I am the only non-Indian student in my Bharatanatyam class and despite years of training I still feel like an outsider performing someone else's heritage.
More people experience this than they realize.
Ethnic difference creates persistent questions about artistic legitimacy and cultural appropriation.
“Where Are You with Indian classical arts?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.