Killing You Softly, performance 

'Killing You Softly' is a bold commentary on contemporary society, blending physical theatre, dance, and immersive performance. It explores the seductive allure of artificial intelligence, presenting a vision of the future. By integrating real human narratives, the piece examines the paradigm shift towards AI in everyday life and questions its implications for human intimacy and connection. Ultimately, it warns of a mechanical society at risk of disintegration or replacement by the very technology it embraces.

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Bio

​​Avantika Tibrewala is an Indian-born contemporary performer and creator who uses art to bridge cultural gaps and address social taboos. Trained as a contemporary dancer and choreographer, she amalgamates various disciplines to create immersive experiences with powerful messages, making her work often thought-provoking. Starting her independent journey in Amsterdam in 2021, Avantika has gained recognition for her work also internationally. In 2023, She was awarded the Impulstanz Danceweb Scholarship, following which her works have been archived at the University of Vienna for public viewing. Her work takes the public on a journey through different performative elements using the body and a multimedia approach to lead the audience to question their unquestioned realities. She is interested in presenting the investigation of her curiosities to the public rather than a specific opinion or view. 

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Credits

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supported by :  AFK020 and Janivo Stichting

Research Partner: Het Huis, Utrecht and Flam Amsterdam

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