# @esplanadesingapore on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CkN2UKdv7dU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12997523-esplanadesingapore-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-10-27T12:00:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Esplanade Singapore (@esplanadesingapore) — https://gondola.cc/esplanadesingapore

## Caption

[People of da:ns] Sugiarti Mustiarjo, Performer for and so we dance, da:ns festival 2021

and so we dance (2021) happened during the pandemic. There was a period where we were afraid of being infected, so we tested ourselves regularly on rehearsal and performance days. In the first few weeks of rehearsals, I was still grieving the loss of a sidekick (Rufus, my employer’s dog). Seeing my friends’ happy faces, their laughter and how they worked as a team gave me strength to overcome my grief.

In this project, I was able to be myself, narrate my own life and share my dreams and goals. It was liberating to know that I could create my own dance. The whole experience was priceless. Thank you for believing in us!
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Slide 2: Photo by Bernie Ng (msbern)
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As da:ns festival evolves into a new platform, we take a moment to celebrate those who have been a part of our journey in People of da:ns. Head over to da:ns festival Facebook to see more stories, photos and videos. 
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