A Waltz.

An Interpretation:

From stories I’ve read and movies I’ve seen regarding two lovers in Paris, the most memorable scene is people dancing under the moonlight or the Eiffel Tower or other significant historical architectural structures nearby. I think dancing is the most romantic form of innocent affection between two people in the whole world. It requires no speaking, no money, just music. I see it as the most pure form of rapport between two people. The music speaks all the words of passion and it is expressed through dance, even if the music has no words. In the past, waltzing and balls were a commonality among people and the best form of introduction. These days, few people ask each other to dance. I believe it is out of fear/anxiety and lack of romantic creativity. I titled this piece “Dance With Me” for people to imagine themselves as one of the people in this drawing and imagine their reaction to this assertive yet romantic statement, quite Casanova-like. The background of this piece is a grouping of old piano sheets all emphasizing dance in their titles and expression. The two individuals are completely engaged with each other, looking free and unaware of anything else in the world. And if you look close enough, you can see the woman’s slight smile in the corner of her mouth, enraptured by the man.