ØYA ~ lydstrømmer focuses on tactile and visual encounters with sound, making it particularly accessible for individuals with hearing impairments. In this performance, various natural elements are activated and set in motion by sound and performers.

The audience is invited into the space to engage in their own exploration of sound and movement. The goal is to create an immersive performance experience through physical interaction with sound elements. Vibration plays a crucial role in tactile perception, triggering both physical and visual movement in natural materials.

Inspired by the unique sound and texture of sand and stones, the performance explores the independence and interconnectedness of each particle and its collective movement patterns through music and dance improvisation. Navigating between physical and sonic landscapes, the performers engage in a dialogue with the materials and each other, touching on themes such as leading and following, separation and unity, control and release, belonging and alienation.

ImproDans Trondheim aims to provide an open, free, and safe space for the exploration of movement and sound, as well as a platform for site-specific and interdisciplinary performances based on improvisation. ØYA is a new collaboration between Anna Thu Schmidt and Øyvind Brandtsegg, marking the project's first exploration of music technology within ImproDans Trondheim.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Øyvind Brandtsegg is a sound artist, musician, composer, and professor of music technology at NTNU. His sound art often reflects natural processes, either directly/analogously or through computer simulations and artificial intelligence. He has contributed to numerous technical innovations in the field of music technology, has participated in over 30 album releases, and has created several sound installations for public spaces. He has a deep interest in developing new instruments and sound processing methods for artistic purposes.

Anna Thu Schmidt is a dance artist passionate about improvisation, interdisciplinary projects, site-specific performances, and integrated dance. Her work is inspired by the connection and communication between humans and nature. Her interest in the relationship between dance and other art forms leads to international collaborations and research on the fusion of dance and installation art. Her artistic practice navigates questions of accessibility in dance and is explored through various performance formats using a multisensory approach in interaction with the audience.

Joel Hynsjö is a sound artist and musician from Gothenburg. Since 2016, he has been based in Trondheim, performing in various projects across Norway in genres such as pop, psychedelic rock, traditional folk, and experimental performances. His background is primarily in improvisational music as a drummer and percussionist, performing in fully acoustic settings as well as in shows featuring self-developed software and synthesizers.

Tomas Vikeland, aka Hi-Lo, is an experienced dancer with a passion for street and club dance. As a co-owner of RAW Dance Studio, he helps create inclusive spaces where everyone can develop and express themselves freely. With deep insight into hip-hop culture, he blends energy, creativity, and intuitive movement into performances that captivate and engage audiences.

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