Japanese Supergroup Enra Brings Contemporary Art To The Harris Center's Stage One

Contemporary and jaw-dropping, Japanese supergroup enra blends modern dance with animated computer graphics into a show that has captivated audiences worldwide-including the closing ceremonies a Cannes Film Festival and a performance before the International Olympic CommitteE. Harris Center welcomes their otherworldly and futuristic presentation of PROXIMA to Stage One on March 30.

enra performs at Harris Center Sunday, Thursday, March 30, 2017; 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$44; Premium $49. Tickets for students with ID are $12.

Tickets are available online at www.harriscenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from12 noon to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Harris Center is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, CA, facing East Bidwell Street.

"They have stumbled upon magic" (Huffington Post). enra defies conventions of space, time, gravity, and physics, through seamless synchronization of digital projection and physical movement. Using vibrant swatches of primary colors, Tetris-like geometry in multiple dimensions, and contrasts between human silhouette and digital art, enra's performances are futuristic and otherworldly.

enra achieved viral video success after their performance for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic bid was picked up online. Their verified YouTube channel has racked up an astonishing 10 million views in only a few years. Since that time, enra has been invited to perform at theaters and festivals around the world, including the Cannes Film Festival in France, America's Got Talent, a coveted spot on the 2015 Japan Society contemporary dance showcase, and enthusiastic ovations from Beijing to Buenos Aires, Memphis to Manhattan, Dubai to Detroit. They have performed in 26 different countries on 6 continents to overwhelming acclaim in just over four years since their founding.

enra's director Nobuyuki Hanabusa is a video artist whose background in automobile design and CG production for video games synergizes with the physical virtuosity of the performers. With contextual references to Japanese pop culture, cinema, video games, and even astrology, enra captures the postmodern and eclectic spirit of sprawling, contemporary Tokyo. It is precisely the universality and freshness of enra's work that creates instant and surprisingly emotional connections with audiences of all demographics and age groups.

This Year Marks Six Seasons of Great Shows. Up Close. In Folsom!

The Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College brings the community together to share in cultural experiences featuring the work of artists from throughout the region and around the world. Built and operated by the Los Rios Community College District, the $50 million, state-of-the-art regional performing arts center boasts three intimate venues with outstanding acoustics, an art gallery, a recording studio, elegant teaching spaces, plenty of safe parking and all the other amenities of a world-class performing arts venue. Each year the Center hosts over 400 events attracting more than 150,000 annually.

Tickets are available online at www.HarrisCenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888from 12 noon to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time.

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