Ballet Quote by Laura Benanti
“I feel like people used to leave their homes and go to their local theatre, and they used to watch ballet dancers and musical theatre performers and tap dancers and orchestras and dog acts. You had to leave your home, be in the presence of other people, know how to behave, and enjoy the human being whose beating heart was in front of you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Broadway discussion, The New York Times, 2021
Live performance once foster community, shared experience, and cultural enrichment.
In simple terms: Theatre connects people.
Support local arts and attend live shows.
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When to use this quote
- family outings
- cultural festivals
- educational programs
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What value does live art bring to daily life?
- How can we make performances more inclusive?
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