performance that combines boxing and contemporary, street, and Latin dance to explore notions of identity and mental health. Choreographers Sam Schleese and Mel Hart reflect on the power of solidarity amongst women as they face fears and navigate...