The Future of Dance

Artwork Details and Purchase Information
Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
Originals, if available, and giclée prints may be purchased in person or directly at LakeemWilson.com
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The Future of Dance
 
Before the music begins, there is discipline. Small arms stretch outward, feet search for balance, and bodies learn how to listen. This drawing captures a quiet rehearsal moment where movement is taught not through spectacle, but through patience, repetition, and care.
 
A line of young dancers extends across the room, each child mirroring the instructor’s posture in their own way. Some lean forward with confidence. Others hesitate, still learning where their bodies belong in space. The instructor stands steady, arm extended, guiding without force. Framed drawings on the wall and the simple interior suggest a space dedicated to growth rather than perfection.
 
The Future of Dance honors the early stages of becoming. It reflects how art is passed down through presence and example, long before applause or recognition. Through black ink, Lakeem preserves this moment as a reminder that the future of any art form begins in rooms like this, where young people are seen, guided, and given permission to try.