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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving exponentially, and even starting to develop its own self-consciousness. The boundaries of human cognition are becoming less defined\u2026 Can humans take charge of technology, or will they be replaced by it? An intersection of time and space, a clash of the classic and the futuristic, and a battle between the flesh and a mysterious mastermind will take place on stage. In the thick of external commands and self-consciousness, is autonomy still possible? Is the thrill from the struggle between autonomy and manipulation quantifiable?<\/p>\n

Intermediate generation choreographer Justyne Li shows care towards humanity and the present era, along with her curiosity. After three years of cultivation, her short work Ode to Joy has been reshaped with her idiosyncratic contemporary vocabulary, guiding dance artists to push their bodies beyond their imagination. A tug-of-war between the flesh and technology is looming on the horizon. The audience is invited to enter a programmed realm in another dimension of time and space, and witness the dancing bodies oscillate between two extreme mental states.<\/p>\n

In the 0 and 1 computer world, explore the intricated connections between human autonomy and the constantly progressing technology. Let\u2019s open the \u2018Pandora\u2019s Box\u2019 of artificial intelligence on stage.<\/p>\n

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\nDramaturgy: Melissa LEUNG<\/a>
\nSet and Lighting Design: Lawmanray
\nCostume Design: Cindy HO
\nSound Design: WAN San-hong
\nPerformance: AN Tzu-huan<\/a>, Felix CHUN<\/a>, Suyi HON<\/a>, Felix KE<\/a>, Eric KWONG<\/a>, Genie LOK<\/a>, SHUM Pui-yung<\/a>, Nini WANG<\/a>, Tanki WONG, Skye YAO<\/a>, Simpson YAU<\/a>, Tally ZHUANG<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Key Visual Team” tab_id=”1712567406153-f161d9c0-c2ee”][vc_column_text]Concept: Justyne LI
\nArt Direction: Moss SIU@Mossmoshiii, CHAN Wing-shuen, Zenox TSUI
\nGraphic Design: Alfie LEUNG
\nPhotography: Michael CW CHIU
\nMake Up: Jan CHEUK[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Discount Schemes<\/span><\/h5>\n

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*For each purchase of 3 or more different events during advance booking period, patrons may receive one complimentary \u2018Dance Inspirations\u2019 membership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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People with Disabilities & the Minder<\/p>\n

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