A Contemporary Work of Dance, Poetry and Film

Ballet’s Child is the first work by the creative team of choreographer, Donna Goffredo Murray and poet, Lani Scozzari with additional collaborative work by film maker, Tiffany Rhynard. The poetry of Ballet’s Child tells the story of a young dancer, who was told to lose five pounds at an audition where she stood in a line of girls in pink and black. The journey told through words and movement is one of dysmorphia and complicated coping rituals while in pursuit of technical artistry. We follow the speaker through her darkest moments only to be lifted by her strength, desire and empowered choice to live.