IMMERSIVE DANCE · VR_I
VR_I, a contemporary dance piece in immersive virtual reality created in collaboration with the Swiss choreographer Gilles Jobin, was showcased at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma that took place on October 4–15 in Montreal, Canada.
For its world premiere, the piece was well received and awarded the Innovation Prize presented by Prim for the most innovative work dedicated to new platforms, as well as the FNC EXPLORE Performances/Installations People’s Choice Award presented by Viveport (HTC).
Back from Montreal, VR_I has been on tour and had its Swiss premiere at the Théâtre Forum Meyrin on October 12–15, then in Basel at HeK – House of Electronic Arts on October 25–29 and at the shopping center in Meyrin on November 8–11. More dates coming in 2018!
Photos © Cie Gilles Jobin