Sara Maaria Peltonen

In The Dance Roadtrip, three dance enthusiasts carpool to spend an evening at a dance pavilion. For Birgitta, Jouni, and Päivi, all in their sixties, it’s normal to feel nervous at first; encouragement from friends is all it takes to brave the dance floor. Everyone craves a sense of belonging, yet in order to feel a connection, one has to risk getting rejected. The boldest act of the evening isn’t asking someone to dance – it’s daring to admit you need each other.

How does one leave positive marks on their body? In the short documentary, three young adults open up about their relationships with their bodies through tattoos. They think tattoos showcase something otherwise invisible about themselves to the world.