about us
Through motion sensors, interactive systems, and physiological data, we create immersive artistic collaborations, bridging art and innovation, and engaging audiences on a deeply emotional level.
Philip Gabriel Perez is a dancer, choreographer, and creator exploring the intersection of movement and technology.
A seasoned performer, he has spent several seasons dancing with Boulder Ballet, and his artistry has been recognized with awards such as second place at Miami International Ballet Competition (2019) and a mention in Pointe Magazine’s “Standout Performances of 2024: Readers’ Choice.”
With a background in classical ballet, he has expanded beyond traditional performance, integrating sensors and physiological data to redefine how dance is experienced. He is fully certified in ABT’s National Training Curriculum, and his research includes the ChoreoTech Lab at Jacob’s Pillow, where he explored emerging technologies in choreography.
He founded Dance Continua as a platform to push the boundaries of movement, using technology to amplify human connection, enhance audience engagement, and explore the body as the ultimate technology.
Philip gabriel perez
founder, project Director
Michael Schulze is a composer and performer of electronic music, sometimes under the moniker Enemy Sender, and often using hardware and modular synthesizers instead of computers.
A self taught jazz musician, he also studied electro-acoustic music at The University of Illinois in the acclaimed Experimental Music Studios. After graduation in 1988 he served as Director of Audio Services at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he also taught audio engineering and production. In 2003 he joined the faculty at the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, where he now holds the rank of Teaching Professor, directing the award winning Bachelor of Music Recording and Production program. For four years from 2017 - 2020 he composed suites of electronic music which were choreographed by Lance Hardin and Amy Earnest and presented on the February Stepping Out programs by Boulder Ballet. He is currently active as a solo performer along Colorado’s front range.
Michael Schulze
co-founder, Composer, engineer
Emma Michaux is a choreographer and dancer born and raised in Colorado. She has created multiple works premiered with Boulder Ballet and has choreographed for Colorado Ballet Society, the Denver Academy of Ballet, and numerous studios across the Denver metro area. Her choreographic work extends beyond the stage, having collaborated on dance films with Charcoal Pictures and San Souci Dance Festival.
As a professional dancer, Emma has performed with Wonderbound Contemporary Ballet and Boulder Ballet, as well as guesting with companies nationwide. Her choreographic vision blends the transportive quality of classical ballet—akin to cinema’s ability to immerse an audience in another world—with a drive to push the boundaries of form, technical brilliance, and emotional depth. Through her work, she seeks to explore the intricacies of the human experience, crafting movement that resonates both visually and viscerally.
Emma rae michaux
co-founder, choreographer
Julia Luyties was born and raised in Thornton, Colorado and is now a local artist in Boulder. She’s been painting since she was a child, mostly working in acrylic and ink, and often experimenting in other mediums. She attended Bollman Technical Education Center for graphic design, developing her skills in visual art through Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. She now works on commission as a freelance artist.
