The Impulse Series

The Impulse Series is a new interdisciplinary performance series pilot presented in partnership by The Rooms, Sound Arts Initiatives, and Neighbourhood Dance Works.

The series brings together local dancers and musicians to create spontaneous, real-time compositions in an intimate, low-tech performance setting.

Each presentation features a small mixed ensemble improvising together—without predetermined choreography or musical scores—and is followed by a short audience reflection period.

Tickets: $5 plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.

April 10 – Impulse Series – Ensemble

Alison Carter
Alison began contemporary dance and improvisation in 1986 with Jo Leslie and performed at the Sound Symposium in Don Stein’s “Aztec Dreams”, with the Louder than Words collective, and with Geoff Younghusband in “Reveen Space Music”. From 2003 - 2010 she danced with the Dzolali Drum and dance ensemble, catalysed by Kwasi Dunyo’s 1998 Sound Symposium workshop. She joined the Gutsink Collective for site specific improvisation 2001 - 2004; and Neighbourhood Dance Works community projects with Geri Morita in 2009, Andrea Tucker and Andrya Duff in 2020, and the Navigating Home project with Christopher House and Anne Troake 2017-2019. From 2016- 2020 she co-directed the St. John's Vocal Exploration choir with Mack Furlong. In 2022 she was onstage at the Masonic Temple for the first NDW Odditease Cabaret show. In 2025 she took part in Vertical Dance Week and Contact Improv sessions with Julia Carr.  

Caedda Enright
Caedda Enright is a multi-genre harpist. She is a graduate of York University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music. Her degree focused on using the harp in a jazz setting. She has extensive performance experience, from elegant weddings to charming local bars. Caedda is passionate about breaking the perceived boundaries of the harp, showcasing the instrument's immense ability in various genres. Caedda is currently based in St. John's but is proud to call all the Atlantic Provinces some sort of home. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors, either hiking or spending time with her horse!

Missy Morris 
Missy is an independent artist now based in St. John’s, NL. Born in Nova Scotia, raised in BC, educated in Toronto, and enriched in Asia, the beauty of a nomadic lifestyle continually inspires her work. After earning an Honours BFA from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metro), she worked in Toronto for a decade with several companies and as a freelance artist. After then teaching Dance and English in Thailand, Vietnam and China for five years, she made the move to St. John’s, exploring the rich arts scene on offer. Since settling here, she has had the privilege of performing in various projects, including Cameo and Close Up, both produced by Andrya Duff, and Sound Symposium’s Echo Village, directed by Benton Roark and Julia Carr. She looks forward to continuing her collaborations with the unique and engaging voices here in St. John’s.

Kate Read 
Based in St John’s, Kate’s diverse talents can be heard performing with the Atlantic String Quartet, as Principal Violist in the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and at festivals such as Sound Symposium and Tuckamore. Kate’s first solo album was released on the Leaf Music record label in 2022 receiving MusicNL and ECMA nominations. Containing a mix of works for viola and electronics and Baroque repertoire, it brought a new facet of Kate’s creative work into the spotlight. Kate’s work with electronics and improvisation has since taken off, creating live sound design for theatre productions Oderin (Loopstitch) and Pray for Rain (Ensemble Meduse). In 2005 Kate won a position with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, where she played for 6 years. Kate also played regularly with the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields and the Philharmonia. www.kateread.ca  https://loopstitchloops.com / https://ensemblemeduse.ca/

Seonaid Stark
Seonaid Stark (she/her) is a performer based in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a BFA in theatre from Grenfell Campus. She trained in dance for many years with programs including Dance Studio West, in styles including jazz, modern, and tap. She has also worked as a choreographer with Graham Academy and Corner Brook Regional High School. Seonaid loves moving and is so grateful to be a part of this project.