Exploring gender and sexuality through Bharatnatyam
Mesma Belsare is a Boston-based, Indian American dancer, choreographer, actor, visual artist and art-museum educator. Formally trained in Bharatanatyam she focuses on choreography that addresses gender, gender-identity and sexuality. Last December Mesma was in New York to perform at Fashion Conscience 2009, an event organized by Engendered at the Asia Society.
In a conversation with Aseem Chhabra, Mesma discussed her training and performing Bharatnatyam in the United States and what it means to address transgender and sexuality issues as a dancer.
Video–Mesma’s holistic education
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Video–Mesma: Icon of Indian culture
Video–Mesma: Intense involvement
Video–Mesma: Empty vessels
Video–Mesma: Identity & evolution
