Quote by Judith Jamison

People come to see beauty, and I dance to give it to them.

People come to see beauty, and I dance to give it to them.

Summary

This quote expresses the motive behind the act of dancing. The speaker acknowledges that people seek beauty, and they undertake the role of a dancer in order to fulfill this desire for aesthetic pleasure. It suggests that dancing is not solely for personal gratification, but rather a means of sharing and providing an experience of beauty with others. The quote demonstrates an appreciation for the power of dance to captivate and enchant audiences, becoming a conduit for the expression and embodiment of beauty.

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