Previous Events
Universal Dance concluding Global Water Dances and Connect for Action St Vrain, June 2021
Previous Events:
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023
Global Water Dances: Stories from the St Vrain
A 1-mile walk at Golden Ponds Nature Area in Longmont with multiple stops along the way
to experience live music and dance performances about water from some of our region’s most talented artists. The event began with a ritual opening and water blessing and concluded with choreography that connected us to the international Global Water Dances project. FREE, open to all ages and abilities. The event featured bi-lingual artists and offered Spanish interpretation
Featured Artists:
Mimi Ferrie/Anima Arts Youth Performance, Melinda Harrison/NatureMoves, Maren Waldman/Global Water Dances, Dexter Payne, Elisa Garcia, Constance Harris, Julio Amida/Mi Chantli Crew, Mario Jose Olvera/Danza Mexica Tlahuitzcalli/MiChantli, Jesse Manno, and Oliver Jacobson. Read more about all their incredible work and talents on our PARTNERS PAGE.
May 4, 2023
Community Project Launch & Fundraiser
A lively evening of food, music, community building, and silent auction. Join project artists, reflect on your water stories, and learn about how to be a part of this collaborative project.
Music: Brazilian Choro with Jambu (Márcio de Sousa, Jeff Schuler, Raoul Rossiter)
Food: Culinary Jules (Juliette Wells)
Silent Auction: visual art, poetry, gift certificates, and more
June 2021
Connect for Action St Vrain 2021
A small group of local artists, scientists and participants gathered at Golden Ponds Nature Area in Longmont for an early version of our first St. Vrain Water Dance event. We guided participants on a one-mile walking loop, stopping along the way at the ponds and the St. Vrain Creek for storytelling, dances, contemplative time, and intimate conversation about our personal relationships with water. Each choreographer chose the specific spot for their dance. Conversations with engineers and watershed scientists deepened our understanding of the sites. This event also aligned with the international, biennial Global Water Dances project (globalwaterdances.org) where dancers worldwide danced for water on the same day.
This work was supported by the Office of Outreach and Engagement at CU Boulder and the Boulder County Arts Alliance and emerged as a part of the Art+Science+Action Partnerships Cohort.
