United In Dance

Dance Nova Scotia is extremely excited to welcome Montreal multidisciplinary artist and Ballroom Kiki scene leader Anton May to the podcast. A dancer and instructor, Anton is also the leader of the Montreal Chapter of the Legendary International Imperial Dynasty Haus of Hua Mulan as Father Broadway Mulan. We sat down to chat with Anton while he was in Halifax to present "Practicing Celebration", a...

This is a first in a new series within the United In Dance podcast focusing on the attack on the Arts, Culture, and Heritage sector in Nova Scotia as a result of the 2026 Provincial budget. In this conversation we are speaking with Oriana Duinker, Executive Director of The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, discussing the complete elimination of funding to the Writers in Schools program, what...

Part 2 of our conversation with Therese Cruz , Executive Director of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, artist, and Councillor for the Town of Shelburne, all about how we can advocate for the arts in our everyday lives. #FundNSArts Each year the fear of cuts to arts funding is real, and advocacy for the arts to ensure funding remains intact is vital. But not everyone knows where or how they can help make a...

We are very excited to have Therese Cruz , Executive Director of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, artist, and Councillor for the Town of Shelburne, join us this episode to talk about how we can advocate for the arts in our everyday lives. Each year the fear of cuts to arts funding is real, and advocacy for the arts to ensure funding remains intact is vital. But not everyone knows where or how they can hel...

It's high kicks, death drops, and sashays in this episode as we chat with Halifax Drag sensation ZARA MATRIX . We're diving into Drag as a dance form, how ZARA got started, what comes along with such a demanding art form, all about the Halifax Queen scene, new event group " Yas, Halifax! ", and so much more. PLUS! It's breakout star EMSTUU and the latest single "Better D...

This episode we're joined by psychologist Cia Crawford to discuss the psychology of performance, understanding anxiety as a bully, how it impacts performers, and how to combat it. AND! we have some fun facts about the history and use of dance in therapeutic practices in our "Did You Know" section. PLUS! Halifax elctro sensation KITTYBASS is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight with her...

It's a full FRINGE episode as we sit down and talk with Dawn Web who is presenting their show RED CORNER at the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival. And we’ll also be getting a special reading by Dawn of one of their pieces from RED CORNER. AND! we have some fun facts about the history of dance and its connection with the Halifax Fringe Festival in our "Did You Know" section. PLUS! Halifax&...

We're joined this episode by Nova Johnstone, owner and operator of Port City Ballet, and the founder of the new Port City Ballet Company. We talk all about the creation of the company, what it means for rural Nova Scotia, and touring the province with upcoming shows. PLUS! Halifax music duo SALTLAMP ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus some Latin dance facts and more. Con...

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...

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 th...

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 o...

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 o...

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: ⁠Instagra...

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!

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 festiv...

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...

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 ⁠Fa...

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...

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...

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