Karen McShane-Hellenbrand

Position title: Teaching Faculty; Dance

Email: kmhellen@education.wisc.edu

Research Summary

I am a self described "Caped Ecologist". Through my ongoing work with the National Water Dance Project, and ongoing curriculum design for environmental education, I advocate for water's protection, conservation, access, and advocacy. I am interested in mobilizing social activism surrounding climate change, and environmental protection through Dance Education and artistic performance. Most recently, I conducted an all-school artist in residency called Flowing Community Connections. Through an Arts Integration methodology, environmental education is delivered alongside dance and other academic learning goals under a 'water' umbrella.

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