Portrait #1 detail by Meredith Blackmore
Portrait #2 detail by Teena Han
Portrait #3 detail by Mark Stoddart
He may just be the greatest leading man this country has ever produced. Retired ballet star Rex Harrington strikes a pose for three artists in his own living room, sharing reminiscences of two decades of performances with some of the world's top female ballet dancers and sharing some of the childhood struggles that shaped his later life, all while sharing the couch with his beloved dog Measha – a decision that leads to surprising results in the portraits.
During his 20-year career as a dancer, Rex Harrington galvanized and thrilled audiences with his magnetic stage presence. He is renowned both at home and internationally for his roles in Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty. In 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and in 2005, was given a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Rex Harrington also appeared on CTV’s So You Think You Can Dance in 2009 and 2010 as a guest judge.
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