Climate change, disease, and mass extinction are but a few of the large-scale and pressing problems confronting our planet. Scientists across the globe are conducting research and proposing novel solutions to these sticky problems. Yet the last few years have shone a light on the massive gap between researchers and the general public. So, what role can artists play in helping to bridge this divide? We can breathe life into these scientific data, theories, and discoveries, connecting people with cutting-edge scientific research.
In this course, we will explore the Dance Exchange Toolbox, a selection of choreographic tools that allow artists to create engaging performance pieces based on scientific research. While we will primarily approach this through theatrical and performance-based techniques, the lateral and metaphorical thinking skills we will engage make this course a great fit for any visual artist, musician, writer, or person simply interested in how to better communicate scientific research.
- Teacher: Daniel Tobin