In its third incarnation, the "Dance Thing" has evolved into a new and distinctive entity from the first, but with the ever-pervasive intent for young artists to create and perform something they can proudly call their own. Five summers ago, I didn't realize how central the concept for this "Thing" would become to my life and the way I navigate through it.
As artists and as people just trying to live our lives, we go through a natural process of things. With beginning, middle, and end to each subplot, we find catharsis in having gone through each. But I find comfort and inspiration in the middle--the mess, the confusion, the process. In that space we can truly learn about ourselves, finding purpose and satisfaction.
This show is a tribute to all artists and creators who know that struggle--the bitter trials we gladly face. Let us not rush through the middle of things, because in rushing we'll have missed all the good stuff.
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