Navigating Ideological Shifts in Dance

This chapter explores the speaker's experiences with ideological conformity in the artistic community, particularly regarding military presence and gender identity. It highlights the challenges faced by artists, specifically within dance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside discussions about the financial struggles in ballet and the influence of shifting gender ideologies on traditional and contemporary dance forms. The chapter ultimately reflects on how these complexities affect women's spaces and the rigorous traditions of classical art.