“I don’t want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it’s like, ＆ Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore”,” actor Timothee Chalamet said in an interview, sparking debate over the relevance of classical arts today.

Ballet, which dates back over 500 years, serves as the foundation for many dance styles, such as hip-hop or tap. Most professional dancers have ballet backgrounds. In fact, before Tom Holland began his famous career of playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was a ballet dancer and most of his famous Spider moves deprived from ballet.

Opera, with a history spanning more than 400 years, has stayed prominent as it invites you to stop, sit, and feel in the moment. While its stories may be old or traditional, the emotions it conveys of grief and longing continue to resonate with audiences today.

The Earth would not be what it is without art, without humanities. The arts invite you to feel without apology; it’s been proven to boost your emotional wellbeing; you get to experience others’ feelings or become more self-aware of your own. It allows you to show full expression while also showing beautiful talent.