Written and directed by Maneesh Verma, this multidisciplinary performance explores the profound bond between a father and his autistic son, using dance as a powerful language of connection, growth, and resilience.
The bond between father and son finds its most profound expression through dance in Dancing With Dad, a multidisciplinary performance blending theatre, movement, music, and digital art. At the heart of the story is an autistic boy and his father, a passionate contemporary dancer, whose shared love for dance becomes a language that transcends words.
As the boy grows, he must navigate a world that often feels overwhelming, grappling with the absence of his mother, the pressures of society, and the challenge of finding his own footing. His father, mindful of time's fragility, gently prepares him for this journey. Through their shared practice, he imparts lessons in resilience, trust, and individuality, showing his son that movement can express what words cannot.
Written and directed by Maneesh Verma, the production features Sumeet Nagdev and Arjun Kachroo, with live music by Siddharth Shenoy and team. Seamlessly blending storytelling, choreography, and immersive design, the work reflects on love, memory, and the lasting imprint a parent leaves behind, reminding us that while a dancer may depart, the dance endures.