In Pink Light is a ritual performance generated through vision, play, and sensory impulse. This multisensory ritual-performance is a choreography for two dancers that explores themes of transformation through a neurodivergent lens. Through movement, we articulate heightened fusion with (and as) nature. It follows earlier work centered around the Underworld; this phase of research shifts into a Middle Earth exploration—an imagined container of lush, shape-shifting landscapes and potentiality.

The project is rooted in experiential ritual animism. Objects, space, color, and sound are approached as animate and sentient; elements, sensations, and materials are treated as active collaborators and guide the creative process. 

As a neurodivergent creator, I am finely attuned to the sensory field, with an acute sensitivity to it. This heightened perceptual channel is a core part of my process. I often work with organic materials—both physically and through their translation into movement—bringing their subtle dynamics into the studio and the body through exploration and eco-somatic practices.

This is a multisensory artwork-performance (1.1.5). It will be staged in the LeParc Performance Lab (EV-10.785) at 14h00 on Wednesday, 7 May.

The artists will be participating in-person (Choreographer: Michelle Shuman Dancers: Camille Courchesne and Laurie-Anne Gosselin Sound: David C. Gale (with support from Jevon Voon) Dramaturge: Liam Gover Research support: Anteah Chintoh)

Location of artwork: Le Parc performance lab, EV-10.785.

Artist’s email address: shelleyroseshuman@gmail.com