(un) C.A.N.I (Creative Acts of Neo-Intelligence)
Experience the world premiere of Flyover Contemporary Dance’s latest work, (un) C.A.N.I. (Creative Acts of Neo-Intelligence)!
The culmination of their time as the Momentary’s first dance company in residence, (un) C.A.N.I. invites audiences into an immersive exploration of humanity’s increasingly tangled relationship with artificial intelligence.
Utilizing the aesthetic concept of the “uncanny valley,” this immersive, multimedia performance physically manifests the unsettling relationship between the human and the not-quite-human, fundamentally questioning the artist’s role in the rise of computer systems that emulate human intelligences.
The movement essays investigate ideas like doomscrolling, algorithmic biases, fear-mongering around human job loss, and danced portrayals of robots. Ultimately, (un) C.A.N.I. leaves audiences and artists alike questioning the uniqueness of human creativity and what ethical and artistic imaginings are available to us in a post A.I. world.
Tickets are $30 ($24/members, $10/students and teachers), reserve your spot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.
Want to experience dance more directly at the Momentary? During their residency, FCD will be offering open dance classes on Mondays and Wednesdays for all skill levels. Learn more and reserve your spot today!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
FLYOVER DANCE COLLECTIVE
Flyover Contemporary Dance is a group of contemporary dance professionals dedicated to bringing high quality dance to Northwest Arkansas. They believe that the rich artistic potential residing within the so-called “flyover states” deserves recognition and celebration on the national stage and beyond.
FCD creates choreography that is inherently collaborative, that transcends individual limitations, and generates art that is greater than the sum of its parts. FCD aims to foster a deep sense of community within the local dance scene, providing a platform for emerging and established dance artists to grow and flourish via purposeful place-making.