Dance Nova Scotia

United in Dance Intensive Fundraiser
2026-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Melissa Connick School of Dance Studios, 5181 St Margarets Bay Road, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia
A one day dance intensive fundraising event. 100% of proceeds go towards scholarships to promote dance accessibility.
This is an in-personal event.

June 14 Halifax Contra Waterfront Dance
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Tall Ship Quay, Halifax Waterfront near the Discovery Centre
All-ages community dance to live, foot-stomping East-cost tunes on June 14 at the Halifax Waterfront! (weather permitting).
Weather:
Event is fair-weather only – please check our website (halifaxcontra.ca) or facebook (facebook.com/halifaxcontradances), for updates if the weather looks iffy.
If you are unsure, write info@halifaxcontra.ca.
We will make the final call by 6:00 pm on Saturday June 13th.
Also- very important: – Dress warmly!!
People are often surprised how cool it is on the waterfront, compared to up-town.
To bring:
– a water bottle – there is no potable water on site
– a warm layer- it can be breezy right by the water
– comfortable and flat shoes (no heels! boardwalk is uneven)
– a cash donation for our volunteer musicians if you can
– if you want to sit to watch/listen, bring your own folding chair!
Warning: there are no washrooms on site. The closest are in Bishop’s Landing (1477 Lower Water Street)
What is Contra Dancing?
– Contra dancing is an easy to learn style of community dancing with a high level of interaction and fun.
– There’s no fancy footwork, and the caller tells you what to do.
– You will join hands with many other smiling people as you travel in circles, zig-zags, and figure 8’s – the movement never stops and the live music carries you along.
– You can find more information at https://www.halifaxcontra.ca/details-about-our-dances/
Our dances usually take place indoors, so bear in mind that some of the information on our website will not be relevant to this special outdoor event!
Is this event appropriate for children?
In general, kids who are 8 and older can follow the directions and successfully participate.
Younger kids are still welcome – they can shadow along with their parents, or just dance freely to the music.
Thanks to @Build Nova Scotia for hosting our event!

Student Showcase 2026
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Alderney Landing Theatre, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, NS
The Leica Hardy School of Dance is proud to present Student Showcase 2026 on Saturday, June 13, at 3:00 PM, at the Alderney Landing Theatre.
Our showcase celebrates the dedication, artistry, and growth of our students throughout the 2025–2026 dance season. Students from our ballet, jazz, modern, and creative movement programs will take the stage to share the results of a year of disciplined training, creative exploration, and artistic development. The performance highlights the vibrant spirit of our school community and the joy of dance education.
Event Price: Adult & Senior $25.00 / Child & Student $20.00
This is an in-person event.

Steylen Athletic Wellness
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 | 188 Charlotte Street, 188 Charlotte Street - 2nd Levelr, Sydney, NS
A youth injury education & prevention program designed to help athletes stay strong, healthy and performing at their best. This information session we will be doing is focused on youth dancers and common injuries, information on proper nutrition and importance of rest and recovery. This information session will be led by licensed professionals- An athletic therapist, a physiotherapy assistant (with over 25 years of dance experience) and a registered dietician.
This is an in-person event.

Moving with Mocean
2026-06-08 13:00 - 2026-06-29 00:00 | The Aurora North End Parish Church, 5666 Sebastian Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 2K7
Announcing another summer session of
Moving With Mocean in Halifax’s North End!
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS and is an in-person evet.
Engage your body-mind connection this summer, with movement classes led by Mocean Dance! Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class is truly for everyone; all ages, all levels.
We will lead a gentle warm-up designed to engage your physical senses and activate your weight flow through a playful approach to movement. This class will awaken your body-breath connections, mobilize your joints, and bring a little extra movement excitement to your day.
These sessions take place at 1:00pm on Monday, June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
EVENT CONTACT: communications@moceandance.ca

Sea Unseen
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Paul O’Reagan Hall, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
An immersive dance performance with plastics collected on Sable Island returns to the Halifax Central Library on June 3rd!
FREE EVENT-RGISTER NOW
https://moceandance.com/event/sea-unseen
As the world turns its attention to the health of our waters for World Oceans Week (June 1-8), Mocean Dance and Sable Island Institute announce the return of its visionary co-production, Sea Unseen. This immersive dance performance offers a poignant reflection on a crisis that remains as urgent as ever: the over-consumption of single-use plastics.Beyond the captivating beauty of its wild horses and windswept dunes, Sea Unseen uncovers the hidden story of ocean plastic pollution on Sable Island. Dance, music, and storytelling unite in a delicate balance of artistic expression and environmental activism, holding space for the urgent and complex issue of plastic pollution. Born from a collaboration between Mocean Dance and the Sable Island Institute, Sea Unseen embodies the struggles of the ocean itself, navigating a sea of plastic in search of hope.
ID: Photo by Kevin MacCormack. Featuring Julie Robert. A woman stands shrouded in multicoloured plastic debris. Only the crown of her head and her softly raised hands emerge from the trailing pile of plastic. On the right, dark blue text over a light blue background shares performance details included in the caption.

Halifax Contra Dance - May 30th
2026-05-30 19:00 - 22:15 | All Nations Christian Church, 2535 Robie Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 4N3
The dance is a beginner-friendly community dance that’s welcoming to everyone! With super awesome live east-coast tunes by top-notch Halifax musicians. Non-gendered and welcoming to all. While you don’t need to bring a partner, you will be dancing with many individuals throughout the night.
Doors open at 7, beginner orientation at 7:15.
At 7:30 The dancing starts with our special guest caller from Toronto!
Dances start easy and get progressively more difficult.
The last few dances of the evening from 9:30 onwards are the most difficult.
Musicians: Jeremy Finney and Décota McNamara will be playing great tunes all night. Check them out here: https://jeremyfinneymusic.com/ and https://soundcloud.com/decotamc
Caller: Drew Delaware, English country dance & contra dance caller, teacher, and choreographer based in Toronto, gives us the pleasure of leading the dances this evening. Check out his work at https://drewdelaware.com/
The cost of this event is $15.00 or PWYC.

Contact Improvisation
2026-05-25 19:30 - 20:30 | All Nations Christian Church, 2535 Robie Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 4N3
Class Description: Contact Improvisation (CI) – Exploring CI as a question in motion we will explore the principles and practice of contact improvisation through physical skill work, perceptual tuning, body puzzles and practice time for focused dancing. We will tune our bodies to the physical forces and with each other, finding release and new discoveries in the point of contact, falling, following, leading, changing level, and flying. Unlock your potential and adaptability within the unknown, and discover the dance that is already there.

Event Contact Email: comunications@moceandance.com

KiDanCo Spring Season 2026
2026-05-23 19:30 - 2026-05-24 16:00 | DANSpace, 1800 Argyle Street - 3rd Floor, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2V9
KiDanCo’s Spring Season is just one week away. We are looking forward to welcoming audiences to DANSpace for this year’s performances.

Join our dancers and choreographers for a presentation of original contemporary dance works.
Dates & Times:
Saturday, May 23 • 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24 • 2:30 PM
Location:
DANSpace in the Lighthouse Arts Centre
1800 Argyle St., Suite 321A
Halifax
Ticket Pricing:
Adult/Senior – $22
Student/Child – $15
Family Pack* – $50
*2 adults with 2 children 12 & under
Reserve your tickets today through the link below:
https://simpli.events/e/67db9b

Moving with Mocean
2026-05-22 13:00 - 2026-05-29 14:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Event Description

Engage your body-mind connection with a free movement class led by Mocean Dance!
Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class will awaken your breath connection, mobilize your joints, and bring a little extra movement excitement to your day.
We will lead a gentle warm-up designed to engage your physical senses and activate your weight flow through a playful approach to movement. A variety of live music accompaniment will lift your spirit and challenge your rhythmic flow.
Come as you are, no registration required
This event takes place Friday, June 22nd and 29th.
Event Contact: communications@moceandance.com
This is an in-person event.

IN THIS HOSPITAL
2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | DANSpace, 1800 Argyle Street - 3rd Floor, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2V9

Moving with Mocean
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Engage your body-mind connection with a free movement class led by Mocean Dance!
Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class will awaken your breath connection, mobilize your joints, and bring a little extra movement excitement to your day.
We will lead a gentle warm-up designed to engage your physical senses and activate your weight flow through a playful approach to movement. A variety of live music accompaniment will lift your spirit and challenge your rhythmic flow.
This is an in-person event.
May 15th – May 22nd – May 29th

Tango Learning Labs I & II : Musicality for All!
2026-05-11 18:30 - 2026-06-10 08:30 | Tango Nova, 1084 Tower Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Tango Lab I/ Basics = 6:30-7:45 pm for new and continuing beginners. Emphasis on rhythmic walks, corner turns and minding the mood.
Tango Lab II for Int/Advanced = 7- 8:30 pm for experienced dancers. Dynamically explore musical options, challenge habitual step patterns, and share new discoveries!
Yes, class times overlap! The intention is for experienced dancers to provide inspiration and guidance warming up with beginners who are just learning about musicality. Then, after beginners depart, the remaining time will be exclusively devoted to discovering how this same musicality will transform your more challenging combinations. Be part of a focused learning environment in which to explore the tempos and feeling tones unique to Argentine tango!
Program runs from May 6th – June 10th
EVENT PRICING: per person/6 week/$90 or 5 week = $75/ 4 weeks $65. Drop-in $20

Physical Theatre Lab
2026-05-05 19:00 - 2026-06-02 20:30 | Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B5, Canada
PHYSICAL THEATRE LAB
Come play this May!
Discover the world of Viewpoints—a powerful method for improvisation and composition in contemporary theatre.
Through movement, space, time, and ensemble awareness, this workshop invites you to explore new ways of creating and connecting on stage.
Marjolayne Auger, director of Amrumi and recently relocated to Halifax, is hosting open theatre lab sessions throughout May.
These sessions offer a space for theatre lovers to meet, train, and create together.
What to expect: • Movement and voice training • Introduction to the Viewpoints technique (improvisation and composition) • Scene improvisation and ensemble work
Location: Bus Stop Theatre – Community Room (Entrance at the back)
Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM
May 5 – June 2
Open to all levels – no prior experience required
Drop-ins welcome
Cost: Pay what you can
Suggested donation: $15–$25 per session
No one will be turned away for lack of funds
Contact / Registration: auger.marjolayne@gmail.com

Boost Your Tango
2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Happy Soul Studio, 3089 Oxford St - Studio A, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 2W8, Canada
The class will start with a body training specially designed for tango dancers. It will be followed by tango technique exercises.
Then, skills to enhance presence, theatricality, creativity will be trained and used to interpret a choreographic excerpt.
Individual training, no partner needed.
The class for followers is from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, on Sundays, from May 4th to May 31st
The class for leaders is from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, on Sundays, from May 4th to May 31st

The event cost is $100 for the workshops and $25.00 to drop in

International Dance Day
2026-04-29 08:00 - 22:00
International Dance Day is celebrated annually on April 29 to promote the art form, honor its diversity, and highlight its power to connect people worldwide. Created in 1982 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO, it marks the birthday of modern ballet creator Jean-Georges Noverre.

East Coast Feis - CLRG Exams
2026-04-28 08:00 - 20:00 | Tir na nÓg Irish Dance Academy, 326 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Irish Dance level assessments held in conjunction with our annual feisanna.
Grade 11 & 12 applications will be accepted April 27 – May 11 – 8AM to 8PM
Grades P – 10 applications will be accepted June 1 – 30 – 8AM to 8PM
