in the heart of this uncharted cultural landscape, we've encountered a phenomenon that, at first glance, seems almost unrecognizable to our expedition team—ballet. the antecedent to this graceful art form was nothing we could have prepared for in our initial briefing, yet its elegance commands our full attention, refusing to be overlooked. as we renew our understanding from the outset, ballet's intricate movements and profound expressions reveal a universal language of beauty and emotion, transcending any barriers that might have existed between us and this new world.