Copyright Statement
7 minutes
Dance, screen dance, audio
In Collaboration with Katie Hein, Research Scientist, Trout Lake, UW-Madison Division of Extension
We were paired with Katie Hein who investigates the health of lake habitats by studying their shorelines. We were inspired by Katie Hein’s research and the Four Lakes region that our campus sits on to draw comparisons between the annual cycles of the lakes and the process of flow in their choreography. We invite you to dip your toes into the artwork and explore how our movement qualities and shapes are reminiscent of the many ways water exits around us.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Sabrina Bonine (pursuing Dance BS and Elementary Education BSE degrees) and Vivian Simpson (pursuing Dance BS and Kinesiology BS degrees) produced a contemporary movement-based work that explores many ways water exists in Wisconsin’s ecosystems.
ABOUT THE WATER PARTNER
Katie Hein: I am an aquatic research scientist working at UW Trout Lake Station. My work aims to connect science and community around the many lakes in the Northern Highlands region of Wisconsin. Some examples of projects I am working on that develop practical applications from research include: 1) investigating the best techniques for and long-term outcomes of lake shoreland restoration, 2) developing strategies that make lakes more resilient to climate change, and 3) evaluating approaches to reduce negative impacts of invasive aquatic plants and maintain ecosystem function. Wisconsinites value our lake-rich landscape. Science can expand our basic knowledge of lakes and enhance our ability to address threats.
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