Backstage at the International Talent and Fashion Show NorQuest
In celebration of the International Development Week in February, Norquest College in Edmonton dedicated its annual international talent and fashion show to its students, staff and community. Performances, music and fashion were the staple of representing a variety of countries from around the world with the goal to share this experience in unity and the embracement of diversity.

Backstage wardrobe | Edmonton | February 2024

Woman peeking | Edmonton | February 2024

Ladies helping each other with the fittings | Edmonton | February 2024

Helping fix the Jamaican headband | Edmonton | February 2024

Women looking at what is happening outside of the backstage room | Edmonton | February 2024

Girl asking for detail shots of her headpiece | Edmonton | February 2024

Boy getting his hat fixed by his mother | Edmonton | February 2024

The look the boy gave me when he caught me | Edmonton | February 2024

Jamaican woman waiting her turn in the show | Edmonton | February 2024

Young man wrapping Jamaica flag around himself | Edmonton | February 2024

Ladies getting insight on the shows itinerary | Edmonton | February 2024

Woman showing off her handmade costume | Edmonton | February 2024

still for a portrait with me | Edmonton | February 2024

The colourful costume that stole the show | Edmonton | February 2024

side profile of woman showing off her face paint and hair accessoires | Edmonton | February 2024

touching up her makeup before going on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

one last look in the pocket mirror | Edmonton | February 2024

portrait of young woman with her long hair | Edmonton | February 2024

making portrait photographs | Edmonton | February 2024

portrait of young woman | Edmonton | February 2024

eye contact with mystery | Edmonton | February 2024

proud of her culture and showing it off | Edmonton | February 2024

gentle and friendly wave | Edmonton | February 2024

waiting for their turn amongst the other international talents | Edmonton | February 2024



Helping each other touch up their makeup | Edmonton | February 2024


Phone selfie before the show | Edmonton | February 2024

Portrait of young men backstage | Edmonton | February 2024


Woman with flower headpiece | Edmonton | February 2024

Woman taking a selfie representing Mexico | Edmonton | February 2024

Representing Ukraine on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

Design and details from Ukraine on young woman | Edmonton | February 2024

smiling young man backstage | Edmonton | February 2024

Two young women proudly together showing off their attire | Edmonton | February 2024

The details of womans hair | Edmonton | February 2024

eyes are the window to the soul | Edmonton | February 2024

woman smiling and happy backstage | Edmonton | February 2024



Mingling in the crowd before going on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

Mingling in the crowd among students and staff | Edmonton | February 2024

Getting the hair ready backstage | Edmonton | February 2024

Young girl waiting for the show to begin | Edmonton | February 2024

The sequence and planning of countries | Edmonton | February 2024

Practicing before going on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

Ladys lining up before going on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

Young woman hugging other woman out of happiness | Edmonton | February 2024

Waiting their turn just moments before going on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

Watching the performances | Edmonton | February 2024

Cheering and standing all together on stage one last time | Edmonton | February 2024

Patiently waiting for her turn | Edmonton | February 2024

Portrait of woman representing Mexico | Edmonton | February 2024

Clapping for their fellow students on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

sitting together watching the other performances | Edmonton | February 2024

Girl focused on the stage where other performances take place | Edmonton | February 2024

In line for her next turn | Edmonton | February 2024

Gesture from young boy on stage | Edmonton | February 2024

Getting front row seating for the talent and fashion show | Edmonton | February 2024

Some details from the show | Edmonton | February 2024

Walking the stage and runway one last time | Edmonton | February 2024

Full house at Norquest for the International Talent and Fashion Show | Edmonton | February 2024