About WHODUNIT?

First premiering in 2022, WHODUNIT? has seen great success, and has become a well known and beloved show within our community. Created by Kathleen Doherty, featuring live jazz music composed by Andrew Jackson, the show is a twist on a classic murder mystery. The movement is rooted in Jazz dance, with rhythm, connection, groundedness, and a major sense of ensemble between the entire cast of dancers & musicians. With laughs throughout, the cast takes audiences on a journey to solve the mystery, while accusing one another along the way.

About Rooted Dance Projects:

Formally known as Votive Dance, Rooted Dance Projects was founded in 2012 by Kathleen Doherty & Stephanie Mitro. Under the Artistic Direction of Kathleen Doherty since inception, the company is based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, and is an integral part of the Nova Scotia dance community.

Rooted Dance Projects is committed to honouring the roots of Jazz dance and other related styles in their work. The company regularly creates, produces & presents work, tours regionally, hosts workshops and classes, and engages with youth through the Rooted Youth Project.

Finding identify in a rooted jazz dance style, the company has become well known for their highly physical, rhythmic, and engaging performances. Recent creations include WHODUNIT? and BASSline by Kathleen Doherty, and Don’t Wake The Lions by Catherine Hayward. The company works with live music whenever possible, and has created full length shows with original music by Andrew Jackson (WHODUNIT?), Tom Richards (Don’t Wake The Lions) and Andrew MacKelvie (Verge).

Featuring Dancers: Isaac Abriel, Marrin Jessome, Michèle King, Stephanie Mitro & Liliona Quarmyne

Musicians: Keith Doiron, Andrew Jackson, Caito MacDonald, & Sam Wilson

Guest Performer: MacKenzie Greenwell

Doors open at 6:15 pm, show begins at 7pm, come early to enjoy music by the band played in the lobby starting at 6:40pm.