In the studio with Belén Maya: Mujeres Valientes

A fascinating insight into the creative process behind world-renowned dancer and choreographer Belén Maya's "Mujeres Valientes." A work for six dancers, "Mujeres Valientes" explores the fundamental power and courage of individual Latin American women who, over the centuries, have challenged authorities and fought against ignorance, inequality, and injustice. With Maya’s bold, innovative approach to dance-making, the work draws on the stories of two trailblazing women, 17th-century Mexican poet and philosopher Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and 19th-century activist and South American revolutionary Manuela Sáenz. "Mujeres Valientes" is accompanied by an original score by Gaspar Rodríguez with five musicians.

Video: Mark Kammel
Filmed at Barriskill Dance Theater School
Dancers: Estefania Ramirez, Elisabet Torras, Eliza Gonzalez, Antonio Hidalgo, Isaac Tovar, Pablo Fraile
Guitarists: Gaspar Rodriguez, Pedro Medina
Singers: Francisco "Yiyi" Orozco, Jesus de Utrera