spotlightondance
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We are experimenting with creating translucent raised platforms for tap dancers to dance on. We'd like platforms to contain both dmx controlled lighting as well as cameras pointing up to live feed video of the bottom of the tap shoes as they hit the surface above the performers using projections.
I'm looking for a source of advice on whether there's a surface (acrylic, lucite, etc) that would stand up to taps and the pounding of the dancers. We'll probably have about 30 in the cast but not all would need to be on the platforms at the same time. These would be used for touring so portability is desired. If we can figure out how to build them to be modular it would be very cool. Depending on what's technically possible we'd love to support multiple levels and irregular shapes that can be configured in different ways. Budget isn't a huge consideration at the moment.
Thanks!
I'm looking for a source of advice on whether there's a surface (acrylic, lucite, etc) that would stand up to taps and the pounding of the dancers. We'll probably have about 30 in the cast but not all would need to be on the platforms at the same time. These would be used for touring so portability is desired. If we can figure out how to build them to be modular it would be very cool. Depending on what's technically possible we'd love to support multiple levels and irregular shapes that can be configured in different ways. Budget isn't a huge consideration at the moment.
Thanks!