«Texterritory», an experimental interactive dance performance

Texterritory is a playground performance concept in which the audience has control over physical bodies (dancers and musicians) along with lighting, music and midi system at specific times in the performance... by sending instructions by SMS.

Featuring internationally renowned dancer Sheron Wray, the performer(s) will perform and improvise in response to text messages received from registered members of the public, both within and outside of the performance space.

Using a mobile gateway, computers will tally the results of text messages sent to the audience, each of which will present three possible answers, and present the performers with instructions. It will give the audience interactive control over physical bodies, music and lighting at specific times.

As the The Register writes, "What that seems to mean is that the work marks a new phase of interactive performance, with artist and audience linked together through the medium of text messaging, to create a unique artistic experience. Texterritory is a unique world-first event pushing back the boundaries of the familiar to promote a new cultural experience enhanced by technology. Dance meets the mobile phone!!"

emily | 10:02 AM | SMS Arts and Activism |
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