Lively Existence - Dance Instead of Plummeting in the Show "Don't Fall, Dance"
The Dutch-German miniseries "Don't Fall, Dance" is set to captivate audiences, with its unique blend of drama and comedy. The four-episode series, available to stream on ZDF's streaming portal from August 1st, tells the story of a young woman named Emma, portrayed by Hanna van Vliet.
Emma's life, as depicted in the series, is a thrilling ride, filled with achievements such as starting an internship at a theater and moving to television. However, her past battles with cancer during her adolescence cast a shadow over her present, with physical, emotional, and social consequences.
The series is based on an autobiographical book by Margot van Schayk, a TV manager who passed away from cancer in 2021. The book, written when her cancer returned for the fourth time, focuses on her story for her young son.
"Don't Fall, Dance" is not just a heavy drama about illness and goodbye, but a celebration of Margot's life despite everything. Producer Fleur Winters felt that the story needed to become a series, not as a somber drama, but as a lively celebration of Margot's life.
The series intersperses Emma's present with occasional flashbacks to her childhood filled with illness and therapy. Cancer seems to be in remission for Emma, although she expresses hope about her health at the start of the series. Yet, she continues to face fears about check-ups and the possibility of cancer returning.
Emma's relationships, including with her overprotective mother and potential romantic partners, are affected by her past health struggles. A significant concern in the series is Emma's potential infertility due to her treatments.
The series is fast-paced and packed with information and twists that make it hard to look away. It follows Emma as she meets a man, moves in with him after just a few months, writes a book, gets married, and moves to the US.
"Don't Fall, Dance" is more than just a story about a young woman who once faced death and is now seizing life with reckless abandon. It's a story about a woman who works hard, embraces life, and values spontaneity.
Catch "Don't Fall, Dance" on ZDF's streaming portal starting August 1st, or tune in to ZDFneo on August 5th at 10:30 PM for a back-to-back airing of the series.
- The miniseries "Don't Fall, Dance" portrays a young woman named Emma, who, despite her past battles with cancer during her adolescence and related physical, emotional, and social consequences, is celebrating life by working hard, embracing spontaneity, and overcoming obstacles such as potential infertility due to her treatments.
- The series sheds light on various aspects of health and wellness, including mental health, lifestyle, and medical conditions, by delving into Emma's personal journey from therapy as a child to her present life filled with relationships and career achievements.
- The high-energy four-episode series offers insights into health-and-wellness concerns, as Emma faces her fears about cancer recurrence and regular check-ups, which are interwoven with her successes in her career and personal life.
