If you’ve ever had the misfortune of pairing up with someone with two left feet on the dance floor, you might have at one point wished they were a robot instead – precise and accurate in its movements. Renowned choreographer Huang Yi took the idea a step further, sourcing a robot that could match his movements in a display of organic and technological harmony. With the help of modern robotics, Huang has created a piece of dance theatre that draws upon hardships endured as a child, combining the cold and mechanical movements of a machine with his own fluid and dynamic dance. Huang Yi & KUKA will be staged at the Brisbane Powerhouse as part of WTF2016 from February 18–20.

The idea for Huang Yi & KUKA originated from Huang’s own suppression of emotions as a child, and a desire to dance with a robot one day in the future. In 2010, Huang secured a sponsorship from the Quanta Arts Foundation, which allowed him to realise his dream. Using a computer program, his robot KUKA and precise choreography, Huang has created an innovative and widely acclaimed piece of performance theatre. To book tickets to Huang Yi & KUKA, head to the Brisbane Powerhouse website.