Some would say that dancing is the cruelest profession, all but guaranteeing grueling work, physical pain, poverty, and heartbreak. Yet the field has always been rich in aspirants willing to dedicate their lives to the art. Why?
Dancers and dance aficionados (as well as mere pedestrians) are invited to respond. If we gather enough eloquence, we will post it here. E-mail to ttobias@artsjournal.com.