Meet Leap of Faith choreographer Inda M Walsh I grew up traveling and living in many different countries with my family. While my upbringing did not entail any religious denomination or teaching, my mother was raised Muslim and I was exposed to the culture while living in Indonesia and spending time with my mother’s side of the family. I remember being a young girl, living in Pennsylvania, surrounded by Amish and having my Indonesian grandparents visiting and staying with us in our home. I used to watch my grandmother while she prayed because it fascinated me. She always looked so peaceful and beautiful performing her daily prayers. Through my eyes it was a ritualistic dance performed for no one except herself and her God. Last year, my mother and father moved to Saudi Arabia, where I was able to visit with my brothers and husband last December. Being immersed in a culture where religious laws are enforced with extreme consequences was a shock to say the least. After my initial discomfort and confusion, I began to experience a shift in perception and saw the beauty in each individual’s devotion and manifestation for connecting with Allah. My visit sparked a lot of curiosity and growth in my thought process surrounding differences in cultures. I believe this experience has left me having more questions than answers, but I am grateful to have this platform through LaGuardia Performing Arts Center to explore these thoughts through my art.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:12:18 +0000
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