Some veterans are very good at returning to normal life, but for many, it's a struggle.
Without being able to connect with veterans in person, we took a look at how the pandemic might be affecting veterans who already tend to be isolated and brought four artists together to create online classes for them. These include everything from movement, to writing and mindfulness. We then left a window of time at the end of each class where veterans could talk and connect.
Because in training, you learn deadly movements where you might yell"kill" while you learn to strike. The violent movement and your natural reaction to that is deadened somewhat during training. That effect is extremely powerful and it's really hard to get rid of in civilian life.ROMAN BACA So that, and the overall societal perception of male dancers, drove me in a different direction. Being a person who lives in the extremes, I joined the United States Marine Corps in 2000. I felt that it exhibited those qualities of service, and purpose and learning the tools to fight for those who couldn't fight for themselves.
Thankfully, my whole platoon felt the same way. Our commanding officers ended up shifting our missions halfway through our deployment to include humanitarian elements. We were bringing food and water to the locals, school supplies to local schools, and trying to develop relationships with the leaders of the local villages. It was something that I was very proud to be a part of. I do feel like we tried our best with the resources we had when we were there.
Along with some fellow dancers, my wife and I put together some neoclassical ballet pieces and sent them to choreographic competitions. We were rejected by every one, but I would reply and ask for advice.
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