Challenges and Struggles of Autism in “The Other Dimension” Performance by Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company
02 December 2024
The Cairo Opera House, under the supervision of Dr. Lamiaa Zayed, is presenting for the first time “The Other Dimension” by the Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company at the Gomhouria Theatre on 4, 5, 6 December 2024.
The new production is choreographed and directed by Monadel Antar, with set design by Ahmed Zayed and lighting design by Reda Ibrahim.
“The Other Dimension” revolves around a sensory journey inside the mind of an autistic person, intertwining isolation and sensory chaos with moments of deep focus. The performance concludes with a harmonious coexistence between the inner world and external reality.
The aim of the show is to provide a deeper understanding of the autistic experience from a sensory and emotional perspective. The audience explores the challenges and internal struggles faced by autistic individuals, as well as their moments of beauty and deep focus, fostering empathy and breaking down barriers in understanding autism. The show highlights the strength and capabilities of autistic individuals in adapting to their own world and the external world.
The Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company is the first of its kind in the Arab world and has achieved great success through its focus on specialized topics in Egyptian and Arab arts and culture. Founded in 1993 under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the Cairo Opera House, the Company was entrusted to Walid Aouni - the spiritual father of contemporary dance in Egypt - as its artistic director and choreographer. Since its inception, the Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company has presented more than 26 performances and participated in numerous international festivals and operas. It has toured most European and Arab countries, including the United States and China, and performed on the largest and most important international stages and operas, receiving numerous awards at local, international and Arab festivals.
