"Salem Ballet" is an original dance project that explores original themes and costume designs for dance, drawing inspiration from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. By examining this historical period, the project abstracts the central themes of injustice and misery inflicted upon women and translates them into physical manifestations through ballet attire. The designs incorporate elements like chains symbolizing bondage and opulent dresses representing the struggles endured by women. Through dance, the ballet dancer embodies the shared experiences and emotions of those who suffered during that time.
"Salem Ballet" is a collection of ballet wear intended to be performed to the haunting melody of "Teil I" by Kjartan Sveinsson:
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