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Tasks

Towards a Computational implementation of Laban Movement Analysis

T.1.1 Workshop on Laban Movement Analysis
T.1.2 Calculation of LMA on motion capture data from XSENSE
T.1.3 Implementation of prototype software model integrating LMA in VR
T.1.4 Definition of a protocol for the development of a new software tool producing LMA analysis

Creation of Dance Duets and their motion capture

T.2.1 Creation of physical dance duets
T.2.2 Duet movement recording
T.2.3 Motion capture of one element of each duet

Virtualisation of the body from one of the elements of the duet

T.3.1 Mapping vertices and nodes from raw data;
T.3.2 Integration with a static 3D model (rigging and skinning);
T.3.3 Virtual scene with 3D character dancing.

Dance with virtual graphic representation (authentic body vs. virtual body - simulacrum)

T4.1 Virtual environment with a virtual dancing body;
T4.2 Dance experience between (authentic) dancer and (virtual) body.

Analysis of the movement of the performances

T5.1 Biomechanical analysis of dance with real partners
T5.2 Intersubjective analysis of the movement produced by dancers with real partners
T5.3 Biomechanical analysis of dancer in interaction with VR partner
T5.4 Intersubjective analysis of the movement produced by the dancers in interaction with VR partner

Performance-conference and informal presentations

T.6.1 Creation of a responsive environment
T.6.2 Creation of sound experience
T6.3 Public presentation of Performance-conference

Critical approach

T.7.1 Group sessions of observation of the dance creations and discussion with the dancers on their sensorial experience and on the analysis of the movement.
T.7.2 Group session of literature review and discussion.
T.7.3 Organization of group and individual writing of articles