Thuis | Introdans (lead applicant)

Thuis aims to foster deeper sensations of connection by reimagining immersive experiences as an embodied and accessible practice in (semi-)public spaces, using dance and movement as core methods. Thuis aims to strengthen the Dutch IX field by providing body-centric design principles that challenge the sector's reliance on disembodying hardware and by delivering shareable knowledge on creating accessible, inclusive IX as a form of 'civic infrastructure' that fosters social cohesion and collective belonging.

The research is focused on how the body can become more central to immersive experiences and how a feeling of home can be fostered amongst participants. This inquiry is structured around three themes: ‘spatial awareness’, ‘embodied empathy’, and ‘collective belonging’. The programme follows a research through design methodology, structured in four iterative phases: 'collecting’, ‘processing’, ‘shaping, and ‘engaging’. The research is conducted with communities in public spaces. This methodology will result in two artistic pilots (one outdoor, one indoor semi-public), a case study, an open-source website and public events.

Consortium partners: Introdans | Fillip Studios | affect lab | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | University of Utrecht

Other collaborations: Eusebius Church | Ontwerp Platform Arnhem | District Six Museum | Anchorage Museum