The Tango Project

In this video, we see the x-OSC levels responding to movement generated during a modified embrace on the iState in AME at ASU.

Video footage of the experiment

Preliminary experimentation with x-OSC, Max and tango - kitchen dancing

https://vimeo.com/160897583

Narrated Tango presentation - Fall 2015

Tango Ducks

Experimenting with squeaky dog toys as a way of sensing interpersonal touch. Didn't work! Only the dog benefited.

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Brenda McCaffrey

I am passionate about the flow of electronic charge in materials. I combine dance/movement with an understanding of how charge is created through triboelectric action, and use this to create garments that come alive. I have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on semiconductor physics (1999) and completed the Advanced Management program from the University of Chicago Booth School (2009). I've also completed 3+ years of graduate course work and research in Media Arts (2018) and am proficient in Python, Rhino with parametric modeling using Grasshopper, plus interactive media creation and motion tracking using Cycling '74 Max/MSP. I have lectured in the theories of Dynamical Systems and Biomimetics. I've also trained in various somatic and movement practices, including the Alexander Technique, kinematics, Laban and contact improvisation. I play classical piano, and study/perform hula.

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Contributors

Brenda McCaffrey

The Tango Project

Non-verbal communication through touch.

Update for the final project AME 531 Spring 2016

Simondon, "Inflextions"

Awesome Argentine Tango video

Tango images

Henri Michaux quote

Manning, "Negotiating Influence"

x-OSC experiment using Max and modified embrace on iStage in AME at ASU

Preliminary experimentation with x-OSC, Max and tango - kitchen dancing

Narrated Tango presentation - Fall 2015

Tango Ducks