Dance, Science and Technology
ABOUT
Founded in 2013 by choreographer Daiane Lopes da Silva and scientist Weidong Yang, Kinetech Arts is a non-profit organization that brings together dancers, scientists, and digital artists to explore the dynamic intersection of movement, science, and technology. Our artistic journey delves deep into the ever-changing relationship between humans and technology, contemplating its profound impact on the human-machine ecosystem. Our vision at KA is to unite the performing arts, science, and tech communities through immersive live performances and interdisciplinary collaborations to empower innovative ideas on a cutting-edge platform. KA is currently Home Company at ODC Theater and resident artists at Lucas Artists Residency Program.
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DANCEHACK
Every Year - Dates TBD
DanceHack is an annual festival where movement artists, hackers, and researchers exchange knowledge, assumptions, and at the intersection of dance and technology. DanceHack brings together creative minds for a 3-day program packed with workshops, collaboration, and mini-performances created on the spot.
Open Lab
Wednesdays 7 - 8:30pm at ODC
Since 2013, our weekly Open Labs have nurtured an environment for somatic, scientific, and technological research, where dancers, scientists, musicians, and technologists freely experiment and share ideas with each other.
Y-Exchange
TALKING ABOUT ART & SCIENCE
Last Wednesday of the month - 7-8:30pm
Co-presented by Kinetech Arts, ODC Theater, & the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Y-Exchange is a public and intersectional platform featuring artists on the intersection of technology, science, and the performing arts. Since 2014, hundreds of artists and scientists have been featured from all over the world!
Performances
Since 2013, Kinetech Arts has created 12 full evening performances.