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In the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB)’s adult recreational dance program, the studio provides a sanctuary outside home and work where personal expression thrives. For the adult dancers, dance serves as a refuge—a meditative escape from daily chaos, fostering connections across generations. Emphasizing the joy and camaraderie found in dance classes and rehearsals, they discuss how dance not only provides a unique physical workout, but also cultivates a unique bond among diverse participants. Through the art of dance, they discover empowerment and community, overcoming personal challenges that come with adulthood while thoroughly embracing the opportunity to perform for an audience.