Dancers and Dreamers

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Opening speech by Karen Knight

It is lovely to dance underwater, free and weightless.  But it can be difficult  to keep balance and direction.  There are currents and deeper waters to contend with.  And it is hard to learn the steps and work out which ones to take and when or whether they matter at all.   The dancer never really knows what is real, there is so much light and reflection, never knows how the dance appears from another perspective.  Clothing and fabric may help with the dance, but can also get in the way.  And ultimately everyone runs out of breath.