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About the Festival
Co-produced by HarpSparks and the Voices Dance Project, *Shaping Reciprocity* brings together dancers, composers, and musicians to premiere new interdisciplinary works shaped by environmental science.
Across the weekend, audiences are invited into a space of learning, imagination, and connection — exploring how communities can reconnect with the more-than-human world.
Through performances, workshops, and conversations, the festival weaves together:
• Scientific insight
• Ecological storytelling
• Movement and sound
• Community dialogue
Performances
Reflection 1 (Program A)
May 29 & 30 at 7:00 PM | May 31 at 3:00 PM
Contemporary dance, harp, and digital art exploring human relationships with the more‑than‑human world
Reflection 2 (Program B)
May 31 at 12:00 PM
A showcase of new works by emerging composers and dance artists, exploring reciprocity through sound and movement
Workshops
Environmental Empathy Workshop
May 30 at 2:00 PM
Facilitated by Ecology Ottawa in partnership with SCALE, Voices Dance Project, and Jack Hui Litster
→ Explore your relationship with local ecosystems through movement, music, and reflection
Movement & Sound Workshop
May 30 at 3:30 PM
Guided by Audrey Lanoux & Kathryn Patricia Cobbler
Harp Innovation Workshop
May 31 at 10:00 AM
Led by Juno Award winner Dr. Angela Schwarzkopf
Why Attend?
In a time of climate crisis and ecological uncertainty, *Shaping Reciprocity* offers a space to:
• Reflect on our relationship with the natural world
• Connect through art, movement, and music
• Imagine futures grounded in care, responsibility, and interdependence
Don’t miss this unique weekend experience — get your tickets today and use the promo code BIODIV10 for 10% off.