string beings
What "String Beings" is the result of an exciting collaboration between
Snappy Dance Theater, Jonathan Bachrach, Lucia Lin and Berlin
composer Michael Rodach exploring the subject of manipulation
through the interaction of multiple media.
“String Beings” explores the relationship between manipulating and
being manipulated, using a variety of metaphors ranging from the
literal (individuals playing string instruments, individuals being pulled
by strings) to the complex (dancers manipulating musicians, dancers
manipulating images created through their interaction with technology,
technology manipulating the audience by transforming reality
into a “new” and projected reality). Snappy's physical style and
artistic approach of using irony as an essential tool of expression
even for complex or sometimes serious topics blends well with
Jonathan Bachrach's ability to turn a profoundly human dance expression
into a paralles univers of doubt, deception and surprise.
“String Beings” will be a compilation of several sections that alternate
interactions between musicians and dancers, dancers and technology,
and all three elements. The musicians will be part of the
choreography to such an extent that at one point, Lucia Lin will be
integrated into the acrobatic movement while playing the violin.
Berlin composer Michael Rodach created the 60-minute sound score
for The Temperamental Wobble in 2004 and will compose “String
Beings” to be a mix of electronic music with live strings.

"Widely acclaimed for its edgy, ironic and acrobatic performances, Snappy Dance Theater celebrates its 10th anniversary with the world premiere of String Beings, a collaboration with MIT scientist and new media artist Jonathan Bachrach and BSO first violinist Lucia Lin. With real-time video feedback and live musicians who become part of the sculptural choreography, the new work explores issues of social manipulation by means of Snappy’s signature daring, muscular and witty style" -- crasharts
Which
dance performance with 6 dancers and 3 musicians, multiple cameras, pc, and projection
Why large scale staging of interactive video acting as an exploration into integration of computational media into dance performance.
Who jackbackrack and snappy dance theater
How gooze multimedia scripting language
When 2006 - 2007
Where bca wimberly boston ma usa may 2007
cmac cambridge ma usa nov 2006
strom theater camden me usa sep 2006
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