i just think that if you are in any artistic sphere in this day and age, and you have certain views, then you’re going against so many creatives and are actively campaigning against their livelihoods and rights and respect that has taken way too long to have been given in the first place. i took a dance history course in uni, and learning about the cultural roots of american dance styles and trends since the 1800s was extremely eye opening to me in ways that challenged the ideals that i and my classmates were raised on with our commonly studio-centered and ballet focused training. especially now when so much is being done to undermine the arts, it is important to know where people are standing on the matter and ultimately whether they respect their creatives or not. i think the ballet world as a whole still has a far way to go, but it can’t be excused in the year 2025
