Projects
This section is related to my research work during my PhD in the University of Geneva.
Salsa dance learning evaluation and motion analysis in gamified virtual reality environment
Simon Senecal, Niels A. Nijdam, Andreas Aristidou, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann
Multimedia Tools and Applications, 79 (33-34): 24621-24643, September 2020.
We propose an interactive learning application in the form of a virtual reality game, that aims to help users to improve their salsa dancing skills. The application consists of three components, a virtual partner with interactive control to dance with, visual and haptic feedback, and a game mechanic with dance tasks. Learning is evaluated and analyzed using Musical Motion Features and the Laban Motion Analysis system, prior and after training, showing convergence of the profile of non-dancer toward the profile of regular dancers, which validates the learning process.