Artistic methods for remote touch: A practice-based research with audio recordings

Greta Gauhe

doi:10.1386/chor_00079_1

Artistic methods for remote touch: A practice-based research with audio recordings

Greta Gauhe

Research Centre for Dance Research

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Abstract

This article investigates the creation of ‘Until We Meet’, an outdoor sensory performance that used pre-recorded audio tracks to recreate the sensation of touch for participants. The project was designed to engage individuals who are unable or uncomfortable with direct physical contact, offering a remote alternative to experience touch-like sensations. Through practice-based research, including rehearsals and participant feedback, the study explores how sensory language and diverse types of touch can evoke emotional connection and bodily awareness through audio. Employing an interpretive framework, the research highlights the potential of these audio-guided performances to foster sensory engagement, connection and well-being, especially for individuals with limited access to affective touch. The findings underscore the broader implications for integrating touch-based experiences into accessible and inclusive creative practices, offering new possibilities for therapeutic innovation in both physical and digital spaces.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	265-289
Number of pages	25
Journal	Choreographic Practices
Volume	15
Issue number	2
Early online date	13 Jan 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1386/chor_00079_1
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 13 Jan 2025

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This study was supported by the: Midlands 4 Cities (M4C)

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Keywords

affective touch
audio-guided
bodily awareness
haptic feedback
performance
practice-based research
remote interaction
sensory engagement
therapeutic innovation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Visual Arts and Performing Arts

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Artistic methods for remote touch: A practice-based research with audio recordings

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