In a unique dance experiment, physically-challenged dancer from the UK, Dan Daw, teamed up dancer Mirjam Gurtner to portray a couple trapped in a loveless relationship.
The stunning duet by award-winning choreographer Javier de Frutos, takes it's inspiration from from Tennessee Williams' play "Camino Real" and Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot".
The dance routine presented the story of a couple trapped in a stagnating relationship, unable to escape the domestic world.
"We have put to use Mexican wrestling masks and music underpinning the emotional power play of the dance," Dan said at the event, sponsored by the British Council.
The performance was staged before the students and the faculty of the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy.
Dan, who was part of Candoco for four years from 2010 until 2014, beautifully managed to synchronize with Mirijam.
"I think the crux of any performance is celebrating each-other's differences. I don't know if there is any language of disability."
Mirijam, a physically sound dancer, feels disabilty is a "social construct".
"Disability is not a description of personal characteristic. Disability is a social construct. Yes I believe in that."
Later, the two artists participated in a discussion on 'Disability in the Arts - a perspective Globally and Locally' moderated by Sujata Sen, Director East India, British Council.
Renowned danseuse Priti Patel also took part in the discussion.
