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Like so many others, the coronavirus pandemic has taken so much from me. I have

been affected physically, mentally, and socially. I am tired of being home, and I wish
This sand dollar reminds me of my family we all could have the same amount of freedom that we had before this pandemic
vacations in Maine. We go to Maine
“y year and we are happy there and began. Luckily, I have still been able to continue dancing. Dance has not only allowed
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find sand dollars and enjoy the beach. me to stay active, it has also taken a big weight off of my shoulders especially with
We couldn’t go this year. So, I couldn’t all of the added stress and fear I have gathered throughout quarantine. I dance
see my turtle and frogs. I miss them. I
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created this gyotaku art for school. And because it makes me happy. Dance allows me to express myself in a way that only I
every time I look at it, I feel happy. can. Each movement varies from person to person which is why so much emotion can
—Camden M. be expressed while dancing. The dance community is very tight knit. I do my absolute
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best to understand, and provide everyone with the same amount of love and support
that they give to me. Although the light at the end of the tunnel is not visible yet, I will
continue to move forward and dance will be next to me every step of the way.

—Olivia T.
Essence of Art = Expression

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A lot of time, people don’t know how to express themselves.

They have trouble communicating and showing their emotions.
The arts can help with that. I have been able to express myself
Meanwhile the world is facing a
through music and writing. I love to express my feelings by
crisis, Art is a way of expression
playing my violin and writing short stories. For example, “ and escape from negativity.
sometimes I am dealing with family issues and I don’t want to Art is a passage to another
dimension where I’m able
talk about it. When I play my violin or write, I can deal with to create my own world. Art

those feelings and express them. Also, those activities have simply makes me feel better
and precise about the way I see
helped me to express my feelings about what’s going my environment.

on in the world right now with the coronavirus and Many people have different
the Black Lives Matter Movement. It was a lot to ways of expression, but I choose
Art. Art is everywhere, if you
deal with, but these hobbies have helped me get allow your imagination you
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through it. Expressing feelings means that I will can create anything!
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have less stress. Stress leads to bad health. So, —Kamila D.
doing my hobbies and expressing my feelings leads to
good health, mentally and physically.

—Sarah S.