For Immediate Release
Dance Nova Scotia Celebrates 50 Years of Dance Excellence in Nova Scotia with Year-Long Anniversary Festivities
Halifax, NS — October 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Dance Nova Scotia, and we are thrilled to announce a year-long celebration of dance, culture, and community. Since its founding in 1975, Dance Nova Scotia has been a pillar of the arts community, fostering the growth of dance across the province and uniting dancers from all backgrounds.
Throughout the next year, Dance Nova Scotia will showcase the diversity and vitality of dance across all genres, abilities, age groups, traditions, and cultures with a variety of projects that will engage our provincial community.
Executive Director of Dance Nova Scotia, Kenney Fitzpatrick, expressed the importance of this milestone:
“For 50 years, Dance Nova Scotia has been a hub for dance lovers, enthusiasts, and professionals alike. We are incredibly proud of our community, and this year-long celebration will not only honor our past but also look toward an inspiring future.”
Stay tuned for details and updates by visiting our website DanceNS.ca or following us on social media as we dance into the future together!
About Dance Nova Scotia:
Dance Nova Scotia is the provincial arts service organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of dance in Nova Scotia. With a mission to support and promote the art of dance in all its forms, Dance Nova Scotia connects dancers, choreographers, educators, and enthusiasts from across the province, creating a vibrant and inclusive dance community.
Since its founding, Dance Nova Scotia has been committed to advocating for the diverse dance practices that thrive in the province, from traditional and cultural dance to contemporary and experimental forms. Through services, resources, programs, workshops, performances, and collaborations, we aim to increase the visibility of dance as an essential part of Nova Scotia’s rich cultural fabric.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Kenney Fitzpatrick
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