I've always wanted to go to le Prix de Lausanne.
For those who don't know, it's where all the greatest up-and-coming ballet dancers show their stuff at a ridiculously high level. It's in the resort town of Lausanne in western Switzerland, surrounded by scenery made of awe.
I've not been to la Suisse since before Brexit. I wonder if I'll ever get to go again.
At least le Prix releases their stuff on YouTube.
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This is a great article marred by a bad title and worst photo. It will leave you thinking about culture and how shapes and movement can show deeper aspects of a society.
From the vivacity and vigor of adolescence; to the strength, gracefulness and sharpness of adulthood; to the slumping moral decay and rot of old age, America’s culture has shown us the best and the worst.
https://newrepublic.com/article/205701/europe-american-decline-trump-greenland
