United In Dance – Details, episodes & analysis

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 and LGBTQ community. PLUS we have Jade Bennett and Natasha Sophia, the 2 artists performing on the OutFest music stage, in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight!

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 / ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

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 / ⁠TikTok⁠ / ⁠X⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

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. All this plus dance trivia and upcoming events in our community calendar. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at DanceNS.ca and on our socials Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / X / ⁠YouTube

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. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at www.dancens.ca

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

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!

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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!

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 difference. So we're diving into the world of arts advocacy and how we can use our voice in a variety of ways.

PLUS! We have singer songwriter and producer Alanna Matty and her brand new single "January" ⁠in our Nova Scotia Music Showcase.

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 help make a difference. So we're diving into the world of arts advocacy and how we can use our voice in a variety of ways.

PLUS! We have emerging music artist Stacie Lynn and her latest single “Love Myself That Way” in our Nova Scotia Music Showcase.
AND, a little bit of info on the artistic sensation of Voguing in our “Did You Know” segment.