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Hiroaki Umeda (born 1977, Tokyo) is a renowned multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans dance, visuals, sound, and lighting. As the founder of S20, established in 2000, Umeda explores the intersection of movement and digital media within immersive environments. His practice is centered on Behavior Design, a method that integrates precise physical movement with responsive media systems to create environments that read and respond to the performer.
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From intimate stage pieces to large-scale installations, Umeda has earned international recognition for pushing the boundaries of live performance and theater. He was honored with an Ars Electronica Honorary Mention in 2010 for his innovative media-art and theater collaborations, underscoring his influence in the field of creative technology and contemporary performance.
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In addition to his artistic work, Umeda has held residencies that shape his ongoing collaborative practice. Since 2022, he has served as the resident choreographer at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1, where his ongoing projects continue to blend choreography with media design and architectural space.
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Key works in Umeda’s oeuvre include Accumulated Layout (premiered 2007) and Holistic Strata (2011), both of which demonstrate his signature approach: synchronizing movement with digital media, soundscapes, and environmental cues to form cohesive sensory experiences. His performances invite audiences to engage with space, time, and technology in a manner that is both precise and expansive.
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Upcoming tour activity reflects his ongoing international presence. While specific 2025 dates have not been publicly listed, Umeda’s 2026 touring footprint includes a sequence of U.S. stops: Amherst, MA on March 11; Philadelphia, PA on March 14–15; Washington, DC on March 17–18; and Nashville, TN on March 26–28. If you’re planning to catch his live work, secure your seats early as these performances promise an immersive exploration of somatic inquiry and media-enabled choreography.
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Social media and projects: Umeda’s practice is connected with Somatic Field Project via Instagram at @official_sfp_2, a channel that shares insights into his ongoing collaborations and field research in somatic performance. Follow for behind-the-scenes updates and forthcoming tour notes.
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Key works in Umeda’s oeuvre include Accumulated Layout (premiered 2007) and Holistic Strata (2011), both of which demonstrate his signature approach: synchronizing movement with digital media, soundscapes, and environmental cues to form cohesive sensory experiences. His performances invite audiences to engage with space, time, and technology in a manner that is both precise and expansive.
Upcoming tour activity reflects his ongoing international presence. While specific 2025 dates have not been publicly listed, Umeda’s 2026 touring footprint includes a sequence of U.S. stops: Amherst, MA on March 11; Philadelphia, PA on March 14–15; Washington, DC on March 17–18; and Nashville, TN on March 26–28. If you’re planning to catch his live work, secure your seats early as these performances promise an immersive exploration of somatic inquiry and media-enabled choreography.
Social media and projects: Umeda’s practice is connected with Somatic Field Project via Instagram at @official_sfp_2, a channel that shares insights into his ongoing collaborations and field research in somatic performance. Follow for behind-the-scenes updates and forthcoming tour notes.
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