Our Story
Dance is one of our passions.
We have both been teaching individually and in different countries for a number of years! Recently we decided to join forces and bring a more diverse form of dance to the
Halifax area.
Try us, you'll love it
Get to know us
Linda - Ceilidh Dance
I was born and brought up in Scotland and have been dancing
since the tender age of 4! I moved to Canada in 1989 and since then have tried Ballroom, Bollywood, Belly dancing, Salsa & Swing to name a few, but my true love is Scottish Ceilidh.
I started teaching in 2017 and have been involved with the Bible Hill Recreation department, Town of Truro Events, The Colchester Highland Games & Gathering, The Douglas St School and Truro Pantomime Theatre. I moved to Halifax in 2021 and am looking forward to continuing to bring the joy of dance to the Haligonians.
I love to hike, paint and create things, I've travelled to many countries and seen many amazing sights but I always come home to Nova Scotia - it is New Scotland after all.
Ceilidh dances are a blend of Royal Court Dancing, Ballet and Folk.. It combines all three styles to create a fun set of dances which can be fast, slow, creative and oh so much fun.
You can bring a partner or borrow one of ours! The dances are a mix of partner, single & groups. They are suitable for a variety of fitness levels and I will teach both high and low impact.
Tayla - Bollywood & MTV Dance
I first learned how to dance Bollywood at CEC high school in Truro before going to the prestigious Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts in Scotland where I also studied contemporary, jazz, ballet and tap.
I taught Bollywood & Jazz at Glasgow University and have tried a number of other dance styles throughout the years.
I have also travelled extensively all over the world and have fallen in love with the diversity of dance in different cultures. I moved to Halifax at the beginning of 2022 and I am extremely happy to start teaching again at the Maritime Dance Academy.
I am also excited to bring the latest craze from the UK - MTV dance - ever wanted to learn how the stars do it in the music videos? Well that is MTV.
Bollywood is a fusion of art in motion and is good for individual dancers looking to learn a routine.
I look forward to welcoming you to my classes.
Stay tuned for details of our new venue coming soon.