2026 NTT+ The Young Artists' Atelier – Interdisciplinary Dance Program
Learning x Practice x Professional Communication
National Taichung Theater (NTT) is dedicated to exploring the convergence between performing arts and technology, actively fostering innovative interdisciplinary artistic dialogues. Since 2020, NTT has launched the “LAB X Arts Interdisciplinary Platform” (hereinafter referred to as LAB X), connecting resources from Taiwan and abroad to create a professional environment for cross-disciplinary exchange. LAB X offers opportunities for creators to experiment with and implement their artistic concepts, while international symposiums and art-tech courses serve as channels for in-depth exchange and creative inspiration.
Within the framework of LAB X, “The Young Artists’ Atelier” (hereinafter referred to as the Program) focuses on nurturing creators aged 30 or under. It encourages experimentation, dedicated learning, and exploration. Through mentorship from field experts and comprehensive support in both software and hardware from NTT, the Program aims to enhance participants’ professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration capabilities, laying a solid foundation for long-term artistic careers.
Each year, the Program highlights different creative fields. In 2026, the focus will be on two core themes: Interdisciplinary Dance and Extended Reality (XR). The mentors for the Interdisciplinary Dance focus are HSIEH Chieh-hua, Artistic Director of Anarchy Dance Theatre, together with media artist HUANG Wei-hsuan. Through hands-on guidance and creative companionship, the Program aims to broaden perspectives, strengthen the research and practical capabilities of young creators, and stimulate creative momentum, gradually shaping forward-looking artistic viewpoints.
Introduction
Mentor
Artisitc Director of Anarchy Dance Theatre
Artistic director of Anarchy Dance Theatre. HSIEH 's works are composed of a special texture derived from his background in architecture, possessing strong structural characteristics—a creative perspective combining time, space and energy. Notable choreographic works include The Eternal Straight Line (2019), Second Body (2015) and Seventh Sense (2011), all of which feature a strong element of interactive dance performance. In addition to receiving great public acclaim, his works have also been featured at numerous prominent international festivals, including Ars Electronica, TodaysArt Festival, and George Town Festival. The dance-installation series You Choreograph and Exercise done in collaboration with fellow choreographer TUNG I-fen and CHANG Ko-yang, further pushes the boundaries of in dance beyond conventional performance. In addition to his choreographic work, HSIEH also served as the director for the opening ceremony of the 2017 Summer Universiade.
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Digital Artist
HUANG focuses on XR and real-time visual creation, integrating dance, theater, and digital technology to develop interdisciplinary works. He has collaborated with Thai choreographer Kornkarn Rungsawang, interdisciplinary artist CHOY Ka-Fai (Ka5), Riverbed Theatre, and the Digital Art Foundation, utilizing tools such as Unreal Engine and TouchDesigner to craft immersive experiences.
In 2024, he was selected for the Cannes XR2C2 Laboratory, with works presented at the Kaohsiung Film Festival, Utrecht Theater (Stadsschouwburg Utrecht), Lille Cathedral, and the CHRONIQUES Biennale of Digital Imagination. HUANG’s work explores the dynamic interplay between the body and digital media, drawing from both independent projects and theater productions. This has given him a nuanced understanding of the balance between conceptual development and technical execution in cross-disciplinary creation.