Pointe Shoe Painting Party & Celebrating Diversity in Dance
Join us for Pointe Show Painting Party- Celebrating Diversity in Dance, at Move With Joy! This event will start with a discussion on the history of ballet and little known facts such as that, many of the first ballet dancers where Native Americans, information that is often dismissed, and we will discuss the need for more representation and LOUD support of non gender conforming and indigenous dancers as well as dancers of color(especially in the ballet field). We will discuss some of the mental health struggles that ballet dancers have to cope with in the mainstream ballet environments. We will then invite each participant to paint a pointe shoe any way they like, and write an encouraging message on back of the shoe where there is a hard platform. The shoes will have ribbons added and every community members art work will be on permanent display in the Move With Joy Studio, so that all dancers and community members who attend classes here can see the art and messages and be encouraged on their journey. We strive to train dancers to not only have wonderful physical health, but also wonderful mental health and this project will help to serve as a continuous reminder to each student and community member, how valued and loved they are, exactly as they are!
