Hip-hop dance meets gaming technology in this ground-breaking new work by Shaun Parker & Company!
Conceived to engender emotional resilience in young people, IN THE ZONE features captivating new technology called AirSticks, which create live sound through movement. Developed with AirSticks co-creator, Alon Ilsar PhD, IN THE ZONE features Western Sydney hip-hop artist Libby Montilla and moves by award-winning choreographer Shaun Parker.
With AirSticks technology in the hands of Libby Montilla, we enter the world of a video game through the dance forms of locking, popping, waving and body-ticking and self-triggered electronic soundscapes which include crunchy electronica, atmospheric strings, funky drum loops and more natural sounds of birds, ocean waves and nature. The sound design is all intrinsically linked to Montilla’s outstanding body animation and storytelling.
IN THE ZONE takes gaming and escapism as a point of inspiration and celebrates the spectacular worlds that we can explore with technology today. It also examines the potential for loss of control through gaming, encouraging a renewed appreciation for nature.
IN THE ZONE provides young audiences with the insight that they are much more in control of their own emotional responses than they think they are. Families, schools and young audiences (especially gamers) will be amazed by IN THE ZONE.
Parents and grandparents love IN THE ZONE just as much as the kids!
WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE!
Shaun Parker and Company are offering two awesome workshops for audiences to extend your experience of IN THE ZONE. Add a workshop to your booking and join performance professionals before or after the show to get in on the action. Workshops can be tailored for different age groups and are a great way to learn more about the show.
😊 AIRSTICKS WORKSHOPS
Audiences can explore the “AirSticks” technology and hip-hop dance techniques used in IN THE ZONE (such as popping, waving, tutting and isolations) when you book this workshop. Participants will join members of the Shaun Parker & Company team who will provide further information about AirSticks and teach them how to interact with this fun, body-music technology. So book now to jump into for serious fun.
Cost - $10
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Auditorium stage
👉 Book AIRSTICKS WORKSHOPS
😊 HIP HOP WORKSHOPS
The team at Shaun Parker and Company have created a series of high-quality dance workshop videos with the specific intention to empower dance teachers and self-taught dance lovers.Professional hip hop artists teach the various dance styles featured in the show including popping, waving, tutting, body isolations and hip hop to people of different levels of dance skills, ranging from beginner, intermediate to advanced. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to learn to some great moves from the best in the biz.
Cost - $15
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Auditorium stage
👉 Book HIP HOP WORKSHOPS
🛑 NOTE for Teachers: Hip hop workshops ONLY (not Airsticks) could be delivered free of charge at your school, when booked as part of attending an In the Zone performance. Check our EDUCATION page for more information.