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Fundy Feis weekend 2018
For most people, the long weekend in August is a celebration of our city. While there is some of that for Irish dancers too, it also represents our big weekend of dance each year. This year we had...
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Practicing at home – a not-so-secret, secret to sucess
When I was a kid, I HATED practicing at home. Whether for piano, violin or Irish dance, I avoided at home practice as best I could. It was hard, and there was a time where I had to practice in our...
View ArticleThe Celtic Arts
“Celtic culture has played an immense part in the world of music and dance. Its rich traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and it is important to preserve and celebrate the...
View ArticleAn Irish dancer’s Christmas wish list
It’s December and for many people that means it’s time to do Christmas shopping. We’ve put together some Irish dance specific gift ideas. Add your own in the comments. Merry Christmas and Happy...
View ArticleICYMI: Winter series with Symphony Nova Scotia
As part of their winter series, New Scotland, Symphony Nova Scotia put on five shows themed around Celtic music.We had the pleasure of joining the symphony, along with Shannon Quinn, to bring five...
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SPD 2019 – check!
Another year of March madness has come and gone and the wait begins for another St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s what we got up to. March 2-5: We got to perform once again with Symphony Nova Scotia in their...
View ArticleWe’re moving to Bedford
We’re thrilled to announce that Rising Tide has leased its own studio! Starting in January 2020, all classes will be held at Rising Tide’s studio located at 325-3 Rocky Lake Drive in Bedford. Until...
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Tara Embrett wins 2019 Tide Pride Award
At Rising Tide, we work hard to create a fun, spirited and supportive community for everyone at Rising Tide. Each year our coaches sign codes of conduct, and we ask our dancers to do the same. We ask...
View ArticleDance classes cancelled September 7
Given the potential hurricane coming our way, tomorrow’s dance lessons are cancelled (Saturday, September 7). We are very sad to miss our first day back to dance for the new year but feel this is the...
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Newfoundland is on the (Irish dance) map
We are so happy to share that we’ve been granted remote teaching status for our partnership with Mount Pearl School of Dance (MPSD) in Newfoundland. This is a big leap forward for Irish dance in...
View ArticleClasses cancelled Jan. 8, 2020
Due to the heavy snow and messy roads, all classes are cancelled for tonight, January 8, 2020.
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Launching online merch shop
For this year’s annual SWAG ordering, we decided to try something new : an online shop! To offer you more products without time restrictions, we’ve taken our merch online with SpreadShirt. Until...
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We moved. Rising Tide is now in Bedford
Awesome was the word of the day. Not just because of the massive wall sign either. It was awesome to be done all the work it took to get this space ready. It was awesome to show the studio off to...
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Fitting in feising
Feising is fun and super important as Irish dancers but let’s face it, going to feiseanna can be pricey too – especially when you have to travel to most feiseanna like we do (but we’re working on...
View ArticleDance classes suspended
Classes at Rising Tide are suspended until further notice. No classes or activity of any kind will take place in-studio until we are through this phase of pandemic response. Our hearts are heavy with...
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National Dance Week begins
Today begins National Dance Week in Canada.This week we are celebrating all of the wonderful gifts and experiences dance has given us at Rising Tide. Dance brings us so much joy, purpose and good...
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Safety plan for studio reopening during COVID-19
We hope everyone is as excited as we are to get back to the studio. Classes resume in the studio on Monday, June 8.To help you imagine what class will be like with our new procedures, we’ve put...
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2020/2021 Registration now open
Registration for the 2020/2021 dance year at Rising Tide is now open. We hope you can find all the information you need here, but don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.Registration...
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COVID-19 safety plans (as of August 2020)
To make sure our dance studio continues to be a safe place, we have updated our COVID-19 plan to reflect the current legislation and best practices. Please note that this plan is accurate as of August...
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Working on leadership with dance captains
Our first dance captains have taken their turns – and survived!A new initiative this year, beginning in the Advanced Beginner class, Rising Tiders take turns being a dance captain each class. This...
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