PUBLICATIONS

Araújo, A. I. and Jürgens, S. (2026). NoCap – Dancing with Data. Body, Space & Technology, 25(1).

Rodrigues, R., Diogo, J., Jürgens, S., Fernandes, C. and Correia, N. (2023). Sample-based Human Movement Detection for Interactive Videos Applied to Performing Arts. In IFIP Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (INTERACT 2023), 567–587.

Jürgens, S. (2022). Dance | Data | Storytelling. In Fernandes, C. (ed.), Evola, V. (ed.), Ribeiro, C. (ed.) Dance Data, Cognition, and Multimodal Communication. Routledge, 38–54.

Rodrigues, R., Jürgens, S., Fernandes, C., Diogo, J. and Correia, N. (2022). Integrating 3D Objects in Multimodal Video Annotation. In Proceedings of the 2022 ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences, ACM, NY, USA.

Correia, N. N., Masu, R., Primett, W., Jürgens, S., Feitsch, J. and Plácido da Silva, H. (2022). Designing Interactive Visuals for Dance from Body Maps: Machine Learning and Composite Animation Approaches. In Proceedings of the 2022 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference, ACM, NY, USA, 204–216.

Correia N.N., Jürgens S., Masu R., Feitsch J., Druzetic I. (2021) Performative Virtual Scenes: A Dynamic VR Environment Design Approach. In: Baalsrud Hauge J., C. S. Cardoso J., Roque L., Gonzalez-Calero P.A. (eds) Entertainment Computing – ICEC 2021. ICEC 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13056. Springer, Cham.

Jürgens, S., Correia, N. N., Masu, R., (2021), The Body Beyond Movement: (Missed) Opportunities to Engage with Contemporary Dance in HCI. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction, ACM, Salzburg, Austria, 1-9.

Jürgens, S., Fernandes, C. and Kuffner, R. (2020). Experiencing Choreographed 4D Visuals in a VR Dance Installation. Performance Research, 25, 4: 'On Hybridity', Routledge, 94–97. https://doi.org/10.1080/13528165.2020.1842603

Masu, R., Correia, N. N., Jürgens, S., Feitsch, J. and Romão, T. (2020) Designing interactive sonic artefacts for dance performance: an ecological approach. In AM '20: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Audio Mostly, ACM, NY, USA, 122-129.

Jürgens, S., Correia, N. N., Masu, R., (2020) Designing Glitch Procedures and Visualisation Workflows for Markerless Live Motion Capture of Contemporary Dance. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Movement and Computing, ACM, NY, USA, 1-8.

Masu, R., Correia, N. N., Jürgens, S., Druzetic, I. and Primett,W. (2019). How do Dancers Want to Use Interactive Technology?: Appropriation and Layers of Meaning Beyond Traditional Movement Mapping. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Digital and Interactive Arts. ACM, Braga Portugal, 1–9.

Jürgens, S., Fernandes, C., and Evola, V. (2019). An Infographic Approach to Presenting Dance Data from the Choreographer’s Studio. PARtake: The Journal of Performance as Research, Vol. 2: Iss. 2 , Article 7. Published by University of Colorado Boulder.

Jürgens, S. (2018), The Sourcing of Somatic Theatre Praxis: Breathing with a goat, contemplating 2000 turkeys and an unexpected interview, Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices, 10, 2, UK. Intellect, 303-316.

Jürgens, S., and Fernandes, C. (2018), Visualizing Embodied Research: Dance Dramaturgy and Animated Infographic Films. Journal of Embodied Research, 1 ( 1 ), 3 (27:41). Routledge.

Jürgens, S. (2017). How to communicate on the verge of collapse, Choreographic Practices, 8: 1, UK. Intellect, 89–109.

Jürgens, S., and Fernandes, C. (2017), Choreographic practice-as-research - Visualizing conceptual structures in contemporary dance. In Arlander, A. (ed.), Barton, B. (ed.), Dreyer-Lude, M. (ed.), Spatz, B. (ed.) Performance as Research: Knowledge, methods, impact. Routledge, 249-274.

Fernandes, C. and Jürgens, S. (2016). Moving from an artist-led practice into self-emerging educational approaches. Performance Research, 21, 6: ‘On Radical Education’, Routledge, 71-77.

Jürgens, S., Henriques, F. and Fernandes, C. (2016). Re-Constructing the Choreographic Studio of João Fiadeiro through Animated infographic films. PARtake: The Journal of Performance as Research, Volume 1, Issue 1, Article 3. Published by University of Colorado Boulder.

Jürgens, S. (2016). Three methods of designing a workflow with multimodal video annotation in interdisciplinary choreographic processes. In Fernandes, C. (ed.) Multimodality and Performance, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 159-178.

Jürgens, S. (2014). Transmedia Choreography: Integrating Multimodal Video Annotation in the Creative Process of a Social Robotics Performance Piece. Body, Space & Technology 13,1. Open Library of Humanities.

Fernandes, C. and Jürgens, S. (2013). Video annotation in the TKB project: Linguistics meets choreography meets technology. International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media 9,1. Taylor & Francis, 115-134.

Madeira, C. and Jürgens, S. (2013). Vídeo-Cartas I e II – "O computador como palco. O palco como computador". Interact – Revista Online de Arte, Cultura e Tecnologia, 19. Published by ICNOVA/FCSH-NOVA, Portugal.

Jürgens, S. (2012). O Código-Fonte de um Espectáculo. Textos e Pretextos, 11. Published by Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal.

Jürgens, S. (2011). Tools for Artistic and Academic Research: An Evolving Glossary for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Digital (Live) Performance. In Proceedings of Poéticas Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil.

Jürgens, S. (2011). Eight Strategies for Interactive Situations in HCI Contexts. In Proceedings of Poéticas Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil.

Jürgens, S. (2010). Using new media technologies in dance improvisation classes. Cadernos PAR, 108-125. Published by Escola Superior de Design e Artes, Portugal.

Fernandes, C. and Jürgens, S. (2009). Transdisciplinary Research bridging Cognitive Linguistics and Digital Performance: From Multimodal Corpora to Choreographic Knowledgebases. In Schroeder, F. (ed.) Performing Technology, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 19-33.

Jürgens, S. (2009). Expanding Choreographic Resources: Generative Techniques in Contemporary Live Performance and New Media Art. In Daniel Tércio (ed.) Tedance - Perspectives on Technologically Expanded Dance, 155-175. Published by University of Lisbon, Portugal.

DISSERTATIONS

PhD dissertation: “A Methodology for Bi-directional Transfer between Contemporary Dance and New Media Technologies” (2011) https://www.repository.utl.pt/bitstream/10400.5/3775/2/dissertation.pdf

MA Thesis: “The central role of the body in the intersection of Contemporary Visual Arts and Dance: Aspects of the use of technology in Wayne McGregor's choreography” (2001)