Courtney Beadle on producing RONiN, a project blending contemporary dance and creative tech - Collusion

Courtney Beadle on producing RONiN, a project blending contemporary dance and creative tech

Find out about how Courtney produces contemporary dance work using creative tech, focusing on RONiN, a project by choreographer Yukiko Masui blending movement and digital projections



Collusion’s ART // TECH // PLAY video series shares insights from artists about their work with creative technologies, aiming to spark curiosity and act as an introduction for others who would like to incorporate similar techniques into their work and practice.

Courtney Beadle is a producer specialising in contemporary dance, creating work for both international and rural touring stages. She has experience of blending art with creative tech, including projection mapping, VR and AR technologies.

In this video, Courtney discusses the production process of RONiN, a contemporary dance project by choreographer Yukiko Masui, which blends movement with cutting-edge digital projection to take audiences on a journey through Japan’s four seasons, creating an anime-inspired realm that merges ancient traditions with modern visual storytelling. She also covers the process of fundraising, recruiting collaborators and partners, and key considerations for producers approaching projects at the intersection of art and technology.

Find out more about RONiN.

Partners

  • Arts Council England