Halifax Dance Association
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Mission Statement
Halifax Dance is dedicated to the development of dance through high-quality training and performance opportunities. We run five active studios, filled with dancers of all ages and abilities enjoying ballet, modern, creative movement, jazz, tap, breakdance, and hip hop, and an Inclusive Movement program, supporting dancers with special needs. Halifax Dance has been an active member of our dance community for over 40 years, developing long-standing partnerships with anchor organizations such as Symphony Nova Scotia, Mermaid Theatre and Mocean Dance. We are home to nine professional artists and companies in residence.
About This Cause
For over four decades, Halifax Dance has been nationally recognized as a leader in dance education. Along with core recreational programs for children, adults and teens, Halifax Dance offers a highly recognized pre-professional Intensive Training Program, professional classes, and Inclusive Movement programs for children and youth with special training needs. Instructors are highly qualified and educated professionals whose teaching foundation stems from accomplished dance careers and extensive training. The artistic faculty is devoted to their art form, imparting their knowledge with enthusiasm, discipline and passion to provide students with the tools necessary for success. In 1988, Halifax Dance formed the YOung COmpany (YOCO) to provide valuable performance opportunities for serious young dancers in our Intensive Training Program (ITP). YoCo provides a unique opportunity for dancers to apply their technique and skills to a variety of high quality performance opportunities, from the annual Nutcracker with Symphony Nova Scotia to a season-ending show. The Youth Dance Ensemble (TYDE), established in the 2013/14 season, provides performance opportunities for our middle ITP levels. Members of TYDE are also considered outreach ambassadors for the school through a variety of community performances. Many graduates of Halifax Dance’s Intensive Training Program and former Young Company members have attended some of the most notable post- secondary dance programs in Canada, the US and beyond. Many have had viable dance careers with such companies as O Vertigo, David Parsons, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Les Grandes Ballets Canadiens. Some have chosen to stay and develop the dance community in Halifax, including many of the current and past principal dancers with Mocean Dance, the first dance creation company east of Montreal to establish ongoing funding from the Canada Council. Our Dream (External Vision) To create and sustain a diverse, vibrant dance community where everyone can experience and appreciate the joy of the art form. Our Vision (Internal) To be the preeminent, most accessible and self-sustaining dance school in our community through high quality programming and outstanding performances. Our Mission Halifax Dance is dedicated to the development of dance, for all ages and abilities, through high quality training and performance opportunities. Mandate In order to fulfill the mission, Halifax Dance is mandated to undertake the following activities: • Program a variety of recreational dance classes for children, teens and adults • Offer an Intensive Training Program for serious young dancers • Hold a season-ending performance featuring child and teen students • Partner with Symphony Nova Scotia on the annual Nutcracker ballet • Offer the Young Company for selected ITP dancers that includes the opportunity to dance to professionally choreographed work • Offer an artist/company in residence studio rental program to professional dancers and the dance community for rehearsal and creation activities Values We value the following, which guide the work, relationships and activities at Halifax Dance: • Professionalism and respect in the instruction we give, the opportunities we provide to our students and in our interactions with everyone in the Halifax Dance community • The well-being of our students, families, and colleagues, respecting whole body/mind health and individual needs and concerns • Excellence and integrity in our approach to programming, instruction and administrative work, leading to the long term health and sustainability of the organization.