Mocean Dance Season

A group of people dance, some standing, some on the floor.

Dancing Kmɨtkinu (in progress) by shalan joudry and Sarah Prosper. Photo by Kevin MacCormack.

2024/2025 Season Activities

Co-Artistic Directors Susanne Chui and Sara Coffin share their vision for Mocean's 2024/2025 season.

A woman stands shrouded in plastic debris.

Photo by Kevin MacCormack. Performer: Julie Robert.

Sea Unseen

Presenting our multidisciplinary collaboration with the Sable Island Institute, Nov. 9 + 13 at the Halifax Central Library.

A woman clasps her hands in front of her face.

Dancing Kmɨtkinu (in progress) by shalan joudry and Sarah Prosper. Photo by Kevin MacCormack. Performers: Sara Prosper, Isaac Abriel, I'thandi Munro

Dancing Kmɨtkinu

Research continues for Dancing Kmɨtkinu, a new creation led by Mi'kmaq artists shalan joudry, and Sarah Prosper.

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

Ongoing weekly morning training

Intermediate to advanced

A woman leads a group in a dance routine

Photo by I'thandi Munro featuring 2022 Emerging Artist-In-Residence Carolin Mateus.

SURGE: Emerging Artist Project

A new pilot project supporting emerging dance artists in a new creation process.

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 dance classes for all ages and levels at Halifax Public Libraries return this fall!

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Stories to share side by side (2024) Created and performed by Communities in Mocean participants and Mocean dance artists. Photo by Kevin MacCormack.

Communities in Mocean

Stay tuned for our Older Adults Dance Project

returning February 2025!

Spring Blooms

Stay tuned for the return of Spring Blooms in April 2025!

Featuring free performances from artists and community groups.

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CLEaR Forum

Choreographic Lab Exploration and Research Forum - Spring 2025

Week long creative residency at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts

2024-2025