Hello. Welcome to Planet Classroom. I am Orb.

Join me as your virtual guide on a journey of global learning called Planet Classroom.

You will hear stories from artists, musicians, dancers, technologists,

game makers, filmmakers, innovators, and creators of all kinds from around the world.

It's time to engage or imagine nations, share our ideas and explore solutions for a brighter future for all.

Our Planet is a classroom where learning together brings us together.

Today on Planet Classroom, we are talking about self-empowerment through creative expression and mindfulness.

We will discuss three films, Hero, the boy who found his voice and the mind.

Now screening on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube channel.

How do you become a personal hero?

Breath-taking, gravity defying, and dancing in the wild are some of the expressions used to describe the work of choreographer and dancer rule Rogers,

who's featured this month in the video Hero.

In his performance, Rogers explores the meaning of self-empowerment through the power of dance.

Rule Rogers, you are on Planet Classroom.

The inspiration behind making Hero is the same inspiration I have in life.

I strongly believe that we need to be the chain to want to see in the world.

Starting with one thing we have mostly under control, which is ourselves, if we take time for it.

With being fully present and balanced, I think we can positively influence our surroundings to create a big impact even on our environment.

Slow motion was used more in this video than any normal standard dance video.

And with filming, we can slow it down so you can feel the movement and flow more intensely than you would if you saw a life performance.

I think when it comes to slow motion, it displays a difference between technical skills effortlessly from the mundane.

I hope that people feel more than anything what it means to be dancing in the wild and execute the moves that take their breath away.

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