United In Dance

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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!

  1. S1 E17: Therese Cruz and Everyday Arts Advocacy Part 1

    2D AGO

    S1 E17: Therese Cruz and Everyday Arts Advocacy Part 1

    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.

    38 min
  2. S1 E16: Drag Sensation ZARA MATRIX

    11/03/2025

    S1 E16: Drag Sensation ZARA MATRIX

    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 Day" in our Nova Scotia Music Showcase. AND, a little bit of info on the evolution of Burlesque in our "Did You Know" segment. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DanceNS.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠

    33 min
  3. S1 E15: The Psychology of Performance with Cia Crawford

    10/22/2025

    S1 E15: The Psychology of Performance with Cia Crawford

    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 latest release "Oh Boy". Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DanceNS.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    42 min
  4. S1 E14: Dawn Web

    08/27/2025

    S1 E14: Dawn Web

    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's latest music phenomenons HOBO AQUARIUM is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus some Latin dance facts and more. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠DanceNS.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    33 min
  5. S1 E13: Nova Johnstone

    08/06/2025

    S1 E13: Nova Johnstone

    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. Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠⁠⁠DanceNS.ca⁠⁠⁠ and on our socials ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    35 min
  6. S1 E12: Taya Tucker

    05/14/2025

    S1 E12: Taya Tucker

    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 track BOSS GIRL in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus dance facts and more.Connect with Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠⁠⁠DanceNS.ca⁠⁠⁠ and on our socials ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ / YouTube

    27 min
  7. S1 E11: Kealan McLaughlin

    04/16/2025

    S1 E11: Kealan McLaughlin

    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 into his time travelling the world and his adventures with dance, and how a career in dance can extend far beyond performance or the stage. Prepare for a fantastic conversation with one of Nova Scotia's future driving forces. PLUS! We have Nova Scotia's incredible new folk singer/songwriter Freya Milliken in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight AND! We bring you some fun facts about Highland Dance in Nova Scotia in our "Did You Know" dance feature.

    39 min
  8. S1 E10: The Power of Kinetic

    03/11/2025

    S1 E10: The Power of Kinetic

    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! Check out the KINETIC at: program at ⁠https://www.kineticstudio.ca/ FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM Connect with ⁠CASUAL CRIES FOR HELP online Visit Dance Nova Scotia online at ⁠DANCENS.ca

    42 min
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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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  • Creator
    Dance Nova Scotia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dance Nova Scotia
  • Show Website
    United In Dance