AWE & WONDER
A DS&D signature program, where Choreographers & Scientists are paired together to collaborate on a dance piece informed by science. This years program will be exploring PFAS or forever chemicals, with each scientist relating their work to the topic and each choreographer coming from diverse dance backgrounds.
PERFORMANCE DATES
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 | 8PM PST
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 | 3PM PST
L'espace Diavolo
616 Moulton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
HOW DO DANCE AND SCIENCE INTERACT?
Awe and Wonder is a performance connecting scientists with choreographers.
Three choreographers create new dances inspired by their conversations with three scientists. One scientist is paired with one choreographer, dialoguing about the scientist’s field of study, which then becomes the starting point for the choreographer. The resulting dance is informed by science in some way rather than a literal demonstration of the science.
The overarching theme this year is PFAS or forever chemicals, with each scientist relating their work to the topic and each choreographer coming from diverse dance backgrounds.
DS&D has been exploring the intersection between dance and science for over 15 years; this program examines the myriad ways scientists and choreographers collaborate.
Awe & Wonder 2023
2026 COLLABORATORS
This event is made possible by grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission.