Sasha Lazard (New York) is a classically trained soprano who pioneered an exciting and unique electronica/trip-hop/world music sound by fusing classical art songs, Russian folk tunes and opera arias with contemporary beats. Sasha performs all over the world using percussion, electric cello, keyboards, guest DJ’s and renowned guest musicians.

In 2002, after first hearing Sasha’s debut record, The Myth of Red, Suzanne Kenney, artistic director of Pendulum Aerial Arts became ecstatic about the discovery as she had been searching for the perfect sound for her aerial choreography for more than a year! Since their first project together, Sasha and Suzanne have collaborated regularly on numerous projects.

Sasha has performed live in Pendulum’s On the Fly (2003) and Crimson Cabaret (2005); and her music has been featured in all of Pendulum’s productions since 2003.
Sasha has performed for: Bulgari, Maserati, Mikimoto, Armani, and Salvatore Ferragamo.
Her latest CD, Siren, was released on Manhattan/eMI Records. In 2007, she starred in a
national PBS special entitled Heavenly Voices. Sasha’s music placements include recent
films such as Princess Mononoke, Modigliani, Holy Smoke, Cowboys and Angels, and Kettle of Fish. Sasha has been featured in Billboard Magazine, The New York Post, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Town and Country, and has performed at The Box, Joe’s Pub, the Whitney Museum, Carnegie Hall, The New York Public Library, Shea Stadium, and the National Arts Cub.

Sasha is thrilled to be creating and performing original songs for High Art. More information on Sasha and the Myth of Red Salon.

Ya'el (Los Angeles) started playing drums in New York City as a teenager while delivering pizzas. She assumes she probably wanted to play drums as a baby, but remembers seeing a drummer perform when she was around the age of five and being completely awestruck knowing right away that this was “her calling”.

Yael joined Meanstreak in 1990, while still in High School. They performed with Motörhead, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, and Anthrax. During Lollapalooza ‘93, she performed with members of Arrested Development, Alice in Chains, and Fishbone, which lead to touring with Fishbone in the U.S. for the last leg of that tour.

Since January 2005, Yael has devoted herself to independent work. During the Miller Concert Series in 2006, she connected with bass player and multiple Grammy winning producer Colin Wolfe. They collaborated on a side project called The Creins. She came together with Suzanne Kenney and Pendulum Aerial Arts in 2009 as part of her collaboration, the Love Project, which also includes Sasha Lazard, Dave Eggar, and producer Nik Chinboukas.

More information about Yael and the Love Project.

Dave Eggar (New York) is a critically acclaimed musician. He has performed throughout the world as a solo cellist and pianist. His work is a mix of musical genres that allow the romantic voice of the cello to sing while fusing his classical background with world music, jazz and ambient rock. Recent engagements included gigs at Carnegie Hall, The Lincoln Center Festival, London’s Barbican Center Concert Hall, the JVC Jazz Festival, and the Hollywood Bowl. A virtuoso of many styles, Dave has performed and recorded with artists in numerous genres including the Who, Michael Brecker, Evanescence, Josh Groban, Coldplay, Dave Sanborn and Trans-Siberian Orchestra to name a few. As a founding member of the FLUX quartet, Eggar has premiered over 100 works of contemporary music. Dave is a graduate of Harvard University and the Julliard School’s Doctoral Program. His list of awards and accomplishments includes accolades from Time Magazine, ASCAP, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine Dodge Foundation and the Leonard Bernstein Foundation for his work in contemporary music. In 1997, he was awarded SONY Records “Elevated Standards” prize for his accomplishments in the field of classical music. He is also a Co-Founder of The Myth of Red Salon Series with Sasha Lazard and Emily Olin. His latest release Left of Blue is an interphase with the multiple aspects and genre’s of Eggar‘s experiences throughout his live performance career.

More information about Dave.

Nicole Pearson (Bristol, England) has performed on the international stage from a young age with Circus Smirkus, Circus Flora, and the Zoppe Family Circus, among others. She was a core company member and coach with Pendulum from 2005-2007. Nicky is currently working as a freelance artist based in the UK, featured at such high-scale events as the 2007 Royal Variety Show and the Princess Diana Memorial concert, amongst many others. She recently came back to Portland to lead two-week company intensives in advanced circus skills and set new works. Nicole will be returning in June to coach Pendulum's summer intensive and to choreograph for High Art.

Tanya Burka (Vancouver, Canada) has performed across Asia and North America with diverse hotels, nightclubs and corporate clients, including Zirca Nightclub in Singapore and luxury hotel Adam & Eve in Turkey. She served as Pendulum's head educational coach and a core company member from 2007-2008; directed Pendulum's October 2008 “Backstage;” and contributed to choreography and show concept for the May 2009 presentation of “NINE.” Tanya will return to Portland in 2010 to choreograph for High Art and to coach the Summer Intensive.

James Frith (Bristol, England) studied mathematics at Cambridge University before starting work in an investment bank. However, he soon decided that this was not the life for him. He then trained at Circomedia in Bristol, UK, specializing in acrobatics and trapeze. He has gone on to perform across the globe with many different acts. Highlights include the Coca-Cola Active Festival in Israel; The Ashes at Lord's Cricket Ground; Glastonbury Festival; and as part of the BP Ultimate campaign across Europe. He has also appeared in TV commercials for Hitachi and Smirnoff. Back by popular demand Jamie will be returning with his partner Nicole Pearson to coach Pendulum's 2 week intensive in June.

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