HUANG YI & KUKA
Huang Yi’s HUANG YI & KUKA
Friday, November 15
7:30 p.m. in Stewart Theatre
$35-45 | $10 NC State Students | $20 Faculty/Staff
PRE-SHOW DINNER (reservations required)
POST-SHOW TALK: Stick around after the show for a conversation on the future of art, AI, and humanity.
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a pas de deux of unexpected poetry
– TIME
Dance plus robotics, yes please! Acclaimed Taiwanese choreographer and inventor Huang Yi and his robot companion KUKA blend razor sharp precision and stunning artistry, harmoniously weaving together the art of modern dance and the science of mechanical engineering.
This poetic performance reveals humanity through a series of vignettes between live dancers and KUKA, a giant industrial robot conceptualized and programmed by Huang – a rigorous undertaking because a single minute of choreography takes 10-20 hours of programming. Named by Dance Magazine as one of the “25 to Watch,” Huang blurs the boundaries of dance and robotics and has captivated audiences across the globe and on the TED stage.
Join us after the performance for a panel discussion on humanity and technology moderated by Rachel Levy (Executive Director of the Data Science and AI Academy), featuring Valeria López Torres (College of Design faculty), Dasan Ahanu (local poet and playwright), and Huang Yi (choreographer).
Family Fun with Robots
Join us for a special Family Matinee performance of HUANG YI & KUKA + a post-show robot party on Saturday, November 16 at 3pm.
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Artist-in-residence
Huang Yi and his company of dancers will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the week of November 11-16. Events include artist talks, class visits, a panel conversation on humanity and technology, and a robot party!
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University Honors Forum
Students in our University Honors Program will have the opportunity to meet Huang Yi and explore ideas about art and robotics.
BISTRO & A SHOW
Accessibility
NOTE: Haze and strobe lights will be used in this performance.
NC State LIVE strives to make our programming accessible to everyone. If you have an access need or an accommodation request, please email Liza Green, associate director at lwgreen@ncsu.edu. Learn more about accessibility at NC State LIVE.
It Takes a Village
This performance is made possible by the generous support of the Ministry of Culture of Taiwan.
NC State LIVE is supported in part by grants from the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission, South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.