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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)

  • T.4.1 Virtual environment with a virtual dancing body
  • T.4.2 Dance experience between (authentic) dancer and (virtual) body

Analysis of the movement of the performances

  • T.5.1 Biomechanical analysis of dance with real partners
  • T.5.2 Intersubjective analysis of the movement produced by dancers with real partners
  • T.5.3 Biomechanical analysis of dancer in interaction with VR partner
  • T.5.4 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
  • T.6.3 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