It's high kicks, death drops, and sashays in this episode as we chat with Halifax Drag sensation ZARA MATRIX. We're diving into Drag as a dance form, how ZARA got started, what comes along with such a demanding art form, all about the Halifax Queen scene, new event group "Yas, Halifax!", and so much more.

PLUS! It's breakout star EMSTUU and the latest single "Better Day" in our Nova Scotia Music Showcase.

AND, a little bit of info on the evolution of Burlesque in our "Did You Know" segment.

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This episode we're joined by psychologist Cia Crawford to discuss the psychology of performance, understanding anxiety as a bully, how it impacts performers, and how to combat it.

AND! we have some fun facts about the history and use of dance in therapeutic practices in our "Did You Know" section.

PLUS! Halifax elctro sensation KITTYBASS is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight with her latest release "Oh Boy".

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It's a full FRINGE episode as we sit down and talk with Dawn Web who is presenting their show RED CORNER at the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival. And we’ll also be getting a special reading by Dawn of one of their pieces from RED CORNER.

AND! we have some fun facts about the history of dance and its connection with the Halifax Fringe Festival in our "Did You Know" section.

PLUS! Halifax's latest music phenomenons HOBO AQUARIUM is in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight. All this plus some Latin dance facts and more.

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