What do frisbee, snowboarding, and dancing at your high school prom all have in common? The laws of physics, of course. Explore the science of movement by visiting ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center this summer to experience Body Language: an interactive exhibit bringing physics to life, May 17 – September 1. Physics is the science of movement, space, time… basically the universe and everything in it. Sound broad? Well, it is. “Physics is everywhere,” says Executive Director Phelan Fretz (with a nod to Sting), “Every breath you take, every move you make.” ECHO will complement the exhibit with a full spectrum of “Move It!” programming throughout the summer, with performances and workshops by Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater of Burlington, Circus Smirkus, SegRides of Vermont, and many more. Specific dates can be found on ECHO’s website at www.echovermont.org.

At once universal and invisible, the physics of human movement is such an integrated part of our lives that it can be a difficult concept to understand. That’s where Body Language is unique: The first exhibit designed by professional dancers and physicists, it’s an experiential journey into the wonders of human movement. Forget “hands-on,” this exhibit is “full-body-on”; engaging every inch of your muscles, mind, and imagination…

• Get moving with the ultimate interactive giant Snibbe Screens, where you can literally dance with your own shadow and e-mail the image to friends and family.
• Grab on to a larger-than-life turntable and experience angular momentum and centrifugal force.
• Test the “maximum force” of your jumps, leaps, and hops.

Body Language combines innovative exhibit elements like Snibbe Interactive Installations from tech-wizard Scott Snibbe, and the Whittaker Center for Science’s popular Bodies in Motion collection; providing over 17 dynamic interactives that make the physics of movement accessible to children and adults of all ages.

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