Improve dancing skills with motion capture systems: case study of a taiwanese high school dance class

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of capture systems in improving high school students’ dancing skills through the use of experimental design. The major findings were as follows: First, using a MoCap system and high-speed camera to document dancers’ movements can provide reference materials for students to improve their skills through self-practice. Second, using a MoCap system and high-speed camera as teaching aids at dance studio can enhance the effectiveness of dancing teaching. Third, incorporating MoCap and high-speed camera technologies into dance art is becoming necessary for achieving peak performance.

KEYWORDS:

• 3ds Max
• dancing skills
• high school dance class
• high-speed camera
• motion capture systems

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Hui-Yu Chen

Hui-Yu Chen received her Master Degree from the Institute of Digital Media and Games Design, Chienkuo Technology University, Taiwan in 2016. She is the Senior Lecturer of Dance Class, Changhua Arts Senior High School, Changhua City, Taiwan. She is also a leader of Dance Academy of Changhua City.

Yung-Hsun Cheng

Dr. Yung-Hsun is a professor and former Head of the Institute of Media and Games Design, Chienkuo Technology, Taiwan. Having majors in design and education, his papers have been published in the American Journal of Family therapy, Thinking Skills and Creativity, The Design Journal, Youth and Society, and Others.

Artie Lo

Artie Lo was Assistant Professor of the Institute of Media and Games Design, Chienkuo Technology University, Taiwan and retired in 2019.