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Techno-optimist & Prof at @performancetmu at @TheCreativeSchl

Toronto, Ontario
Joined April 2009
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From machine-learning robots to innovative projection design, @torontolife gives you a peek into the experimental passion of @RUPerformance Professor @mfbergmann. #TheFutureIsCreative #performance #design #robots #technology torontolife.com/life/michael…
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.@RUPerformance professor @mfbergmann is exploring the potential of involving intelligent machines in dance choreography—and examining the impact this could have on the people watching. ryerson.ca/research/publicat…
We are proud to announce the new issue of Innovation magazine! This edition covers the latest #research from @RyersonU researchers under the theme of human-technology interaction. Check out the full digital version here: ow.ly/gvp650AQxLi
How do companies collect and use our data? How can we protect ourselves from some levels of surveillance? Jeremy's game aims to empower users to take control of their digital lives. Join us on August 20th: Neonormal.ca
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Alex you would be an amazing Sulu!
So exciting!!!! If y'all need a Sulu, there's a Japanese-Canadian actor right here who'd be happy to submit a self-tape 😉
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So proud of my students in their incredible pivot to a virtual showcase of their work. It was great to see their hard work celebrated, and it was fun running a broadcast desk from my living room! ryerson.ca/fcad/news/2020/05…
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A special shoutout to @boinxtv for their amazing software making the live streams possible!
What's new at FCAD? From students embracing the opportunity to redefine performance to @jsource winning $40,000 to launch the Canada Press Freedom Project... Find out about the Top 5 things you need to know 👉 bit.ly/2T1EBsJ
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We go live in six hours! It will be both ASL interpreted and live-captioned. This will focus on shared resources (legal, advocacy, how to take your work virtual, finding emergency funding, and financial best practices in crisis) and building and grounding our national community.
Join us Monday for the livestreaming panel/webinar "Artists In a Time of Global Pandemic"—for US-Based Freelance Artists & Cultural Workers in all Disciplines. Starts at 2pm Hawaii/ 4pm Alaska/ 5pm PT/ 6pm MT/ 7pm CT/ 8pm ET. Watch & share: howlround.com/happenings/liv… #artistresource
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Amazing start to #CRCI2020 with an incredible “performance-type-thing” by #MichelleEllsworth
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Happy to talk about what we can do to make performance more sustainable. Check out the whole series to hear how @RyersonFCAD is making a difference.
Today, we are hearing from Michael Bergmann (@mfbergmann) from the Ryerson School of Performance (@RUPerformance), who is revolutionizing theatre through sustainable production🎭🌸
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Like dance? Like robots? For Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share this duet with you. It’s the product of the first phase of my research-creation project exploring human and robot interaction in performance. youtu.be/w6UOxHGPpCY @AcademicChatter
At the Creative Technology Lab 🤖 Blurring the lines b/w performers, audiences & tech, this project explores the possibilities of human-#robot interactions in #dance performance. By: @mfbergmann, Linda Zhang, Louis Laberge-Côté, @BMcGuireDance. Learn more: bit.ly/3aCKm7d
I'm happy to announce that the performance video of the Uncanny Robots project is now live! youtu.be/w6UOxHGPpCY The team: @BMcGuireDance @CoteLaberge Linda Zhang @RyersonFCAD Read more at tripl.ca/uncanny-robots
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Uncanny Robots Project, Phase 1: Residency and performance at the Creative Technology Lab, FCAD. October 2019. The team: @ryersonfcad @rts_ryerson with lindayzhang, @mfbergmann, @noohee9 ctl_ryerson @BMcGuireDance… instagram.com/p/B7hAZjtlDFy/…
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The NYC restaurant tour has begun again. This really is the city of good food.
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So happy to have been able to present the Uncanny Robot project at the opening of the Creative Technology Lab at @RyersonFCAD . Performance video coming soon, but for now there is this: ryerson.ca/research/news-eve…
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TODAY: @eugenie_pastor from @LSBU will be giving a talk at @CatalystFCAD about her research, and current project with @mfbergmann💃 Exploring one-on-one performance using live streaming #VR as a medium. RSVP: bit.ly/2NLYeBm
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Who’s at @Sleater_Kinney in #Toronto tonight?