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DISCORDANCE
A VR and mocap dance performance - live from London & New York
Dance meets cutting-edge technology in this performance that combines live dancers, motion capture, VR technology, telematics and immersive theatre. DISCORDANCE features dancers in London and New York connected in real-time in the virtual space, co-present with participants in VR headset or computer, and spectators on the livestream. DISCORDANCE explores themes of multi-identities and the search for human connection. Follow the journey of a character through self-discovery, trying to fit in but realising that their otherness is what will help them connect with others. It expands on the experience of a traditional dance performance by combining it with the interactive potential of immersive technologies. In this one-of-a-kind performance, audiences can choose their level of immersion and participation. Remote audiences can coexist in the virtual environment and interact with the live dancers. Spectators can also enjoy the performance on the livestream. Each format interweaves visuals from each virtual and physical location, making DISCORDANCE a truly unique hybrid experience. Duration ~30 minutes
Audience Role
Active participants are encouraged to follow and support the main character on a journey through self-discovery and acceptance. Interactions will be encouraged through movement (no speaking required). Invisible participants can move around in the 3D world and choose their point of view.
Ages: All ages
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About Unwired Dance Theatre
Unwired Dance Theatre makes immersive and playable experiences - for remote audiences, IRL and virtual stages, galleries and more unconventional sites. Our work questions our sense of empathy, especially when mediated through technology, and often explores what remote connection could look like. From networked wearables to XR, we like to work at the intersection of dance and technology to create unique and thought-provoking experiences, with meaningful audience participation at its core.