Redefine masculinity with this Cuban ballet dancer

Andy Sousa is a dancer from Cuba. By the age of 5 he knew he had a passion for movement so decided to pursue ballet. With all its vintage charm and exciting cultural pluralisms, the Caribbean island, however, still favors a type of hegemonic masculinity that indulges in machismo behaviors. Although he had the encouragement of his father, Sousa s adolescence was scarred by peers and relations who attempted to undermine his heterosexuality and masculinity through Continue reading on Subscribe to NOWNESS here: Like NOWNESS on Facebook: Follow NOWNESS on Twitter: Daily exclusives for the culturally curious: Behind the scenes on Instagram: Staff Picks on Vimeo: