Interactive Videodance at UCI

The Beall Center for Art and Technology is pleased
to present the premier of
Active Space: Interactive Videodance

by Lisa Naugle and John Crawford
with Frédéric Bevilacqua

Opening reception: Wednesday May 12, 8-9 pm

The Beall Center for Art and Technology, UC Irvine
is located in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Building 712 in the Arts Plaza, Irvine, CA
http://beallcenter.uci.edu

"Interactive Videodance," a Beall-sponsored research project in the
Active Space environment, makes its premiere in a performance and
installation. Active Space combines the human body with video sensing
systems, motion capture animation, software development, and
interactive video and sound design to generate visual imagery and
sound.

During the performances, dancers and choreographers will demonstrate
the artistic potential of the Active Space project. The installation
component enables visitors to "play" the space, improvising and
exploring new ways to interact with others through computer
technology.

Lisa Naugle, assistant professor of dance at UCI, is the recipient of
the Cecil and Ida Green Honors Professor's Award, 2000. Naugle was a
member of the Nancy Hauser Dance Company and has performed and
choreographed in London, Amsterdam, Germany, Italy, Poland, Hungary
and Canada, as well as throughout the U.S.

John Crawford is a digital media artist, interactive performance
director and software designer. He teaches videodance, motion capture
animation and digital arts at UCI. Since 1992, his digital media work
has been performed and exhibited across North America and in Europe,
and he has taught extensively in performance and technology in New
York, Seattle and Vancouver, Canada.

Frederic Bevilacqua, who has taught physics and helped develop optic
sensors, is researching multi-media music installations through IRCAM
in Paris.

Interactive Videodance Performance:
May 12-14, 7 pm
May 15, Noon Matinee and 7pm
May 20-21, 7 pm
May 22, Noon Matinee and 7pm
Performance time: 50 minutes
Limited Seating
Gratis tickets: 949) 824-2787

Active Space Exhibition:
May 13 - 22, 2004
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday 12-5 pm
Saturday 1-5 pm
Sunday 12-5 pm
Free and open to the public
Information: 949) 824-4339