[ProjectPlayaround Public Lecture] Japanese Choreographer Hiroaki Umeda

Event Overview

ProjectPlayaround invites the internationally renowned Japanese interdisciplinary choreographer Hiroaki Umeda to Hong Kong for an exclusive public lecture. Umeda is a multi-faceted artist—working as a dancer, choreographer, lighting/sound designer, and photographer. His work is characterized by fragmented, disruptive movement languages that mirror the rhythm of contemporary urban life, creating powerful and immersive sensory experiences.

Highlights

This public lecture will share insights and present outcomes from a three-day workshop conducted by Hiroaki Umeda with local Hong Kong artists. The workshop focused on the intersection of physical movement and various media, exploring how different mediums can respond to and collide with one another. Umeda is known for defying traditional dance categories, seamlessly blending ballet, hip-hop, and popping with cutting-edge visual, sonic, and spatial design. Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge of his creative process and his methods for expanding the possibilities of artistic creation.

Performers

• Speaker: Hiroaki Umeda
• Presenter: Dimension Plus
• Production: ProjectPlayaround

Ticketing & Guidelines

• Fee: HKD 50
• Language: Conducted in English
• Age Limit: Not suitable for children under 12.
• Important Notes: One ticket per person; free seating. Registration is first-come, first-served. Please observe venue rules; no smoking or food/drink inside the venue. Defaced or damaged tickets may be invalid. The organizer reserves the right to determine the admission time for latecomers.