Mocean Dance Season

Rainbow prism colours with text: Mocean Dance 2023/2024

2023/2024 Curatorial Statement

Co-Artistic Directors Susanne Chui and Sara Coffin share their vision for Mocean's 2023/2024 season.

Mawita'nej aqq amalkaltinej

Catalyzing a new opportunity for Indigenous-led artistic development.

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Dancing Kmɨtkinu

Research begins for Dancing Kmɨtkinu, a new creation by Mi'kmaq artists shalan joudry, and Sarah Prosper, joining their practices in poetry/storytelling, and dance.

Three people dance in a bright studio space

From the Top (2022) by Syreeta Hector. Photo by Kevin MacCormack. Performers: Susanne Chui, I'thandi Munro and Syreeta Hector

Professional Training

Intermediate to advanced

Ongoing weekly morning training

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Spring Blooms | The Dance of Life

Free performances on Mar 23 + 27, premiering the Communities in Mocean - Older Adults Dance Project, with works by local artists.

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Photo by Kevin MacCormack

Communities in Mocean

A new program supporting older adults to take part in a community-led artistic process, creating a dance for a public sharing.

An intergenerational group stand in a well light room with arms outstretched reaching in a wide start smiling taking part in a public dance class

Photo Credit: Kevin MacCormack

Moving With Mocean

Free classes for all ages and levels at the Halifax Central Library, and Keshen Goodman Library.

Two images combined of a duet and a trio of dancers under blue lights.

Touring

On tour with Sarah Prosper and Sara Coffin's Utawtiwow Kijinaq - Our Mother's Road, and Lydia Zimmer's Mercurials.

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Play (2023) by Jacinte Armstrong. Photo by Kevin MacCormack.

PLAY

Jacinte Armstrong's new participatory public art project premieres November 3rd and 4th at the All Nation's Church.

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Shifting Tides 2023

Mocean Dance and Atlantic Ballet Atlantique present a new selection of dance films for IMPACTfest 2023.

Hands reach out of a giant pile of translucent blue and white weathered plastic and beach debris.