Sharing descriptions of movement

In this essay the authors report on the findings of the one-day workshop called Choreographic Computations: Motion Capture and Analysis for Dance held at IRCAM (Institute for music/acoustic research and coordination) in Paris in June 2006. The focus of the workshop was on new innovations combining motion capture and computer-based techniques with choreography and performance. An international group of artist programmers and dance makers who are bringing complex algorithmic procedures into alignment with choreographic creation were invited to give presentations and discuss, with each other and the invited audience, the shared understanding of movement and gesture they are developing. © Intellect Ltd 2007.