Anaïs Gilles

Anaïs Chloé Gilles, also known as RISE, is a multifaceted artist from the street dance and ballroom communities of Montreal, rooted in Hip Hop, House and Vogue. She uses dance as a medium to connect to her roots and heritage. Through her path, she has centered her work around arts and community. Recently, she has co-developped projects, such as Ballroom For Community: an LGBTQIA+ community outreach program. She is delving into performance, where she explores and expands the potential of her dance through creation processes in theaters and various forms. Her aim is to discover and honor the richness of afro-descendant cultures while seeking self-discovery.