A Geneva artistic performance bridging art and data

If data could breathe

An opening performance at the intersection of art, data, and society

As part of the opening ceremony of ECCB 2026, If data could breathe offers a unique artistic experience that brings together Geneva’s vibrant creative scene and the world of data science.

Conceived by choreographer Lucy Nightingale and coordinated by the creative agency episode(s), If data could breathe explores the living nature of data: how it flows, connects, and shapes our understanding of the world. Blending classical and contemporary expression, two classical dancers and one hip-hop dancer share the stage, embodying the dialogue between structure and spontaneity, precision and creativity, much like data itself.

Set against the full-height screen of the CICG plenary hall, the performance is enhanced by generative visuals created by visual designer MiDeRiC. Light, movement, and digital imagery intertwine to create an immersive experience, reflecting the themes of the conference and the dynamic interplay between science, innovation, and society.

Together, movement, image, and sound form a living ecosystem, capturing the essence of ECCB 2026: connecting disciplines, bridging science and society, and shaping the future through data.

Event details

🗓️ When ? 

Monday 31 August · 10:00–11:00
Live during the opening ceremony

đź“Ť Where?

Plenary Room AD, CICG, Geneva

Dancers

Aurélie Chapgier Laboissière

Aurélie Chapgier Laboissière

Contemporary dancer

Aurélie is a contemporary dancer whose delicate and sensitive presence immediately resonates with the audience. Her movement is characterized by fluidity, emotional depth, and an embraced fragility that gives each performance a distinctive intensity.

She contributes to creations by the Nightingale Project association and performs in productions of the Conservatoire populaire de musique, danse et théâtre. Alongside her artistic practice, she works as an acupuncturist, an experience that deeply informs her relationship to the body, energy, and movement.
Sarah Chevalier

Sarah Chevalier

Classical dancer

Sarah is a classical and contemporary dancer known for her natural grace and strong stage presence. Her background combines rigorous technique with refined artistic sensitivity, allowing her to deliver performances that are both powerful and moving.

She is involved in the Nightingale Project’s creations, where she brings maturity, precision, and emotional depth to each project. In parallel with her artistic work, she is also active in the administrative field.
Alix Miguel Badliks

Alix Miguel Badliks

Krump dancer

Alix Miguel, known as “Bad Liks”, is a professional krump dancer rooted in hip-hop culture. His style is marked by intense expressivity, powerful physical tension, and a striking stage presence.

With his crew Les Warriorz, he became European krump champion, contributing significantly to the emergence and recognition of this dance style in Switzerland. He also takes part in creations by the Nightingale Project. In one notable inclusive performance, he shared the stage with a visually impaired performer, creating a deeply moving artistic moment where dance became a space for connection and shared experience.

Choregraph

Lucy Nightingale is a British-born dancer, choreographer and teacher based in Geneva. A graduate of the Royal Ballet School, she performed with Béjart Ballet Lausanne, where Maurice Béjart created roles for her, and with the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève.

She now focuses on inclusive dance, working with blind children, individuals on the autism spectrum, people living with Alzheimer’s, and primary school students. She collaborates with the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire and the Musée Ariana, creating performances that bring her students’ work to the public. See her projects.

Visual concept and digital creation

MiDeRiC

MiDeRiC

(Michel-Frédéric Cassone)

Visual designer

MiDeRiC is a visual designer and creator of immersive experiences, specializing in 3D projection mapping, interactivity, and large-scale digital environments for events. With over a decade of experience, he develops innovative visual solutions combining image, sound, and interaction.

Trained in graphic design, web design, and audiovisual creation, he masters a wide range of technical and creative tools, including 3ds Max, Resolume, Unreal Engine, Unity, VVVV, and Adobe Creative Suite, enabling him to design bespoke, interactive visual experiences adapted to diverse audiences and ambitious event settings.