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Birgitte Bauer-Nilsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Performing Arts, Department for Jazz, Dance, PPU and Music Production. Her work bridges artistic research, choreography, and intercultural performance, with a focus on climate change, sustainability, and social engagement.
Her research is deeply integrated with her artistic practice, producing interdisciplinary performances that combine dance, music, installation, and digital technology. She has led the development of a climate-focused dance trilogy and the interactive installation Havets hvisken (The Whisper of the Sea), presented internationally.
Her artistic and academic output reveals a strong commitment to sustainability, indigenous collaboration, and pedagogical innovation in the arts. Recent works explore AI in interactive installations and new models for teaching green transition in art education.
The publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory in artistic research, intercultural choreography, climate activism through performance, and embodied pedagogy. Her work spans from ritual studies in Tanzania to telematic collaborations across the Arctic, reflecting a global and interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific Affiliations and Activities:
- Member of international research network Performing Research, University of Cambridge
- Founder and artistic director of Yggdrasil Dance (www.yggdrasildance.dk)
- Active in NOFOD (Norwegian Society for Dance Research)
Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, her leadership in large-scale collaborative projects involving researchers, indigenous communities, and international artists suggests significant mentorship and project funding roles. She has contributed to curriculum development in dance education and sustainability.
Labs and Teams: She leads Yggdrasil Dance, an artistic research collective focused on intercultural and environmental themes. Her projects involve transnational teams of dancers, musicians, visual artists, and scientists, often working in remote or telematic settings.
