United In Dance

United In Dance

Discussions on topics related to the world of dance in Nova Scotia, Canada, and in general. With special guests and our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight featuring the music of a different Nova Scotia artist each episode. Plus fun dance trivia and more!

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May 14, 2025 26 mins

Local Nova Scotia dancer, 10 year old Taya Tucker and her mom Sally are here to talk about Taya's upcoming exciting adventure as she prepares to join team Canada for the World Dance Championships this July 2025 in Spain.


PLUS! We bring you some special guests we met up with at the recent GMB Dance Day event who let us know what they love about dance!


AND! We have Halifax pop powerhouses G. Roy and Gizelle Grace and their ...

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We are very excited to present our conversation with principal dance, choreographer, teacher, and educator, Kealan McLaughlin.


A principal dancer with Estonian National Ballet and Canada's Ballet Jörgen, Kelan is now dancing with Opera Atelier while taking the steps towards a relocation back to Nova Scotia. We get into all of the incredible artistic possibilities he sees in the province and the Atlantic region. We also delve...

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March 10, 2025 41 mins

United In Dance welcome Kinetic artistic directors Emma Kerson and Kay MacDonald to the podcast to chat about Kinetic's programming, the power of independent dance, the need for community support, and so much more. If you're not familiar with Nova Scotia's Kinetic, this episode will be a huge eye opener for you!


Plus we have Nova Scotia alt-funk and pop group Casual Cries for Help in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight!

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This episode we are joined by Pamela Halstead, coordinator of PERFORM! Nova Scotia. We discuss the history of this vibrant longstanding program, the importance of art in schools, how teachers and schools can take advantage of the subsidized program, and how artists can become part of the program.


PLUS we have rising Nova Scotia music sensation IZRA FITCH in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight!


Check out the PERFORM! program a...

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We are delighted to present our conversation with one of Nova Scotia's most loved dance teachers and performers, Maria Osende. We sat down with Maria for an engaging conversation all about the power of recreational dance and the many benefits it brings with it for adults.

 

PLUS we have Nova Scotia music jewel PILLOW FITE in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight!


Follow Maria Osende online at:

⁠Instagram⁠

⁠Flamenco and Ballet School Mar...

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September 19, 2024 31 mins

We jump into fall with a conversation with new DANSpace community studio manager Nat Dooks. We're talking all about creating great arts spaces and the challenges of effective space for the arts community in Nova Scotia. PLUS we have Nova Scotia music jewel GOOD DEAR GOOD in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight!

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April 1, 2024 52 mins
A candid and introspective conversation with Isaac Mule, Robert Azevedo, and Sid Ryan Eliers, some of the key components of OutFest 2024, the Queer Theatre Festival happening from April 23 - 28, 2024 in Halifax, NS. We chat all about the excitement and challenges of being queer in dance, the dance pieces that Sid and Robert will be performing during the festival, and all about how important festivals like OutFest are for the arts ...
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Local dancers Alessia Silveyra, Coralee Kelly, and Michaela Salomon have each earned a spot to join team Canada for the World Dance Championships this June 2024 in Prague. And we wanted to hear all about it!


PLUS! Halifax rising star Gabrielle Sofia is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus dance facts, upcoming events, and more. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠⁠DanceNS.ca⁠⁠ and on our socials ⁠⁠Facebook...

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We are chatting with Nat Dooks, B-Boy and coordinator of the 2024 Nova Scotia Dance Week. Nat is giving us all the details of what to expect during Dance Week, how to get involved, and some exciting surprises.


PLUS! Halifax alt pop artist MIRRORS. is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus dance trivia and more. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠DanceNS.ca⁠ and on our socials ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠TikT...

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On our third episode, we welcome chiropractor Dr. Ryan Robichaud and Massage Therapist Ryan Young to the podcast for an engaging and insightful conversation about dance and our body. We discuss some common injuries seen in dancers, the importance of recovery during training, what parents can do to help their children as they move from play to proficiency, and much more. PLUS! Rising star BURRY is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight...
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October 31, 2023 35 mins
On our second episode, we have the good fortune to spend some time with Royal Winnepeg ballet dancer and East Coast kid, Liam Caines. After 16 years touring with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Liam has returned home to his roots in New Brunswick to help train and inspire the next generation of dancers. PLUS! It's Leanne Hoffman in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus dance trivia and upcoming events in our community calendar....
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September 25, 2023 34 mins
The inaugural episode. We speak with Dance Nova Scotia Board President Sara Adams about the state of dance in Nova Scotia and the exciting work and opportunities that lie ahead. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at www.dancens.ca
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