Ep 7: Dance as a Tool for Social Change with Vannia Ibarguen

Dance Unscripted

In this episode, Amy Elizabeth and Vannia Ibarguen explore the transformative power of dance in community recovery, advocacy, and creative leadership. They discuss how dance can serve as a civic tool for social change, the intersection of dance and systems engineering, and the importance of audience engagement through participatory experiences. Vannia shares insights on Global Water Dances, a project that raises awareness about water issues through site-specific dance performances, and emphasizes the role of feedback in refining artistic messages. The conversation showcases the potential of dance to address climate change, foster resilience, and create meaningful connections within communities.

Season One of Dance Unscripted is brought to you by a grant from the Lamar University Center for Resiliency.

Vannia's Links:

Social Media-

@gwdances

@vanniai

Website-

http://www.globalwaterdances.org

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. About Vannia's Work (00:04:24)

3. Healing and Connection (00:08:43)

4. Choreographing Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability (00:13:06)

5. Global Water Dance's Mission (00:22:46)

6. Technology Connecting Global Dance Communities (00:31:39)

7. Dance Activism Creating Real Change (00:46:27)

8. Conclusion (00:55:23)