Chrysalis, a sacred moment of transformation. In this still, quiet space, old life falls away and a new form appears.
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š„: adambrazier
Artist: bjork
Space: St. Johnās the Divine Church
Outfit: freepeople
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This piece by Jamar Roberts has been a cherished memory of mine for over a decade.
I first learned it in my junior year of high school, my hardest year at that point in life. Preparing for nationals, competing in nearly 17 dances, I was drained physically and mentally, and struggling at home. But at sixteen, what mattered most was that everyone thought I was happy.
My psychology teacher at wcs, Mr. Green, noticed something was off with me. One day, he left a note asking me to come to his office. When I closed the door, no words came out, just tears. For the next 2 weeks, I went back every day to talk.
After school, I went straight to dance. When Jamar came to choreograph, it felt like he saw us. The music he played was soft and gentle. H...