Mocean Dance Season

2023-2024

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.

A woman stands in a forest next to a pond.

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.

A collage of 3 images of dancers and one of a flower.

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.

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.

A woman dances on a cliff by the ocean.

Mawita'nej aq amalkaltinej

Catalyzing a new opportunity for Indigenous-led artistic development.

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

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Professional Training

Intermediate to advanced

Ongoing weekly morning training

moving with mocean

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

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

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.