Bodies in Sound at MONOM Studios

MONOM is home to the world's most advanced spatial sound instrument - built by 4DSOUND. DANCÆ will curate an evening of performances, entitled "Bodies in Sound", centered around Monom's state-of-the-art sound installation. 

In this production, not only dance but also the auditory experience will take center stage. MONOM’s 4D sound system offers a truly singular listening experience, allowing for an infinite number of ways in which music can be transmitted to listeners. 4D Sound Systems are spatial sound instruments with the ability to project Sound Holograms; sonic vibrations articulated through controlled dimension, position, movement, resolution, and interaction within space. This renders vivid listening areas without a ‘sweet spot’ in which sound is not heard as coming from speakers, rather, sounds appear in space as entities with a tangible physical presence, depth, and dimensionality.

By combining this with a live performance, the evening takes on a whole new dimension. In the same way the 4D sound system will feel all-encompassing, so too will the performance of the dancers replicate this model. The dance performances will not take place in one sectioned-off performance space but rather will be dispersed throughout, allowing audience members to engage with the performance on an interpersonal level. 

Incorporating motion capture worn by the dancers to influence the composition of the music, in addition to LED panels (2m x 1m) which show life-size renderings of the dancer's movements and abstract images, the performance becomes a truly immersive auditory and visual experience. We want this work to create something new in the performance space. How can we take the next step in bridging the gap between dance, technology, and music?

Aiming to break the fourth wall, this production will truly take you beyond what you have experienced with dance before. 

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