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Posted: May 10, 2020 9:33:06 PM
The initiative launched on Wednesday with the goal of raising 0.000 has raised nearly 000 for Saturday.
American ballet dancer Misty Copeland along with 31 other dancers from 14 different countries joined in an impressive virtual performance to raise money for dancers facing financial difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Copeland, the lead dancer for the American Ballet Theater, and fellow dancer Joseph Phillips collaborated with the nonprofit Entertainment Industry Foundation to launch “Swans for Relief,” a virtual ballet event.
According to a CNN According to the report, the money raised from the event will go to dancers who depend on daily performances to cover basic necessities like rent and food and are now struggling financially as several dance companies have closed their doors due to the pandemic.
Watch the video here:
The dancers played for “Le Cygne” or “The Swan” by Michel Fokine. The performance included music by world renowned cellist Wade Davis. Each dancer performed a solo part of the dance.
On Twitter, the 37-year-old singer said, “The purpose of the dance is not to show technique, but to create the symbol of eternal struggle in this life and all that is deadly.”
I decided to name him by his original name, Le Cygne, “The Swan”. The importance of this iconic variation is in the choreography. The purpose of the dance is not to show the technique, but to create the symbol of eternal struggle in this life and all that is mortal. https://t.co/FGFihgjGFU
– Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) May 8, 2020
Many of those who came across the performance appreciated Copeland for his initiative. Many also praised the dancers for their elegant movements. Take a look at some of the comments here:
I love misty copeland
– Paycen Carder (@ Alex36964059) May 6, 2020
Amazing! Thanks Misty and everyone! ❤🙏❤🙏
– Danni Gee (@DanniGeeNYC) May 6, 2020
Chilling video – in a good way
– Dee Ann Adams (@ DeeAnnAdams1) May 6, 2020
That are beautiful. Like a flower that begins to develop.
– Pamela Radell (@pAMALILLY) May 7, 2020
Beautiful swans 🦢
– Valarie (@ Wife2SSG) May 6, 2020
Super awesome! Thank you and these other talented dancers so much! 😍🩰😍🩰😍🩰
– Jaded Artists 🦖 (@JadedArtists) May 9, 2020
Very moving, very elegant. Thank you ladies!
– 🌴VooDoo Picnic🌴 (@ locolocal3) May 9, 2020
According to a CNN According to the report, the initiative launched Wednesday to raise $ 500,000 has raised nearly $ 90,000 for Saturday.
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