Where Burdens Bloom

Where Burdens Bloom is a lyrically experimental narrative short film that follows Dimah Howard, a young Black ballerina, as she grapples with grief and identity on the first anniversary of her father’s death. After receiving a scholarship to attend a prestigious dance academy, Dimah moves to New York City to pursue her dreams. However, just one year into her tenure, her father passed away suddenly, with her inability to cope sending her into a downward spiral. Struggling to balance the pressures of her craft with the weight of her loss, Dimah faces a pivotal choice: stay in the city to complete her dance education, or return home to heal and reconnect with her roots.