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I am beyond my achievements and awards; but also so much more stronger than my struggles.
Jolina Kong
Behind the Curtain: The Ballet of Flâneuses
This creative video is a visual interpretation of my main essay for Barnard: The Ballet of Flâneuses.
For a long time, I believed leadership meant perfect performance—on the ballet stage, in debate tournaments, and as student president. But through dance, literature, and lived experience, I began to ask myself: Who am I performing for? And what does leadership look like when it’s not about being seen— but about truly seeing others.





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