Dance Hack Day is a global celebration of technology and the choreographic arts. Participating in this year’s Amsterdam sister site event with an evolution of my light-up motion-responsive Arduino costume was a joy and a privilege. My biggest learning from the weekend is that with the right kind of supportive and open environment, even someone … Continue reading
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Let there be light! (An Arduino Adventure)
I think there is no greater power on this earth than creativity: the freedom to forge, even in a small way, the world in the way that it should be. And I knew that my world needed a new creative fabric-and-programming project in it. I’m not sure exactly when I got interested in learning to … Continue reading
Dragon of Doom Eats London
If you come here often, you’ll note that many of my posts are, well, a bit silly. I think silliness is generally underrated. Playfulness is an important part of the human experience, even for adults–and in a world where I interact almost exclusively with other grownups (many of whom are not a bit silly) it … Continue reading
Once
I went to see ‘Once’ at the Phoenix Theatre last night with some friends. I hadn’t, I admit, been super keen to see it, but if there is theatre on the cards I am always willing to take a gamble. At first it appeared that the cards may not be in our favour as we … Continue reading
Algo-rhythm
I went to a céilidh recently. In contemporary terminology, a céilidh is a gathering for people wishing to partake in traditional Scottish dancing (or Irish, if spelled céilí). However, I am told by Wikipedia that the term originally referred to any kind of social gathering, not necessarily involving dancing. There’s a parallel in belly dance … Continue reading
Gis and Gowns: Jiu Jitsu Ball 2011
Excerpt from Skirt.com, click the link to read the rest 0 As I reported in my last post, over the weekend I went to the jiu jitsu national ball. If you fancy attempting to punch people (and dodging many punches) all day and then dancing with those same people all night, you can’t do better … Continue reading
In a Merry Hour: Caitlin E McDonald 