Join us for a special The World and Me trio of programs during the months of July, August, and September as we explore the Past, Present, and Future!
September's theme is Future! We will explore the biodiversity found on Earth so that we are better able to care for our planet and its future.
Join us for a special The World & Me as we celebrate diversity found in nature, movement, and the planet we call home with local dancers from Company | E, musicians from Sound Impact, and educators from the National Museum of Natural History. Watch a performance titled Letters to Earth*, explore different hands-on activities with museum specimens, and discover ways to make an impact in taking care of Earth for future generations.
Performances will be 10:20 - 10:50 & 11:30 - 12:00.
Hands-on stations and activities will be open 10:50 - 11:30.
More about Letters to Earth
The Earth is made of the magic of nature. Wondrous ecosystems – biomes – which make up the world we call home. For one special morning, the dancers and storytellers of Company | E and the Musicians of Sound Impact invite you to explore the Letters we write to Earth. A celebration and, at the same time, a cautionary tale of our impact on those biomes as told in the stories of “We Hear You – A Climate Archive.” 77 young people from around the world came together virtually to create and share their stories about what it’s like to be alive at this pivotal moment for our only home. Their stories are our inspiration – stories to share. Come for a wondrous experience and learn about how we can celebrate and heal the Earth, becoming agents of change.
About Company | E
Company | E is a DC-based repertory dance company whose work is created through international artistic and cultural exchanges. Using dance, music, storytelling, filmmaking and the Metaverse, the Company uses art to bridge cultural divides, speak to the critical issues of our time and honor the idea that “there is more than unites us than divides us,” Company | E serves as Cultural Diplomats with the U.S. Department of State, and educators of artists of all ages around the globe. The Company embraces the overarching “E” words that it was named for: ecology, equity, excitement, energy, education, engagement, and so many more.
Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.
Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice. To request this service, please call (202) 633-5238 or e-mail NMNHAccessibility@si.edu.
Image credits: NOAA - Public Domain (left image), Company E (middle image), John Severns - Public Domain (right image)
