Breaking the Binary explores ancient tales and figures from Hindu mythology that provide examples of fluid identities in traditional context. Join us on this unique journey through dance, spoken word, music, and multimedia.
As far as we have come in our understanding of human identity, individuals are still forced into a binary definition of gender, leaving no room for individual choice. Ideas of what is male and what is female are generally polarized into definite characteristics and qualities. Additionally, human sexuality is often misunderstood to the point of becoming a subject that is tabooed in many cultures.
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As far as we have come in our understanding of human identity, individuals are still forced into a binary definition of gender, leaving no room for individual choice. Ideas of what is male and what is female are generally polarized into definite characteristics and qualities. Additionally, human sexuality is often misunderstood to the point of becoming a subject that is tabooed in many cultures.
Breaking the Binary explores ancient tales and figures from Hindu mythology that provide examples of how fluid these concepts actually can be even within a traditional context.
Join us on this unique journey through beautiful poetry, mesmerizing dance, multimedia, and haunting music, including a piece by Austin’s Eastern Soul songstress, Nagavalli. Allow yourself to be transported into a world where each individual form actualizes their potential energy and power with no boundaries.
Concept and Artistic Direction: Anuradha Naimpally
Consultant: Pavithra Prasad
Dancers: Soumya Ashok, Purna Bajekal, Anuradha Naimpally
10% of ticket sales along with donations will go to Allgo, a queer people of color nonprofit in Austin, TX.
“Allgo nurtures and celebrates queer people of color by building, educating, and mobilizing communities toward a just and equitable society. We do this through cultural arts, wellness, and social justice programming by: supporting artists and artistic expression within our diverse communities; promoting health within a wellness model; and mobilizing and building coalitions among groups marginalized by race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation/sexual identity in order to enact change.” – Reference: www.allgo.org
*This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Artist Access Program and the Austin Creative Alliance. An Austin Dance India production.
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