In this episode of Find the Connection Podcast, Kendra Robertson sits down with Emilie Buck and Ian Gilbert to discuss the evolution of Dancin the Streets (DITS), a beloved local festival in Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Blvd meets the ocean. Emilie and Ian share how their parents are/were creators and planners for DITS, creating a legacy that they are now continuing by taking a larger role in the event. They discuss  the challenges they’ve faced, and their passion for supporting the community through music and local engagement, and the memories they have of growing up attending the festival. Learn about the behind-the-scenes logistics, the legacy of DITS, and their exciting plans for the future of the festival.

🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson

🎙 Guests: Emilie Buck & Ian Gilbert

Emilie Bishop Buck is the daughter of Patsy Bishop, the creator and director of the annual DITS festival. Her mother has always been active in her community and Emilie grew up being a part of the festiva.  She is now a real estate professional with Keller Williams Realty. Known for her commitment to client satisfaction, Emilie has built a reputation for going "above and beyond" in assisting clients with their real estate needs. Her approach combines market expertise with a personalized touch, ensuring that each client finds the perfect property to call home.

Ian Gilbert stepped into his father’s role of coordinating the music for DITS, after shadowing him and being a part of the planning and execution of the stages since a very young age. His musician father, Jimmy Gibert, was a mentor to Ian & his friends as well as the musical community within the beaches area and beyond.  Ian currently works for J & W Heating & Air and has plans to continue supporting DITS, along with his husband and friends that have stepped up to continue the legacy his father & Patsy have created.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Emilie and Ian took a bigger role in the DITS event

✔️ The challenges they faced in running the festival

✔️ The role of local bands and community support

✔️ Legacy and family involvement in the event

✔️ The evolution of Dance in the Streets and what’s next

📇 Connect with Ian :

🌐 Website → https://www.jandwheatingandair.com/

📘 Facebook →: https://www.facebook.com/ian.gilbert.585

📇 Connect with Emilie :

🌐 Website → https://www.movingwithmargaret.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/emilie.bishop

 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/embishybuck/

🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-bishop-ab417b32/

📇 Connect with Dancin in the Streets (DITS):

 🌐 Website → https://www.beachestowncenter.com/copy-of-north-beaches-art-walk

 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/DancinInTheStreetFestival

 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dancininthestreet2025/

🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson:

🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/

📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a

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