biography  

Eilish 미정 Shin-Culhane is a Tkaronto-based queer mixed-Korean movement artist. They feel equal parts mover and maker, dancer and choreographer. Raised in Toronto, Eilish lived for four years in New York City where they completed their BFA in dance from Marymount Manhattan College. Since returning to Toronto in 2020, Eilish has furthered her artistic curiosities through various commissions, residencies, and performances. 

As a mover, they are foundationally based and trained in Western Contemporary dance. Being a company dancer with Esie Mensah Creations and Nova Dance, Eilish has recently performed in works with Afrofusion and Bharatanatyam roots which has enriched her physical repertoire. They have had the privilege to perform in works by Peter Chu, Nicole von Arx, Esie Mensah, Nova Bhattacharya, Frog in Hand, Angela Blumberg, Adam Barruch, Katherine Semchuk, Vim Vigor, and Bill T. Jones. Eilish has toured across Canada with Nova Dance and internationally with Esie Mensah Creations.

Recently, Eilish has been interested in creating work which is emotionally-driven, playing abstractly along themes of catharsis, conflict and care. Their first large-scale choreographic commission was in 2022 through Peggy Baker Dance Projects. Eilish has since presented work through TO Live’s Discover Dance, TDT’s Pilot Episodes Program, and the Citadel + Compagnie’s Night Shift Festival. Eilish will be presenting her newest work Peel Me in DanceWorks’ Sweet Ephemera double-bill in June 2026. Over their career, they have been supported by National Ballet’s Open Space Programme, the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. They center joy and discussion through their collaborative process, prioritizing deep connections and striving for continual growth. Eilish continues to be inquisitive in both her mover and maker selves, valuing community, play, and curiosity.