In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. We are given intimate access to people who are frequently unable to share their experiences with others by focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage. How to Dance in Ohio depicts the daily bravery of people facing their fears and opening themselves up to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world with wit and heartbreak.
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In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. We are given intimate access to people who are frequently unable to share their experiences with others by focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage. How to Dance in Ohio depicts the daily bravery of people facing their fears and opening themselves up to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world with wit and heartbreak.
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