The School of Dance presents HEROES

In the last episode we heard The Pond, from a scenario by Marthanne Robson. In this episode we're talking to Marthanne about her life, and about an artistic hero of hers.Featuring piano music written and performed by Elena Ilin. We also hear Reiko Locker on the violin, and a bit of the Clan Stewart Pipe Band. The Clan Stewart Pipe Band recording is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. Send us a note...HEROES was a project of The School of Dance, Artistic Director Merrilee Hodgins, in Ottawa, focusing on creativity and community, celebrating memories, strengths, and contributions.HEROES podcast is hosted by Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan, with original piano music by Elena Ilin.This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

We were talking about how sometimes a community can be a hero, and Marthanne Robson had an idea for a play. So, following her scenario, we improvised some dialogue and turned it into a play.With the participation of Kathryn Holst, Gaye Szeszycki, Marthanne Robson, plus Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan.Send us a note...HEROES was a project of The School of Dance, Artistic Director Merrilee Hodgins, in Ottawa, focusing on creativity and community, celebrating memories, strengths, and contributions.HEROES podcast is hosted by Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan, with original piano music by Elena Ilin.This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Sometimes we find heroes in our families. Brenda Kennedy remembers her husband, Isobel Bisby talks about her brother-in-law, and Marthanne Robson tells us about her son.Send us a note...HEROES was a project of The School of Dance, Artistic Director Merrilee Hodgins, in Ottawa, focusing on creativity and community, celebrating memories, strengths, and contributions.HEROES podcast is hosted by Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan, with original piano music by Elena Ilin.This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Sometimes heroes come dancing and singing. Bonnie Mende remembers her parents dancing, and Donna Millar recalls an inspiring teacher.Send us a note...HEROES was a project of The School of Dance, Artistic Director Merrilee Hodgins, in Ottawa, focusing on creativity and community, celebrating memories, strengths, and contributions.HEROES podcast is hosted by Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan, with original piano music by Elena Ilin.This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Can a community be a hero? Kathryn Holst tells us how teaching in Cat Lake First Nation gave her a new perspective.Send us a note...HEROES was a project of The School of Dance, Artistic Director Merrilee Hodgins, in Ottawa, focusing on creativity and community, celebrating memories, strengths, and contributions.HEROES podcast is hosted by Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan, with original piano music by Elena Ilin.This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.