Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Physicists are Human, too: A talk about physics using dancers to help communicate the science


A talk about physics, forces, and humanity using dancers instead of PowerPoint. Performed at Thirst DC (http://thirstdc.com/) on August 21, 2014, as part of a series of informal science talks.

Written, choreographed (in collaboration with the dancers), and given by Greg Mack,  PhD astrophysicist and ballet/modern dancer, and current AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow.

Featuring Amanda Layton-Whiteman (director of Northern Virginia-based Groundworks Dance Ensemble, who also help edit the choreography), Boris Willis (Director of Boris Willis Moves and professor at George Mason University), Chris Richardson, Beverly Diaz, and Sveta Pyntikova. Cameo appearances by Tom Di Liberto and Mia Lowden