Dance as escapism?...

Some might say that taking dance classes during a war or difficult times is a form of escapism. But in my experience, it's quite the opposite.

Escapism is running away from reality, burying your head in the sand. Dance, on the other hand, is about developing a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. It's about finding strength and balance amidst the chaos,it's about building strenght from the inside out.

 Every step, every movement, is an act of grounding yourself in the present moment and cultivating resilience to face the challenges of the real world.

Through the contact with the floor, the connection to your body's center, the focus when changing direction and the search for better balance, dance helps you become stronger – not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. It equips you to face the challenges of real life with greater resilience and grace.

So no, dancing isn't about escaping reality. It's about finding the strength to face it, head on