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The revered choreographer on looking to runners and figure skaters for inspiration – and why dance belongs to us all
We are all dancers. Too often, civilians view dancing as something for the chosen few, only the elite who can command their bodies to move with extreme precision and grace. Many people see dance as an impenetrable fortress, but no, there is no temple with high priests guarding the gates.
In reality, some of the greatest dancers are amateurs – those who do it for love, not professional gain. I can’t tell you how often audience members approach me after a show and begin their praise with “I don’t know anything about dance, but …” Continue reading...