The Conservatory moved over seven times sharing and renting space until 1996 when it moved to the Chebucto School , a historic 1910 landmark building in the West End of Halifax . The Conservatory acquired ownership of the Chebucto Road School in 1997 from the City of Halifax . The municipality sold the building for a dollar with the stipulation that close to half a million dollars be spent on renovations . ( The Chebucto Road School , built in 1910 , served as a morgue following the 1917 Halifax Explosion . ) In February , 2018 , the Conservatory was temporarily closed when a section of its roof was blown off during a wind storm . As of 2018 , The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts continues to offer an accessible and comprehensive program of dance and music instruction , accommodating students of all ages and levels of ability
Halifax Explosion
Halifax Explosion
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