Author Archives: Boris Willis

I have often felt that the power and flexibility of a game engine like Unreal Engine can be very helpful if used in performances. I worked with Company E this week in Abu Dhabi at the Cultural Center for The Pearl Diver’s Daughter. I created most of the visual design but built scenes in Unreal […]

I asked ChatGPT to choreograph a dance for me, and this is what is said. Choreographing a duet to the music of the Cocteau Twins is a fun and creative process that allows you to explore your own artistic vision and create a unique dance piece. When choreographing a duet, it is important to consider […]

I was pleased to perform at Tephra Contemporary Art Institute with the amazing Rex Delafkaran for The Alloy Project. October 15th

Barnett Center Creative Pathfinder Series GuestThursday, April 7th, 4-5 pm Interviewer – Vita Berezina-BlackburnZoom registration link please sign up Please join us for the Barnett Center’s Creative Pathfinders series interview with ACCAD and Dance Department alum Boris Willis (MFA Dance and Technology ‘07). In the conversation hosted by ACCAD creative technologist Vita Berezina-Blackburn, Boris will reflect upon his academic career […]

Zoom: https://bucknell.zoom.us/j/96588293899?pwd=R0wxNzhibjdSSkswZkVLUWNjWnoxdz09

I had a wonderful time talking about motion capture and games at Game Mason. This is the College of Visual and Performing Arts annual game event with lots of games to play and learn about.

Happy to have contributed to this important book. Get it on Amazon today.

We got a very nice review from Dance Enthusiast. Read it below. https://www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/impressions-reviews/view/Stefanie-Nelson-Mothers-Myths-Monsters-Matrophobia-Theater-Lab-Maya-Orchin-Boris-Willis-and-Maria-Takeuchi-?fbclid=IwAR3HoYnLXwvjSFgQsp9Xm_KShy49WGO_yNT80976ivnArHZsxzX5hFzFm6w

Next up is a performance in NYC at Theater Lab. This work called Hey Mu tells the story of growing up with my grandmother, mom, and sister using dance and technology. Working with EMU and Maya Orchin and Stephanie Nelson. More soon… get tickets here. web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1087186

Worked with Todd Clark on a few live streams recently. Worked with Alyssa Milano and Ben Jealous then with Nikki Giovanni and put in a bit of time working on the TIVA Peer Awards as the floor manager.