Original artwork description:

The painting shows the unity in ballet. It is essential that a dance has unity. The separate movements in the choreography must fit or flow together. There are many stories as well as real-life incidences have proved that unity always leads a harmonious and fulfilling life for all. Dancing in groups encourages social bonding. Researchers point out that when people dance in a group, they experience a blurring of the self into their groups due to the synchronization that occurs while dancing. Synchrony dissolves the separateness, bonds us, and expands our sense of self. It might be a grand claim, but nothing can unify quite like art can. Music and movement can join to become something in which we can all join. In a time when the world can feel more divided and confusing every day, that gift within art is more valuable and important than ever. Also, if we turn to the method of ballet teaching and everyday ballet training – an exercise – we can see that it is based on unity and equality. Every day dancers come to the class and at first they all stand near the ballet barre practicing concrete movements together, as it is shown in the painting. Harmony and togetherness is crucial in creating a society we all want to live in, and the future we all deserve.

Materials used:

oil on canvas

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