Peter Smida

Photographer & Videographer based in Edmonton, AB, trained at Alberta Film School.

Peter Smida is a Canadian dance artist, choreographer, filmmaker, photographer, and educator based in Edmonton, Alberta. His 12-year professional career as a contemporary ballet dancer has taken him across Canada and Europe, where he has worked extensively with leading artists and companies in contemporary and classical ballet. His multidisciplinary practice moves between choreography, movement direction, rehearsal direction, dramaturgy, film, and photography, with a particular interest in the individual human experience and the physical language of the body. His film and photography practices grow from this background, exploring gesture, presence, form, and the complexities of the individual.

About Me

milk & grain arts explores the intersection of the human body, movement, film, and photography. A body of work growing from a 12-year professional dance career, moving through spaces with a deep understanding of gesture, form, line, and presence. A perspective shaped by a fascination with those who live inside the work. The complex, diverse and imperfect strength, potential, and beauty that exist within every individual are paramount to the creative process. Rooted in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with work spanning across Canada and Europe. Available for photography, video, movement direction and choreography.