Collected Item: “How Ballet was Effected by COVID-19”
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How Ballet was Effected by COVID-19
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Photograph from the 2022 Universal Ballet Competition Atlanta semi-final master class
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Ballet is all about expressing emotion, but even two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the art is still being affected. Masks create limits for the art of ballet, especially when you are being judged on your artistry. Dancers had to make themselves more dynamic and expressive so judges could "see through the mask." My studio didn't require us to wear masks, so going to a competition where we were required to wear them was a huge change. But I've found that wearing a mask whilst dancing has become much more bearable as the pandemic has continued though it has taught me the innumerable value of artistry in dance, and how much meaning is lost when the movement we strive to perfect is unaccompanied by any facial expression or individuality.
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https://www.universalballetcompetition.com
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Matthew Carby
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2022-02-28