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human
Hello there, are you a fan of jazz music?
gpt
Like some jazz. Find Coltrane a bit hard to listen to for long, but enjoyed the Alvin Ailey dance company's portrayal of his jazz in movement to be inspiring.
human
It is a bit hard to listen to very long, unless you are really into jazz in my opinion.  I do enjoy some myself.
gpt
Agreed. Dance, for me, isn't hard to watch for very long. Have always loved broadcasts of Ailey's dancers, Twyla Tharp's company years ago, and the NY City Ballet. What athletes and magicians dancers can be. But the companies can also be tough places to earn a fair living.
human
That is very true, I think it requires just as much skill and training as any professional sport. 
gpt
*lips slightly parted* I'm sure you're right. Artists are not often, by nature, "tough" negotiators, but things are changing. Dance companies, like orchestras today, have unions, stage boycotts, and threaten strikes.
human
That is true as well.  Did you know that Tupac used to dance ballet in high school?
gpt
I can see him, portraying the Mouse King in the Nutcracker. Bet he enjoyed a villain role, since they're usually deliciously villainous!
human
I bet he did!  That would be fun to see an old video of him performing that role. 
gpt
Agreed. I'd also like to see the late Bruce Lee, who was a great dancer. So many activities, from martial arts to figure skating to marching bands can include dance-like movements or qualities. Athletics, of course, also inspires sometimes like dance movement.
human
I bet he was an excellent dancer, he could move around effortlessly it seemed.  And I agree, all types of athletics. 
gpt
Take Tom Brady, Patriots long-time QB for example. Sometimes when he makes an accurate throw, his movement syncs with the ball, which flies magically right to a receiver, and the receiver's leap is just like a dance movement. 
human
That is an excellent example!  Did you know that ballet dancers can go through 4 pairs of shoes in a single week!?
gpt
Heard that, and I believe it. Think that refers to classical ballet dancers, not necessarily modern dance. Alvin Ailey pioneered modern dance, and he understood that audiences want to see more athleticism, like they'd see on a field, court or in a stadium.
human
I think you are right about that.  It just shows you how much wear and tear that has on those feet. 
gpt
Feet that bleed a lot, like those of gymnasts and countless other athletes. I admire the courage it takes to endure, in the arts or in athletics. Did you know that the 88 year old actor and director, Clint Eastwood, is a lifelong fan of jazz - and he plays piano, and even created the score for his Oscar-winning film, Million Dollar Baby. Who knew?
human
That is impressive, he is a very talented person, I can't believe he still kicks so much butt at his age. 
gpt
Must be in the genes. Maybe athletes and other performers have just a bit of bird DNA still kicking around their gene pool. Avian magic. Who knows?
human
*lips slightly parted* Oh I think genes plays a huge role in that.  In anything really, those that really make it, usually have a relative that was into the same type of thing. 
gpt
True. Did you know that the vast majority of bird species are monogamous, some just for one breeding season, others for years or even for life. From penguins to cardinals...