I'm a storyteller: the crux of the matter is to reach beauty, poetry; it doesn't matter if that is comedy or tragedy. They're the same if you reach the beauty.
Roberto BenigniRead
Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dance is an inclusive form of expression that belongs to everyone and should be shared among all people.
In this quote, Alvin Ailey emphasizes the universal nature of dance, asserting that it originated from the collective experiences of people and that it is essential for dance to be accessible and returned to the community. He promotes the idea that dance is not just an art form for a select few, but rather a means of connection and cultural expression for all individuals.
Themes
DanceCommunityExpressionInclusivityArt
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a community dance event to emphasize the importance of inclusivity.
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