Tutus & Technology: Nutcracker Hacked by Brooklyn Ballet

A project in New York, NY by Kai-Ti Kao
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Brooklyn Ballet updates a holiday classic by costuming dancers in motion sensor technology by local hacker collective.
Backers: 136
Average Pledge Per Backer: $74

Funded: $10,051 of $10,000
Dates: Mar 10th -> Apr 9th (31 days)
Project By: Kai-Ti Kao
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April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Eyes on the Prize!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters, We are feeling the love! Thank you to all who have donated so far. The end is in sight and we just have few hours left for our "24 Close The Gap Match" campaign. Invite 10 friends to skip a cup of coffee this morning and donate to... (Read More)

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April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, everyone! We are so blown away by your enthusiasm and support in the last 5 days. Our campaign has leapt to 97 backers and $6,470 raised, and now we've been given the BEST NEWS! Board emeritus Geri & Cynthia Armine-Klein have generously... (Read More)

Brooklyn Ballet Launches Kickstarter To Fund Wearable Tech Costumes For A 21st Century Revamp Of The Holiday Classics

April 8th - via: idigitaltimes.com
Brooklyn Ballet is adding a 21st century twist to the holiday classics. Introducing, the "techno tutu" - a costume embedded with LED elements and motion sensors to create a whimsical visual effect as the ballerinas leap and twirl on stage. "Vectors, Marys, and Snow" kicked off the 2014 Brooklyn Ballet season, intermingling live music, dance, and wearable technology. Now, Brooklyn Ballet hopes to revamp another traditional ballet - the "Nutcracker" - by raising funds for the modernized performance via Kickstarter. (Read More)

Down to the Wire (No Pun Intended)!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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Wires, Lights and Tutus, oh my!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Tonight's the Night!

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You've spoken and we've listened!

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It's a love affair!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters, In addition to ballet mixed with popping mixed with technology, we've got a beautiful season planned for you! Brooklyn Ballet has always made it a point to collaborate with great musicians and provide live music in performance as... (Read More)

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Here's a sneak peek!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, Kickstarter friends! Check out our prototype all lit up! If this is just a fun trial run after rehearsal, can you imagine how awesome the finished product is going to be on stage? We need your help sharing our project with friends. Send to just... (Read More)

Make it Snow!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Huge thanks to our first 13 supporters, who have kicked off our project with their great generosity!! All our dancers are busy preparing for the season in rehearsal, and they look just amazing rehearsing Snow. We cannot wait to see them all aglow in... (Read More)

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