Biography
Stephanie Rivers is an ecologist and contemporary dancer who explores the intimate relationships between ecosystems and human movement. Through her interdisciplinary practice, Stephanie invites us to sense the subtle rhythms of forests, rivers, and biomes and to translate those patterns into embodied expression. Her work bridges science, art, and spirituality, opening new pathways for ecological literacy and empathy.
She has performed internationally and collaborates with educators and scientists to develop programs that use dance as a tool for environmental education. Stephanie believes that listening to the Earth through our bodies is essential for cultivating regenerative cultures.
Key Projects
Dancing with the Biomes
An ongoing series of performances and workshops that translate ecological data into choreographed movement, inviting participants to embody the dynamics of forests, wetlands, and deserts.
Learn more →Embodied Ecology Curriculum
A curriculum co-developed with educators that integrates dance, ecology, and somatics to teach students about biodiversity and climate through their own bodies.
Learn more →Selected Writings
Media
Podcast Appearance
Listen to Stephanie discuss the power of movement in ecological activism on the “Ecologies of Awe” podcast.
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