The computational extraction of temporal formal structures in the interactive dance work '22'

In this paper we propose a framework for the computational extraction of time characteristics of a single choreographic work. Computational frameworks can aid in revealing nonsalient compositional structures in modern dance. The computational extraction of such features allows for the creation of interactive works where the movement and the digital feedback (graphics, sound etc) are integrally connected at deep level of structures. It also facilitates a better understanding of the choreographic process. There are two key contributions in this paper: (a) a systematic analysis of the observable and nonsalient aspects of solo dance form, (b) computational analysis of temporal phrasing structures guided by critical understanding of observable form. Our analysis results are excellent indicating the presence of rich, latent temporal organization in specific semi-improvisatory modern dance works that may provide rich structural material for interactivity. Categories and Subject descriptors I...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: MM
• Authors: Vidyarani M. Dyaberi, Hari Sundaram, Thanassis Rikakis, Jodi James
• Keywords: Computational Extraction, MM 2006, Modern Dance, Nonsalient Compositional Structures