Technology is wonderful, but the instant gratification it supplies has done much to distort the concept of creation. It’s a conversation often shared-mostly by artists. This got me thinking about the way art has become devalued. I sat in sheer awe of the talent and artistry, experiencing love, lust, loss, and humor, all through carefully constructed movements, countless hours spent perfecting. Beyond the sheer athleticism, each sequence is designed to draw you into the moment and elicit emotion. Now, having studied dance in my youth, perhaps I’m more aware than most of what goes into choreographing and rehearsing routines. I posted on my Facebook page that we were enjoying the evening, and one of the comments I got back was that she’d been to the show and it was “cute.” The word struck me as not only inaccurate, but almost dismissive. EllenhopkinsThe other night my husband and I went to a live performance of So You Think You Can Dance, featuring the top ten finalists from last season’s show.
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