SALSA DB

Motion capture database of 3D dance motion.

Simon Sénécal, 2018.
A database of multiple dancers, dancing as a pair (leader / follower) on Salsa music.
  • Recorded at 360Hz with a Vicon Motion capture system (8 primeX camera)
  • 26 couples, chosen among local dance scene (Geneva).
  • Dancers were picked based on their experience:
  1. Beginner (0-6month of practice)
  2. Intermediate (6month – 2 years of practice)
  3. Expert (5+ years practice and position as dance teacher or performer)
  • The music used was computer generated (Salsa music generator) and commercial music.
  • Dance move ranges from basic motion to improvised part.
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