Presentation Title
Nocturnal Encounter
Abstract
Nocturnal Encounter is a multi-media performance set to new music composed by UVM Professor David Feurzeig. Utilizing a computer graphics program called Isadora (a visual effects interface designed for performing artists), I designed interactive intelligent lighting which is projected onto the dancers throughout the piece, which I choreographed in collaboration with co-performer Chloe Schafer. This work was presented at the American College Dance Association's Regional Conference in 2019, where it received critique from several prominent professionals in the field of Dance and was the first piece of its kind to be presented at this venue by UVM. Later, it was also presented at the Vermont College Dance Exchange, and at a private spring recital for former UVM President Tom Sullivan and invited guests.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Paula Higa
Secondary Mentor Name
Paul Besaw
Faculty/Staff Collaborators
Chloe Schafer (Performer), David Feurzeig (Composer), Jacob September (Lighting Designer), Paula Higa (Faculty Mentor)
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Second Student College
Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources
Program/Major
Dance
Second Program/Major
Natural Resources
Primary Research Category
Arts & Humanities
Nocturnal Encounter
Nocturnal Encounter is a multi-media performance set to new music composed by UVM Professor David Feurzeig. Utilizing a computer graphics program called Isadora (a visual effects interface designed for performing artists), I designed interactive intelligent lighting which is projected onto the dancers throughout the piece, which I choreographed in collaboration with co-performer Chloe Schafer. This work was presented at the American College Dance Association's Regional Conference in 2019, where it received critique from several prominent professionals in the field of Dance and was the first piece of its kind to be presented at this venue by UVM. Later, it was also presented at the Vermont College Dance Exchange, and at a private spring recital for former UVM President Tom Sullivan and invited guests.