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.

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. 

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