With the emergence of technologies for collecting data for the body, such as motion tracking and biosignal sensing, there has been an interest in using these technologies in performing arts. In such performance settings, this data has been mapped to different types of output, such as audio-visuals. I will discuss the intersection of embodied interaction, performing arts and audio-visual practice. In particular, I will present two lines of work, one exploring audio-visuals in contemporary dance (the Moving Digits project) and another combining gesture, electronic music, and visuals (works by Atau Tanaka). From the analysis of these two lines of work and related projects, we map out the area of embodied interaction in performative audio-visual practice and identify relevant categories.

Nuno Correia is a researcher and media artist based in Tallinn. His work focuses on creative computing, particularly involving sound, multisensory experiences and embodied interaction. Since 2000, he has been teaching and conducting research in several universities, such as: Aalto University, Goldsmiths University of London and University of Greenwich. He is currently Associate Professor at Tallinn University. He has coordinated four EU projects on art and technology, focusing on audiovisual performance and dance. Nuno’s work has been presented in such festivals and venues as British Film Institute (London), Cafe Oto (London), FILE (São Paulo), Kiasma (Helsinki), Le Cube (Paris), Lunchmeat Festival (Prague), Mapping (Geneva), NAME (Lille), SXSW (Austin) and WRO Festival (Wroclaw).