Turn Out Radio is an innovative and engaging talk show hosted by Nicole Inica Hamilton, which incorporates the latest in dance news within the national and international spectrum of current events. A fresh and lively program, Turn Out Radio broadcasts live every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST and currently airs on CIUT 89.5 FM, Bell Fibe TV, Rogers Cable TV, and on some of your favourite podcast platforms. Conversations on the show provide an honest and transparent space to express lived experie ...
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What's On: The Toronto International Tap Dance Festival
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The third edition of the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival runs this season from August 15-18, 2024. Produced by Toffan Rhythm Projects with support from Harbourfront Centre, The four day event will host shows, workshops, panel discussions, and nightly jams. On this event spotlight, Allison Toffan (Artistic Director of Toffan Rhythm Projects…
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The Toronto Caribbean Carnival - Liberation & the dancing body
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Ronald A. Taylor (Artistic Director of Ronald Taylor Dance) and Collette 'Coco' Murray (Artistic Director of Coco Collective) who discuss the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, and the exploration of the dancing body in relationship to liberation from bondage. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out R…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Mayumi Lashbrook (Curator and Artistic Producer of Porch View Dances 2024) who opens up about PVD, creating experiential work, and conscious bodies methodology. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that li…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with multidisciplinary artist Diana Lopez Soto, who opens up about sustainability, and how culture, heritage, and relationship to earth inform her practice. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both o…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Dorotea Saykaly (Award winning Canadian choreographer and performing artist) who joins the show to share thoughts on the themes and explorations which inform her work. Including, her curiosities and paramount interests of what makes us human. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We in…
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30 years of the Little Pear Garden Dance Company
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Emily Cheung (Artistic Director of the Little Pear Garden Dance Company) who discusses the relationships between Chinese Classical, and Chinese Contemporary Dance, the 30th anniversary of the Little Pear Garden Dance Company, and celebrating Asian Heritage Month. Thank you for tuning in to …
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Vivine Scarlett (dance Immersion Founder & Global Engagement Advisor) and Timea Wharton-Suri (dance Immersion Curator & Executive Director) who open up about the extraordinary intergenerational and international legacy of dance immersion, and the company's 30th anniversary celebration. Than…
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Life inspirations and the contemplations of emerging
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Kevin Lau (Company member of Côté Danse, and The Klein Collective) who opens up about the inspirations which drive his dance practice, and the contemplations of emerging. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stori…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Malgorzata Nowacka-May (Artistic Director of the Chimera Project Dance Theatre) who opens up about societal realities, connection, and the contemplations explored in the double bill world premiere of Unclearing. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week f…
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Embodiment, connectivity, and collective transformation
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with award-winning choreographer, director and embodiment facilitator Shannon Litzenberger who opens up about the exploration of embodiment, and the powerful prospects of creating, and leading together within community among our distinct complexities. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. W…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with co-performers and choreographers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu to discuss Deciphers. A work which explores the complexities of communication through the lens of understanding and misunderstanding, while addressing translation as a linguistic phenomenon centering on the immigrant experience. Th…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with dancer, and choreographer Fernando Anuang’a who discusses his internationally-renowned contemporary Maasaï dance solo, TRADITIONAL FUTURE, and how the work explores evolving tradition towards modernity. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the br…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with performer/choreographer/art maker Allison Cummings who opens up about returning to the stage with her new solo work, Bear; presented by Citadel Live. A deeply personal work which speaks to the unpredictable nature of life. A work which has been influenced by Allison’s own journey through br…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Heather Cornell (Artistic Director and co-founder of Manhattan Tap) to discuss Tap dance, oral history, and the Legacy Project. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the stage. …
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Engaging seasoned professional artists in Canada
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Scott Walker (Executive Director of the Canadian Artists Network) who joins the show to discuss the measures of support, programming, and services that the organization offers seasoned artists. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, …
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Performance Coach Shawn Byfield to discuss thoughts on self-reflection, and Byfield's new workbook “You Came to Slay.” Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the stage. Learn mor…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Piotr Stanczyk (Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada) who reflects upon his first moments at the company, intentionality in movement and storytelling, and his journey into retirement. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadc…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Mimi Beck (Founding Dance Curator at DanceWorks) who opens up about her work at DanceWorks, exploring dreams and interests in retirement, and her induction into the DCD Hall of Fame. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explo…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton and guest host Ilter Ibrahimof (Artistic Director of Fall for Dance North) sit down with Alejandro Cerrudo (Artistic director of Charlotte Ballet) to discuss the highly anticipated Toronto performance KAMUYOT, and the 2023 FFDN Festival. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us …
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Cassa Pancho (Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black) who shares about the work of the company, and the Fall for Dance North performance of NINA: By Whatever Means. Choreographed by award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite…
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The Breakin' Convention and fifty years of hip hop
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with MC, dancer, spoken word artist, and director Jonzi D who opens up about the Breakin' Convention, and 50 years of hip hop. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the stage. Learn …
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In discussion with the Honorable Dr. Jean Augustine
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with the Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine who shares thoughts about the social justice climate, activism, the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival, and the inaugural Augustine Award of Excellence which is named in her honor. An award which celebrates those in dance, film, music, and photography. Th…
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Exploring deep connection through the practice of creation
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with award winning choreographer, Debra Brown to discuss exploring deep connection through the practice of creation. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the stage. Learn more about…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with dancer, choreographer, teacher, and artistic director Terrill Maguire who shares thoughts about the power of growing older in her artistic practice, and what she is considering as she aligns her practice with global climate issues and environmental realities. Thank you for tuning in to Turn…
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Artistic encounters, and dance made in Canada
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Yvonne Ng (Co-festival director of dance: made in canada / fait au canada) who discusses her personal journey, the festival, and how the event creates opportunity for new awareness and the expansion of contemporary perspectives, and compositions. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. W…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Denise Fujiwara (Choreographer, director, Artistic Director of Fujiwara Dance Inventions) who discusses her work MOVING PARTS which investigates the beauty, and complexity of the human body. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as …
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On July 24, 2023, Montreal’s Rhythm Tap Queen Ethel Bruneau passed away. On today’s broadcast, Turn Out Radio pays tribute to Bruneau’s life with a special re-broadcast of our past interview with the inspirational preacher of tap. For over 6 decades, Bruneau taught, and shared with hundreds of children and adults. Leaving a beautiful legacy of tran…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with guest Rhonda Roberts (Performer, educator and adjudicator) who reflects upon her career journey, the power of moving through her 50’s, and the art of balance. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live…
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On this episode, guest host Travis Knights sits down with featured guest Timea Wharton-Suri for a powerful conversation that explores transformation, and dance life after death. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the stage. Learn mor…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Jenn Goodwin (dance artist, curator, and artistic producer/programmer) who opens up about exploring the play, power, and politics of the body in motion. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both …
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Andrew Tay (Artistic Director of Toronto Dance Theatre), and Ashley “Colours” Perez (Co-Artistic Director of Mix Mix Dance) who open up about collaboration, approaches to their artistic practices, and Toronto Dance Theatre's Dora Mavor Moore award nominated "The Magic of Assembly." Thank yo…
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Holistic approaches and community connection
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with dancer, producer and the founder of Girl Power’d Brittnee Habbib who shares about her holistic approach to teaching young artists, connection to self and others, and how her journey as a Canadian national gymnast informs her dance practice. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invi…
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with choreographer and creative director Hollywood Jade to open up about soul searching, pride, and the upcoming DIVA Toronto Edition Drag Show. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond…
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On this episode, guest host Travis Knights sits down with Professor Moncell Durden for a discussion that opens up about jazz dance, hip hop, history, and the 2023 Intangible Roots Professional Development Intensive. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live b…
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An exploration and investigation of a mental health journey
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with guests Ronald A. Taylor (Ronald Taylor Dance), and Michelle Herbert (Black Mental Health Canada) to discuss the investigation of mental health illness of Caribbean persons, living in Canada. This episode also opens up shares from Taylor who reflects on his personal psychosis diagnosis, and …
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No excuses, no limits, and learning to do things our own way
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli who opens up about family, ILL-Abilities, the Olympics, Harbourfront Centre's JUNIOR festival, and adapting a mindset of learning to do things our own way. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore…
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Inspiration, healing, and a look beyond the stage: With Nicole Inica Hamilton and Travis Knights - Part 2
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On this episode, guest co-host Travis Knights sits down with Turn Out Radio producer/ host Nicole Inica Hamilton for part 2 of their discussion which takes a look into Hamilton’s career, loss, dreams, and intimate thoughts on her life beyond the stage. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, …
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Inspiration, healing, and a look beyond the stage: With Nicole Inica Hamilton and Travis Knights - Part 1
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On this episode, guest co-host Travis Knights sits down with Turn Out Radio producer/ host Nicole Inica Hamilton for a discussion which takes a look into Hamilton’s career, loss, dreams, and intimate thoughts on her life beyond the stage. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore …
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Navigating culture within a multicultural society
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On this episode, guest host Travis Knights sits down with Harikishan S Nair to discuss navigating culture within a multicultural society, his work within the community, and giving access and resources to the people who need it most. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the st…
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On this episode, guest host Travis Knights sits down with Johnathan Morin (Co-Artistic Director and Producer of Rhythm & Sound) to discuss tap dance, healing, and the Tap Love Tour documentary feature ‘Restorative Culture: Johnathan Morin.’ Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explor…
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Cultural reclamation, identity and ceremony
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Dr. Blessyl Buan who opens up about her current dance research and creation, “Rara: Reweaving Diasporic Futures” which explores themes of cultural reclamation, identity, and ceremony through the interplay of natural materials and movement. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invit…
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To begin: A journey in self love and discovery
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Sakina Ibrahim to discuss the power of self-care, sub-conscious programming, and healing. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the stage. Learn more about our show, the guests …
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The legacy of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to discuss the legacy of the company, his historical journey, and the repertoire work which celebrates our common humanity. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast,…
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Celebrating the 33rd annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Vivine Scarlett, founder of dance Immersion to discuss IABD's 33rd annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, it’s beginnings, and how it supports dancers and dances of the African diaspora. This broadcast also features celebrated choreographer John Alleyne, who will b…
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Mental skills training, and the intersection of well-being and mindfulness
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On this episode, host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with guest Lauren Ritchie to open up about mental skills training, mental performance, and the intersection of well-being and mindfulness. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as we explore the stories that live both on and beyond the s…
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On this episode, listen to the re-airing of our 2020 interview with Host Nicole Inica Hamilton and guests Chloe and Maud Arnold of Syncopated Ladies. This inspiring conversation opens up about purpose, legacy, elevating artists, their journey in dance, and more. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the b…
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On this episode, Host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Audition Artistic Leads Nabachwa Ssensalo and Jamal Story to discuss the audition space, measures of self-care prep for auditionees, and how the IABD is uplifting and providing opportunities through auditions for Blacks in dance. Thank you…
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On this episode, Host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Anisa Tejpar who shares how her work as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director focuses on creating brave spaces, defining consent, and filtering care for those onstage, the bystanders in the studio, and the audiences who watch, listen and are affected emotionally by weighted acts being perfor…
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On this episode, Host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with dancer, teacher, and CEO of BAMDance Ali Phillips, who opens up about the practice of conscious leadership and its potential to be paramount in innovation, creativity, motivation and service. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join us each week for the broadcast, as…
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On this episode, Host Nicole Inica Hamilton sits down with Vivine Scarlett, Travis Knights, Zahra Harriet Badua and Thomas Talawa Prestø to explore critical considerations when codifying dances of the African Diaspora. This episode is broadcasted in partnership with dance Immersion. Thank you for tuning in to Turn Out Radio. We invite you to join u…
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