Mocean Dance Season

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.

A frothy ocean overlaid with text and film ribbons.

Shifting Tides 2023

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

A cluster of hands and feet of four people in colourful clothing.

PLAY

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

Three people dance in a bright studio space

Professional Training

Intermediate to advanced

Ongoing weekly morning training

Moving With Mocean

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

Kmɨtkinu

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

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

Photo Credit: Kevin MacCormack

Sable Ocean Dance Project

Research continues in collaboration with the Sable Island Institute, exploring ocean plastic pollution and environmental education

A group of smiling people dance in a library.

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.

2023-2024