Koenig

During the war, dance took on a different meaning — it became a deadly art. A group of dancers who had just arrived to cheer up the soldiers with their beautiful performance soon realized that everything was changing. Peaceful cities, comfortable and safe, sent their residents to the front to support the defenders of the Motherland, and soon there was not a single corner where the rumble of war could not be heard.

Looking at the bloody pointe shoes, the girl took a decisive step. The skirt was replaced with more comfortable trousers, and the live headband was replaced with a protective helmet. She decided to join the army, ready to fight for freedom and justice.

Now, standing in line, she caught the colonel's attention. The tall man she had caught a glimpse of when she was dancing for the soldiers was looking at her with a slight smile. His confidence and strength combined with his kindness filled her heart with hope.

— Are berets more comfortable than pointe shoes, as I see it, dan