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Hello, and welcome
to Canada's National Ballet School

and our 2019 Sharing Dance Day
choreography.

This year, NBS commissioned two artists,

Esie Mensah
and Philippe-Alexandre Jacques,

to create a choreography
that explores how our cultural,

familial and community roots
shape our identity.

We know that our roots grow over time,

deepening and moving
in different directions

as they're affected
by the elements around them.

So too our identity is shaped
by the traditions of our past,

but also our new experiences.

So we hope, if this is
a new experience for you,

you'll enjoy dancing with us.

My name is Ashley,

and I'm really thrilled
that I'm going to be guiding you

through these video lessons.

As I dance along with you,

our rights and lefts are going to match,
like I'm your mirror.

So, when I wave my right hand,
you wave your right hand, too.

This is all about having fun
and moving together,

so if you need to make
any adaptations or modifications,

please feel free.

I hope you enjoy this experience
with NBS Sharing Dance.