Boidance

This demo combines performance, virtual reality, swarm simulation and genetic algorithms. The dance performers are in presence and move within swarms of virtual geometric shapes. They perform in a virtual reality environment populated by a swarm of pyramid-shaped elements that behave in the same way as a flock of birds, a school of fish or a swarm of insects. Developed as a collaboration with dancers, choreographers and computer scientists, the software developed creates new possibilities of expression by generating a non-static swarm movement that is simultaneously independent and influenced by the dancer. Performances can be recorded or watched live via virtual cameras on stage. The software tool can be configured through two interfaces: in VR and on the desktop, additionally it allows viewers to explore a dance scene using configurable virtual cameras.