Grace is often considered a trait one is born with, but even Beyonce has had to work hard at it. Washington Post dance critic Sarah L. Kaufman explores the origins of Beyonce and other celebrities's grace in her new book, "The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life."
I have long admired Beyoncé for her ability to balance a provocative, sexy stage style with a mostly classy offstage image. She displays a quality that is all too rare to see in pop stars, a gracefulness that has come about because the R&B songstress was raised to treat people well. And by most accounts she does.
Grace is often considered a trait one is born with, but even Beyonce has had to work hard at it. Washington Post dance critic Sarah L. Kaufman explores the origins of Beyonce and other celebrities's grace in her new book, "The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life." (Nicki
Her obsessive work ethic is justifiably famous, she is the utmost professional— never, ever appearing disheveled or out of control — and she stays away from trouble, avoiding tabloid scandals. That would be enough to make her a worthy role model, but in addition she gives an active boost to female empowerment with her all-female band and her songs about strength and self-acceptance.
We’re used to seeing pop-culture stardom result in big egos and big problems. Money and celebrity don’t guarantee an ease with the world. But so many pop stars are just kids when they become famous. How are they supposed to know how to handle their success?
“Grace is the growth of habit,” wrote 18th-century French moralist Joseph Joubert. “This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.”
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