Particle Dance is a unique collaboration between artists, dancers, musicians, technologists and scientists.
The performance takes place inside and around Particle Shrine; a generative installation that captures cosmic rays in 5 detectors and converts the energy into sound, light and vibrations.
Cosmic rays are mysterious subatomic particles from deep in the cosmos. Scientists are constantly studying them to uncover the mysteries of the universe. Real-time readings of these curious particles control the lights during the performance, which influences the choreography and composition.
The result is an extraordinary, 30 minute, semi-improvised contemporary dance and music performance where sound, movement and real-time particle physics data explores these fascinating concepts. This piece was created in collaboration with a multi-generational cast of 17 dancers and 12 musicians over a series of community workshops.
The premiere took place at Magna Science Adventure Centre.
| Release Date | Specifications | Commissioner | Supported by |
| 24th Feb 2024 | 12 musicians, 17 Dancers, LED, Code, 5 Cosmic Ray Detectors, Projector | Rotherham City Council, Signals Festival | Magna Science Adventure Centre, Arts Council England |
CREDITS
Music: Emergence Collective
Music workshops led by Juliana Day and Zebedee Buckworth
Choreography: Lucy Haighton
Concept and Creative Direction: Christo Squier
Young Musicians
Henry Johnson
Bruno Gillick
Isabelle Herbert
Jayarama Asthama
Kai Lerner
Martha Mallaband
Dancers
Frances Byrnes
Caroline Chlebicka
Lyn Cork
Steve Holmes
Neila Irwin
Michael Loughran
John Mackie
Becky Parry
Grace Hocking
Ben Nix
Elana Roden
Evie Burgess
Matilda Howell
Dance Companies
Third Bite Dance
Dance To Health (Sheffield)
50+ Contemporary Dance Sheffield
Videography and Editing by Paul McHale
WITH THANKS
Chris Ball, Dr Teppei Katori
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Rotherham Music & Childrens Capital Of Culture teams
