The Ballet Herald: ‘Gillmer Duran: Solidarity Toward a Brighter Future’
February 22nd, 2021
Despite the ups and downs he has endured personally as well as those that accompany a global pandemic, Gillmer Duran is still positive about the future of the dance industry.
Currently on faculty at the School of Ballet Arizona while also working as a freelance instructor and choreographer, Duran – like many in similar positions – has needed to adapt his approach and path to accommodate the current changes in the ballet studio and to best prepare himself while the evolution of this art form unfolds.
The physical, mental, and emotional challenges that come along with these changes are balanced with the moments of joy and gratitude that he experiences throughout his daily work.
In his essay below, Duran expresses his hopes for a more collaborative and humble society to assuage the pains of the last twelve months and those that are sure to linger for some time.