Dancing Nature: Science Storytelling Through Ballet

For centuries, art has brought science to life—from Leonardo da Vinci’s explorations of human anatomy to the influence of Maxwell's electromagnetic wave theory on the Impressionists. Now, Eleonora Moratto, a professionally trained ballet dancer and fungal researcher at Imperial College London is continuing that tradition.

After a prize-winning performance dancing her own PhD on plant-pathogen interactions, Elenora joins forces with the Chelsea Ballet Group to take to the stage at the Great Exhibition Road Festival. Together, in a unique fusion of movement and science, they’ll turn short talks from natural world scientists into breathtaking ballet performance expressing the urgent story of humanity’s impact on our planet.

Visitor information

Talks and discussions are intended for an adult audience and are best suited for ages 16+.

This event is one of the Art of Science talks, and there will be advance tickets released for this event closer to the Festival weekend. 

If you have an advance ticket, please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time. Your ticket gives you priority access, however, as this is a free event we overbook to help ensure a full event and your space may be reallocated. Early arrival reduces this risk.

To see the precise location of where this talk is taking place, you can use what3words.com with the code 'zealous.older.medium'. The lecture theatre is inside the V&A, accessed via level 2, please use the stairs or lift by the V&A cafe.

This event has step-free access.

To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to book free tickets for popular events.

Register now for the Festival >