Communicai

Like most people, we are questioning the rise of AI, and the impact it will have on us culturally, artistically and personally. But the effect of its presence will likely be unclear for a while. Stage 1 has already been societally embraced. Our senses might already be dulled in deciphering what is artificially generated, and what isn't. So this piece is choreographed as more of a “who dunnit”, than a clear statement in reaction to its use. 

I ask the audience to use their judgement to access who they think is the bot. Is it clearly one dancer? Is it more than one person? Is it everyone? Is it implied? Is it the audience? Is it another element like the music or lights?

Who is affected, and how? How does not knowing the answer change your view of what you are seeing?

Excerpt shown is a works in progress, February 2024, at Ballet Arts

Performed by Amy Ashley, Chauncey Pauley, Milena Hartog, Ebone` Williams, and Marine Tanaka

Music Credit- PARAGON “Sanarita” Feat. Laura Scarborough