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Miami Dade College’s Live Arts Miami will present the highly anticipated Huang Yi & KUKA at MDC’s Koubek Center Theater on Nov. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m.
This groundbreaking work fuses the precision of mechanical engineering with the artistry of modern dance through a series of captivating vignettes including live dancers and an industrial robot, KUKA.
Created, conceptualized and programmed by acclaimed Taiwanese choreographer, dancer and inventor Huang Yi, “Huang Yi & KUKA” is not just a dance performance — it is a poetic exploration of the relationship between humanity and technology. It aims to spark conversations about the capacity of computers to exhibit true creativity in a world where advances in autonomous robotics are moving at a rapid pace.
The captivating vignettes include live dancers who share the stage with KUKA, the industrial robot conceptualized and programmed by Huang Yi himself; a rigorous undertaking because a single minute of choreography takes 10-20 hours of programming.
The show, which has captivated audiences worldwide, brings together razor-sharp precision and stunning artistry, harmoniously weaving the realms of dance and robotics into a single, cohesive narrative.
“Dancing face to face with a robot is like looking at my own face in a mirror… I think I have found the key to spin human emotions into robots.” said Huang Yi, the acclaimed choreographer and creator of this work.
Named by Dance magazine as one of its “25 to Watch,” Huang has earned international accolades across Europe, Asia, and North America. In a week-long residency with Live Arts Miami, he will give master classes to Miami Dade College dance students; conduct a workshop and discussion with Robotics students at MDC Tech, and participate in a panel discussion on “Art, Tech and The Future of Human Expression” at Miami Book Fair.
“This performance offers a profound exploration of the intersection between technology and humanity,” said Kathryn Garcia, executive director of Live Arts Miami. “Huang Yi has crafted a compelling narrative that seamlessly fuses innovation and artistry, inviting audiences to witness a powerful dialogue between movement and machinery.”
HUANG YI & KUKA is an original production of Huang Yi Studio + developed at 3LD Art & Technology Center, in association with Sozo Artists and commissioned by Quanta Arts Foundation. The performance is made possible by the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council; the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and the Taiwan Ministry of Culture.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://liveartsmiami.org/events/huang-yi-and-kuka/.
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