"A disability arts ensemble whose work is made by and for disabled people, [Kinetic Light] has an ethic and aesthetic of access that is exceptionally thoughtful and thorough.”
NEW YORK TIMES
The groundbreaking work TERRITORY from self-described disabled dance company Kinetic Light is redefining what dance can be through cutting-edge technology and radically inclusive design. Set in a post-apocalyptic, futuristic world shaped by human-made barriers and borders, this immersive VR aerial and contemporary dance performance envelops audiences in movement, light, vibration, and spatialized sound, offering multiple sensory entry points that are not translations, but integral artistic expressions in their own right. Blending immersive cinematography, dance, animation, visual effects, science fiction, fantasy, and subtle elements of horror, TERRITORY invites audiences into the role of “witness,” where the impact of barbed wire is felt both physically and metaphorically. Dance Informa highlights Kinetic Light’s pioneering integration of access features, including multitrack audio description, creative captioning, and haptics, built into the creative process itself. The result is a lush, boundary-pushing experience that merges art and access into a single, transformative vision.
Created by: Kinetic Light
Scenography by: Michael Maag
Filmed at Kinetic Light Studio
VR Production by: Double Eye Studios
Directed by: Kiira Benz of Double Eye Studios
Poetry by: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
SHOW TIMES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
PORTLAND OVATIONS OFFICE
120 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND
(Entrance is at 400 Congress St.)
RUN TIME
5 – 8 PM
20 minutes, start times rolling
FREE EVENT, RSVP REQUIRED
ACCESS SERVICES & SENSORY INFORMATION


If you’re feeling sensitive to…
● themes of oppression
● a sense of confi nement
● seeing sharp objects
…this piece might not be for you today
If you’d like to observe others experiencing the piece, join us by looking at the screen from a safe distance of the viewers.
While people of all ages have experienced and enjoyed territory, it is intended for mature audiences.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Guests must sign up in advance for this experience
- From 5 – 8 PM sessions begin every 20 minutes
- This experience is entirely through VR headset
- Guests may experience disorientation or motion sickness
ABOUT KINETIC LIGHT
Kinetic Light is an internationally-recognized disability arts ensemble that was founded in 2016. Working in art, technology, design, and dance, Kinetic Light creates, performs, and teaches at the nexus of access, queerness, disability, dance, and race.