The kathak-inspired play Still Dancing, based on Singh’s father’s struggle with Parkinson’s, will be staged in Mumbai at The Royal Opera House on April 12 and at Rangshila on April 13, using theatre, music, and dance to raise awareness about the disease
April is designated, internationally, as Parkinson’s Disease(PD) awareness month; and a play, , centring on this debilitating ailment, will be staged in Mumbai, at The Royal Opera House, on April 12 and at Rangshila on April 13. Produced by Vonita Singh, a trained kathak dancer, and written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit, the play, based on Singh’s father’s struggle with Parkinson’s, aims at creating awareness about timely detection and acceptance with a view towards better management of PD. Using theatre, music and dance, the play suggests that dance can be a physical and emotional lifeline for those affected by PD.
We spoke to Vonita Singh on how was conceived.
A personal experience prompted you to deep dive into the significance of creative and mindful movement in the treatment of those coping with PD. Can you share this experience?
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