AUTOMATIC COMPOSITION OF DRAMATIC MOVEMENT - Analysis and Algorithm for Creating Contemporary Dance Sequences

Asako Soga, Bin Umino

2008

Abstract

We have developed an automatic composition system for contemporary dance by using 3DCG animation. Our goal is to develop some useful tools in dance education such as creation-support system for teachers and self-study system for students. Our approach is not creating natural connection but creating conceptual sequences. As a result of previous experiment, we recognized the connecting method was not so important for contemporary dancers. We try to create short sequences that have dramatic stories according to the structure of Chinese poetry in ancient times. The basic movements of contemporary dance are classified and analyzed. The algorithm for automatic composition is integrated to create utilitarian choreographies for lessons. This system is valuable for online virtual dance experimentation and exploration by teachers and choreographers involved in creative practices, improvisation, creative movement, or dance composition.

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in Harvard Style

Soga A. and Umino B. (2008). AUTOMATIC COMPOSITION OF DRAMATIC MOVEMENT - Analysis and Algorithm for Creating Contemporary Dance Sequences . In Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2008) ISBN 978-989-8111-20-3, pages 322-325. DOI: 10.5220/0001100003220325


in Bibtex Style

@conference{grapp08,
author={Asako Soga and Bin Umino},
title={AUTOMATIC COMPOSITION OF DRAMATIC MOVEMENT - Analysis and Algorithm for Creating Contemporary Dance Sequences},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2008)},
year={2008},
pages={322-325},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0001100003220325},
isbn={978-989-8111-20-3},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2008)
TI - AUTOMATIC COMPOSITION OF DRAMATIC MOVEMENT - Analysis and Algorithm for Creating Contemporary Dance Sequences
SN - 978-989-8111-20-3
AU - Soga A.
AU - Umino B.
PY - 2008
SP - 322
EP - 325
DO - 10.5220/0001100003220325