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What does it mean?
Spelling out 'DANCE' as a metaphor suggests revolution can be expressive and rhythmic, not just violent.
In plain terms
The word DANCE stands for the mind of a revolutionary.
What can you take from it?
Creativity and expression are part of revolution.

Where it applies

  • artistic protest
  • performance
  • personal expression

Putting it to work

  • express through art
  • dance in protest
  • redefine revolution

Questions to consider

  • How can art serve revolution?
  • What does a revolutionary mind look like?

Another view

The connection between dance and revolution is abstract.

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