A Choreography of Survival: Embodying Anaphylaxis Through Dance
This essay describes Dining with Danger, a dance piece that uses movement and Hindu mythological imagery to portray the lived experience and physiological realities of anaphylaxis, highlighting the rapid progression of allergic reactions and the life-saving role of epinephrine. Drawing on the author’s personal experience with life-threatening food allergies, it also emphasizes the cultural misunderstandings, access barriers, and public awareness gaps that shape how allergies are recognized and managed. Video of performance included.