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ANGEL VR @ Karlovac Dance Festival <\/strong> | Karlovac City Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mon 29 June<\/strong>
\u2022 Morning: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
\u2022 Evening: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tue 30 June<\/strong>
\u2022 Evening: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> Free entry. Max 5 people per session. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Reservations:<\/strong> info@freedance.hr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ANGEL VR (29 & 30 June @ Karlovac City Museum)
Step into the heart of innovation with an award-winning virtual reality experience that blurs the boundaries between audience and dance. Enter the digital world of a \"warrior angel\" and experience a unique, interactive journey tailored just for you. Admission is free, but spaces are strictly limited!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
ANGEL VR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
CONCEPT, DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCER: <\/strong>Avat\u00e2ra Ayuso <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VR & MOTION CAPTURE ARTIST: <\/strong>Miyu Matsumoto<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on the original solo ANGEL  choreographed by Avat\u00e2ra in 2018 for a traditional black box theather, Angel VR was created with three aimes: to increase the emotional engagement of audiences, to give their agency avoiding being a passive viewer and to explore its storytelling tools in virtual environments that could enhance the live performance experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ANGEL VR, a multi award-winning virtual reality experience, transports participants into the mesmerising realm of a sophisticated warrior \u201cangel.\u201d This immersive encounter unfolds between \u201cangel\u201d and each single audience member. The interaction element within Angel VR is personalised, responding to the unique choices made by each audience member. This distinctive aspect ensures a one-of-a-kind journey tailored to each participant, making Angel VR an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This immersive work is brought to life through cutting-edge motion caption technology as Optitrack, alongside Unreal, Maya, Motion Builder, and Marvelous Designer, with every move meticulously choreographed and performed by the award-winning choreographer Avat\u00e2ra Ayuso. Enhanced with 3D sound for maximum immersion, ANGEL VR elevates the artistic experience, promising an intimate connection like no other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join us for an unparalleled blend of technology and artistry, where your senses will be awakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optimised for the Meta Quest 3 headset, ANGEL VR is suitable for audiences aged 12+. It is produced by AVA DANCE COMPANY in collaboration with Rose Bruford College and independent VR developers, and with the generous support of Arts Council England. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In 2026 it received the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding through Rose Bruford College. The project will now make an accessible and marketable VR experience for disabled users, addressing the technological challenge of creating an inclusive, high-quality VR experience that centres their needs.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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CONCEPT, DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCER
Avat\u00e2ra Ayuso

VR & MOTION CAPTURE ARTIST
Miyu Matsumoto

TECHNICAL MANAGER & VR DEVELOPER
Enrique Mu\u00f1oz

VR DEVELOPER AND ADVISOR
Dave Pritchard (Dual Perceptions Games)

VR DRAMATURGE
Dr Rosa Cisneros

3D ARTIST
Enkhar P. Blanco (Dual Perceptions Games)

VR PRODUCTION CONSULTANT
Paul Long

VR POSTPRODUCTION CONSULTANT
Samuel Lawrence

VR DEVELOPER (STUDENT)
Kyle Ruta

SOUND SUPPORT (STUDENTS)
Callum Mitchell & Craig Shield

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Kirsty Hillyer

CHOREOGRAPHIC DRAMATURG
Donald Hutera

FENCING COACH
Graham Watts

SWORD DANCE COACH
Jialong Ma

ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTANT
Dan Edge

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Sukan Passos<\/summary>\n
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AVAT\u00c2RA AYUSO is an award winning choreographer filmmaker, based in the UK, director of AVA DANCE COMPANY, a cultural leader, curator and activist in the dance world. <\/p>\n<\/div>
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She is also the Founder and Director of the charity AWA DANCE (Advancing Women\u2019s Aspirations with Dance). She trained in Classical Ballet, Argentine Tango and Contemporary dance across Europe and has an impressive professional international choreographic portfolio all around the world, working with world class organisations, and artists such as William Forstyhe, Wayne McGregor and Shobana Jeyasingh. She was Resident Artist at the Teatro del Lago in Chile in 2019, and commissioned choreographer at the Ballet de Santiago, National Opera Theater of Chile in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

ANGEL VR @ KDF016
ADMISSION NOTICE<\/strong>
Please note that entry is organised in groups of up to 5 people according to the schedule. Admission is free. Visitors are required to arrive 10 minutes before the start of the programme.

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Karlovac Dance Festival \u2014 Credits<\/strong>
The summer edition of the Karlovac Dance Festival is presented as part of the Zvjezdano ljeto 2026 programme, with the support of the City of Karlovac.
Supported by: Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia, the City of Karlovac, and Karlovac County
Media Partner: HRT3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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