An immersive video installation that integrates dance and film, TOKIMEKI BLUE is a collaboration between choreographer Cameron McKinney and filmmaker Cayla Mae Simpson. Inspired by the Japanese onomatopoeia tokimeki, the sound of a heart discovering love, the work uses McKinney's idiosyncratic movements and Simpson's dynamic visuals to reveal the vibrancy of self-discovery.

Fodsick-Nelson Gallery, September 10th - October 14

Choreography and sound by: Cameron McKinney

Film by:
Cayla Mae Simpson

Performed by: Kimiko Tanabe, Alex Schmitt, Jovick Pavajeau-Orostegui, Nico Gonzales, Rebecca Sandlin, Cameron McKinney, and Cayla Simpson

Curated by: D. Chase Angier

Production assistant and set design: Marie Lawrence

TOKIMEKI BLUE is a collaboration between choreographer Cameron McKinney and filmmaker Cayla Mae Simpson. Inspired by the Japanese onomatopoeia tokimeki, the sound of a heart discovering love, the work uses McKinney's idiosyncratic movements and Simpson's dynamic visuals to reveal the vibrancy of self-discovery.

The TOKIMEKI BLUE installation is made possible by a funding from the NYSCA DanceForce, a partnership program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the governor's office and the New York State Legislature, and the following programs within Alfred University: Marlin Miller Dance Residency Program, Miller Endowment for Excellence in the Arts, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, the Institute for Electronic Arts, and the Diversity Innovation Fund Grants Program.