I've eagerly anticipated Born In A Ballroom since watching the trailer. I wasn't disappointed...I was transported. This gem of a documentary by #coatofarms is a celebration, a symphony of dear people whose great conductor was Eleanor Fahrner Mailloux, a woman possessed with enough energy and passion as to leave a legacy worthy of preservation.

A line from one of my favorite songs is, "We all want to belong to something more than ourselves." This line resonates with me something fierce. Helvetia is a tiny rural community, but there is nothing small about her people, her energy, the open arms you cannot see but feel welcoming you home. The first time I went to Helvetia I remember feeling that I finally found that 'something' that was bigger than me, that 'something' I wanted to belong to. That 'something' is the possession Eleanor Mailloux speaks of. It's difficult to find words to do the feelings justice. Go. Take it in. Let Helvetia wash over you and fill up your soul.

Jack Gibbons 'Solace' was haunting, said more than words ever could and brought tears, joyous tears at the pleasure of hearing such beauty.

Born In A Ballroom was masterfully directed, a beautiful tribute that was captured at every angle by the one behind the camera. The lighting, the music, the tender moments...thank you Clara Lehmann and Jonathan Lacocque for sharing this magic with the world.