DIGITAL DANCING 1997 (UK)

Sarah Rubidge (sarah@theatr.demon.co.uk)
Sat, 18 Oct 1997 14:40:51 +0200

For anyone interested in the interface between dance and technology

"BEYOND THE SCREEN"
DIGITAL DANCING 1997

FREE PUBLIC EVENTS

During the Digital Dancing event at Riverside Studios, which takes place
between October 24th and November 8th, several teams of choreographers and
digital artists will be working on new projects. The two weeks will allow
the collaborators to experiment with new technologies to generate ideas for
new works.

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During the project a series of opportunities are being offered to the
general public to find out more about Digital Technologies in Dance. All
are Welcome.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!

Sunday 26th October
Motion Capture
1-2pm Introduction to Motion Capture
3-6pm Motion Capture Demonstration
Venue: Riverside Studios (Tel: 0181 741 2255 to book tickets)

Friday 31st October 8pm
Ghosts & Astronauts: Telepresence link between
The Place and Riverside Studios with Susan Kozel.
Venue - The Place Theatre (Tel: 0171 387 0031 to book tickets)

Saturday 1st November
10.30 am Ghosts & Astronauts: Behind the Scenes with Susan Kozel
Venue: The Place Theatre (Tel: 0171 387 0031 to book tickets )

3.30pm Telepresence: A discussion with Susan Kozel and guest artist
4.30pm Demonstrations: Digital Technologies for dance
Venue: Riverside Studios (Tel: 0181 741 2255 to book tickets)

Sunday 2nd November
1.30pm Thecla Schiphorst Visiting Interactive Dance Artist and one of
the original collaborators with Merce Cunningham on Lifeforms will discuss
her work
4 pm Thecla Schiphorst: On Lifeforms
Venue: Riverside Studios (Tel: 0181 741 2255 to book tickets)

Saturday 8th November
4pm Showcase of work developed during Digital Dancing 1997.
Venue: Riverside Studios (Tel: 0181 741 2255 to book tickets)

For booking - please contact the appropriate box office. For information
on these evnts please contact
Suzanne Kelly at Illuminations Tel: 0171 226 0266 or on
email: suzanne@illumin.co.uk