Hiroaki Umeda, a choreographer who has been attracting attention in Japan and abroad with his “visual performances” blending imagery, sound and dance, presents his brand new dance piece at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]. Holistic Strata is a YCAM original production developed with the Center’s expert staff during the artist's stay in Yamaguchi, with the aim to break new ground in the filed of body expression integrating media technology.

Based on his own set designs mixing imagery and sound, Hiroaki Umeda equivalently combines in his pieces elements of light, sound, and the human body. For his audiences, these performances are opportunities to experience their own bodies' primary reactions triggered by intensely stimulating light and sound. Visitors to the performance at YCAM are likely to witness another leap forward by the choreographer who has been harnessing information technology to conquer the world with nothing but his body and a computer. Look forward to a novel type of performance that will rock your body senses and challenge your perception.

YCAM dance performance | work in-residence (new piece, world premiere)
Hiroaki Umeda “Holistic Strata” (commissioned by YCAM)

February 19 (sat) 19:00 start | 20 (sun) 14:00 start , 2011
Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] Studio A
http://special.ycam.jp/holistic-strata/
∗ The program also includes a performance of “Accumulated Layout” (2007)
∗ Talk events after each performance

Admission: (Free seating)
Advanced tickets — ¥2,800 | “any” members & special discounts ¥2,500 | Under 26 ¥2,000
Tickets at the door — ¥3,300

YCAM ticket information desk:

Phone: +81-83-920-6111 (10:00-19:00 | closed on Tuesdays or on Wednesdays in case Tuesday is a public holiday)
Online: http://www.ycfcp.or.jp/ (open 24 hours, user registration required. Japanese only)
∗ Special discount: A special discount is available for seniors over 65, as well as for handicapped persons and one accompanying care person each.
∗ Children of preschool age or younger are not admitted.
∗ Childcare service: This service is available for children aged six months or older. Fees: ¥500 for one child; ¥300 per child for two or more children. Application: Applications must be made one week prior to the event at the latest via the ticket information desk. ∗ Wheelchairs: Please contact the venue for information
∗ Please note that the performance involves intense light and sound, and therefore may not be suited for small children and visitors sensitive to strong acoustic/visual impact.

Related Events

YCAM Backstage Tour

February 5 (sat), 6 (sun) 14:00–15:00 Admission free
Navigator: Hiroaki Umeda, YCAM education staff
Full tour on each day; number of participants limited to 30 per tour (reservation required)
Target group: Elementary school students and older (students in grade 1-3 must be accompanied by a parent)

Talk event

Talk events with Hiroaki Umeda will take place after each performance.
* Admission only with performance ticket
* Japanese only
19 (sat) Guest: Kazuhiko Hachiya (Media artist)
20 (sun) Guest: Satoru Higa (Artist / Programmer)

Organized by: Yamaguchi City Foundation for Cultural Promotion
In association with: Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi City Board of Education
Grants from: Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities (JAFRA), , EU-Japan Fest Japan Committee
Equipment cooperation: Color Kinetics Japan Incorporated
Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs Government of Japan in the fiscal 2010
Co-developed with: YCAM InterLab
Produced by: Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]