Conduit Bodies at Arts House

An autobiographical memoir blending live performance with revolutionary technology. 

Performed by dancer, poet and visual artist Melinda Smith, and instrument inventor, composer and percussionist Dr Alon Ilsar, Conduit Bodies explores the relationship between technology and the body, disability, assistive tech and the natural world. 

In Conduit Bodies Smith straps ‘Airsticks’ to both her body and wheelchair, taking us on a journey which challenges what constitutes dance and who dance is for. 

The ‘Airsticks’ are an adaptable and wearable musical instrument which translate movement into sound, text and visuals. Co-designed and created by Dr Ilsar, the ‘Airsticks’ combine the latest in motion tracking and wireless technologies to give immediate control over gestural data with fascinating transparency for audiences. 

As Smith pushes beyond the constraints of expectation and towards expressive and communicative mastery, the work blossoms into an ecstatic crescendo of movement, explosive sound and visuals. 

Unique, innovative and insightful, Conduit Bodies challenges stereotypes and preconceptions of disability, invites us to consider the limitations of form and presents us with a new frontier of live performance. 

Presented by Loom Arts and Management in association with Alter State Festival, Fringe Festival and Arts House.

Performed at Arts House from Wednesday 9th- Sunday 13th of October. Digital sessions available too. Book all tickets available here.

This is an accessible event.

https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/theatre/conduit-bodies

https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/theatre/the-best-theatre-at-melbourne-fringe-this-year

https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/conduit-bodies

https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/festivals-and-series/alter-state/conduit-bodies