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20187 minPGdoc-short

Virtual Reality Technology Innovation

Celestial Motion: a virtual dance experience - 360-degree video

20187 minPGdoc-short

Celestial Motion features immersive dance choreographed by Alexander Whitley at Sadler's Wells.

Virtual Reality Technology Innovation

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Channel: The Guardian

Celestial Motion: a virtual dance experience - 360-degree video

2018• 7 minPG

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Celestial Motion features immersive dance choreographed by Alexander Whitley at Sadler's Wells.

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Celestial Motion is an immersive dance performance in virtual reality, inspired by solar physics imagery. Choreographed by Alexander Whitley and produced in association with Sadler's Wells, this 360-degree video utilizes motion-capture technology to present dancers in both human form and as other-worldly digital figures. The performance showcases choreography set against a cosmic landscape, allowing viewers to experience the dance from a unique perspective. This innovative approach to dance combines art and technology, creating a captivating visual experience.

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