The Valid Criticism Of Aesthetics

Although they are mentored and coached by elder colleagues and are professionals, artists in ballet—as dancers or less often as choreographers—are mostly young people who are often obliged to interpret roles in (or create) works dealing with intricate, powerful themes even as they are growing and learning about the world. Valid criticism of their efforts is legitimate and even imperative, I believe. At the same time, members of the audience should show a little understanding and be mindful of the necessity--even for the audience's own benefit!--that these artists themselves actually experience life! To wit, we should recollect not only that art enhances life, but that life enhances