A Girl with Down Syndrome Takes Her Place in the Community
Update: 2014-12-15
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Hema Ramaswamy, a resident of Middletown, New Jersey has Down syndrome, but that didn’t stop her from rigorously studying Indian classical dance and mythology for years, and giving a grueling solo performance before hundreds of friends and family members.
This loving portrait of Hema affirms the power of religious and cultural communities, and the ability of art to shape a young woman’s identity.
Backstage before her arangetram, Hema receives encouragement from friends.
(Preston Merchant/Preston Merchant Photography)
Hema studied in preparation for four-and-a-half years.
(Preston Merchant/Preston Merchant Photography)
Hema is flanked by her sisters Uma Shankar and Geetha Radhakrishnan as she thanks the audience after her arangetram performance.
(Preston Merchant/Preston Merchant Photography)
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