Ecotonic + Movement
An ecotone is a place where two different ecosystems meet. This is a place where you can find species that live in both ecosystems as well as unique species that only live in the intersections. Interestingly, you often find a more diverse group of organisms in the place where the two ecosystems come together than in the respective ecosystems themselves!
At Ecotonic Movement, the ecotone is the place where science and performing arts meet, where diverse groups gather to engage with ideas and with each other.
Ecotonic Movement brings together curiosity, fun and movement as a means for people the question: How do we move toward a future where all creation thrives?
We invite you to join us in engaging in dialogue through dance, theater, research, and conversation to ask more questions and discover answers. Together we will create Ecotonic Movement.
Meet
Jamē,
Jamē McCray, PhD, is an interdisciplinary ecologist who uses the performing arts to increase the diversity of communities engaging in discussions about today’s challenges. Jamē creates experiences connecting dance, personal stories, and scientific facts to foster learning, and help people develop creative, actionable ideas. She leads STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, and Math) workshops for teachers interested in enhancing their lessons by adding dance.
Her research interests include science communication, behavior change, measuring the educational and social impact of environmental performing arts projects, and the structure of collaborations. Jame is the Environmental Social Scientist at Delaware Sea Grant. She is also a collaborating artist with the Dance Exchange. Jame holds a PhD in wildlife ecology and conservation from the University of Florida, a MA in marine policy from the University of Miami, and a BS in Biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.