Gallery: A Virtual Stage That Bends Reality and Pushes Theater's Boundaries

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    *Mr. & Mrs. Dream* is a modern dance show that eschews a traditional set for interactive virtual reality. *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    The magic box is a mobile virtual reality room that is used to project images and track the dancers' movements. *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    The magic box is made of four screens, six projectors and a main computer that controls it all. *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    Kinect sensors track the dancers' motions, which allow for interactive visuals. *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    The Théâtre du Corps is headed by Marie-Claude Pietragalla and Julien Derouault. *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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    *Image: Dassault Systèmes*
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