We often don’t think of our bodies, but dancers do. Through a sensorial experience, Shelby will examine how movement is a corner stone of human communication and engagement. Shelby Richardson is a choreographer, curator and designer located in Prince George, BC. Shelby first completed a BFA in Criticism in Curatorial Practice from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. She then went on to complete her Master degree in Anthropology from the University of Victoria in 2012. During this time, Shelby’s research focused on the ways in which institutions, such as museums and art galleries, worked to relay and represent Indigenous ideologies and identities through uses of space and curatorial projects.

Her choreographic work has been recognized internationally and she Her current research focuses on the ways in which dance and other art forms can be integrated into local communities to help prompt social exchange and dialogue. She works with her students to understand complex theories underlying contemporary art forms and the ways in which they speak to our current socio-political climate. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx