Flagship Movement · 17 December 2025 · Jaipur, India
Astitva
2025
Flagship Movement · 17 December 2025 · Jaipur, India
A historic milestone. Our first-ever offline event. Nine wheelchair dancers — most of whom had never traveled outside their city, never taken a train, never stood on a stage — came together to perform live before 350+ people.
The Story
Where stories came alive, and identity found its voice.
Astitva — the Sanskrit word for identity — is the flagship annual event of Dance with Wheels. A celebration of courage, transformation and the power of women with disabilities to be seen, heard and celebrated for who they are.
Astitva 2025 marked our first-ever offline gathering. For the first time, women who had been training virtually came together from different states of India to perform live on stage. From months of online practice to standing under stage lights, the journey itself became the true performance.
Each woman who took the stage represented countless others still waiting for such opportunities — proof that with the right platform, women with disabilities don’t just participate. They shine.
A Journey of Firsts
First time traveling outside their city
First train journey
First time stepping onto a stage
First time performing before a live audience
First time being celebrated for who they are
These weren’t just moments. They were breakthroughs.
Impact Highlights
A historic first.
Gallery
Moments that moved everyone.
From quiet backstage breaths to standing ovations — every frame tells a story of becoming.
Performance Stage Highlights
Backstage Emotional Moments
Audience & Celebration
Preparation Moments
What Astitva Represents
A movement of transformation.
FROM
Hesitation
TO
Confidence
FROM
Isolation
TO
Expression
FROM
Invisibility
TO
Recognition
The Future of Astitva
Astitva 2026, 2027 and beyond.
After the success of Astitva 2025, we envision Astitva as an annual national platform — expanding its reach and impact every year.
More participants from across India
Larger stages, wider audiences
Collaborations with organizations, artists and institutions
Pathways to national and international performances
A national platform for wheelchair dance and disability inclusion