Sign up for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/p9tBv4Hb2kw2XQ4j8

Date and location
Friday 2nd October 2026 12:00–18:00 in the Falkman Wing,
Helsinki City Museum, Aleksanterinkatu 16, Helsinki (map)

Skill level
Suitable for all levels, just be prepared to create and share things.

Maximum number of participants

10

Requirements from the participants

• Bring a laptop, a notebook and a pen.
• Optionally bring craft materials.

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In this workshop the participants get to explore XR technologies and the potential of hybrid club performances both through a theoretical lens and creative practices. The workshop fosters collaboration and connection through storytelling, dance / movement as well as focusing on sustainable production methods, remote collaborations, and an aim to be open to all levels of experience in the technological aspects.

The workshop is hands-on where the participants get to create an avatar, explore its movement and if they wish contribute with their creations to the AV Live Performance Claimed Space / Slow Dance.‍

Marie Dahlén is an Assistant Professor in BA Computer Arts at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences and creates audio-visual art behind the persona AMUSED. Coming from a diverse creative background, from working as a 3D artist in the game industry, including titles such as Little Big Planet 2, to audio-visual art and a master in performing arts and has worked several years as a freelance VJ / visual artist. What motivates them is their interest in real time graphics and affordances of new technology.

Working as a teacher and researcher they have had the possibility to publish papers on topics of VR and GenAI. Further they are starting a PhD in Information Technology this autumn with the focus on future narratives, cultural re-interpretation and re-distribution through XR technologies.

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