Dance Through Life | Subhashini Vasanth | TEDxMAIS

The purpose of art is to serve as an expression of the human condition, and Subhashini Vasanth has added to that definition by using it as a means for empowerment. In this poignant talk, Vasanth discusses female stereotypes in traditional Indian society and follows with a colorful Bharatanatyam dance performance.

Subhashini Vasanth is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer who channeled her personal grief at the tragic death of her husband into setting up the “Vasantharatna Foundation for Art.” The foundation uses arts as a medium for projects in education and empowerment, creating a support system for the spouses and families of people in the armed forces. She is also recognized as a National Level dancer by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and has co-authored the biography of her husband, called “Forever Forty”.


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