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