Abstract
The realm of multi-sensory performances engages various senses and frequently promotes audience participation, aiming to foster immersive and inclusive arts-based experiences. The evolution of this field saw accelerated advancements during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to explore the creative methods choreographers employ to overcome the challenges of creating multi-sensory experiences for online or remote audiences. In doing so, this study emphasises exploring the intricacies of artistic methods rather than evaluating the effectiveness of specific methods. Engaging six international artists in dance, theatre, visual arts, and music, the research employs reflexive thematic analysis and an interpretivist stance. Artists used pre-recorded audio, live calls, apps, and sensory boxes to engage audiences. Creative methods encompassed the utilisation of imagination, co-presence, and various objects to recreate sensory experiences. The advantages of online work include increased accessibility, but challenges include the lack of shared physical space, which can affect the mental well-being of artists and hinder collaboration during rehearsals. The study explores the complexities of creating online or remote multi-sensory experiences, providing practical guidance for artists navigating the evolving online artistic expression landscape. It contributes to the richness of practice research and enhances the broader discourse on immersive and participatory experiences.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | (In-Press) |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Journal | International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media |
| Volume | (In-Press) |
| Early online date | 8 Apr 2024 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 8 Apr 2024 |
Bibliographical note
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent.Funder
This work was supported by Midlands for Cities.Funding
This work was supported by Midlands for Cities.
| Funders | Funder number |
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| Arts and Humanities Research Council |
Keywords
- Dance
- digital
- multi-sensory
- touch
- online