iLAND(Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Art, Nature and Dance) is a dance researchorganization that investigates the power of dance, in collaboration with otherfields, to illuminate our kinetic understanding of the world. iLAND is at theforefront of collaborative art and environmental projects, promoting dialogueand integration between disciplines in creative processes, research, andproject development. iLAND believes that the results of such reciprocalresearch are informed and enriched by the different approaches of artists andscientists. Art and environmental projects are uniquely positioned to addressthe complicated challenges posed by climate change and the many issuessurrounding the use of natural resources. iLAND's programs support the developmentof sustainable cultural practices, and stimulate and encourage creative anddynamic interactions with the environment.