On Sunday, we went as a class to the Arpino Dance Festival at the Joyce Theater in New York City. Since I was so close to the stage, the curtain didn’t look real. From the angle I was at it looked like a cartoon. Once the funky curtains rose, I was not expecting to see ballerinas. I was pleasantly surprised, as I’ve only seen a ballet once before (the Nutcracker). The third dance was my favorite, it was about a merman and a mermaid falling in love. It made me realize how versatile ballet as an art form can be, it is an excellent medium for storytelling. We actually got a picture with the lady ballerina from the third performance. She was so sweet by the way!
I also snuck a couple of photos of the dancers during the performance. I’m not sure if I was supposed to do that, but it’s too late now lol. A lot of the pictures came out blurry, but I managed to get one good one.
Overall, it was a great experience! Thank you to Mrs. French for accompanying us!
Some of us went out to eat afterwards, which was the cherry on top. Thank you, Mother Khadijah, for introducing me to Dave’s Hot Chicken.
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