Earthsongs invites audiences of all ages to consider their relationship to the natural world and the role human activity has on the environment. With a unique blend of dance and storytelling, the piece begins in a mythical time inspired by poetry from the Netsilik Eskimos. The story of the Carolina Parakeet, warns of species extinction told through the eyes of artist and scientist, Mark Catesby, known for his drawings of SC habitat. The story of the SC Sea Turtle Rescue Center celebrates the heroic efforts of humans committed to the survival of the natural world. Earthsongs highlights curriculum connections between social studies, science and dance, challenging us to learn from the past and envision a future of peaceful coexistence.
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Coming to Monuments uses social dance, theater, and storytelling to unpack the history behind the display of Confederate monuments and the conflicted legacy their presence bestows. Focusing on the period between the end of the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement, selected monuments from Charleston act as windows into a time in which Confederate memorials and Jim Crow laws were intimately connected. Fundamental to the work is the use of primary sources, such as letters, poems, audio recordings, ordinances, etc., which provide the inspiration for the structure, the movement, and score of spoken text and music by Charleston poet laureate, Marcus Amaker.
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