A moment of collective pause, reflecting both defiance and unity, with dancers together, possibly backstage at the Theatre Carré in Amsterdam, their poses and expressions filled with assertion and tension. The title’s use of ‘strike’ has been linked to social or labour themes, showing the women momentarily stepping away from their art. Stylistically, it draws on Impressionism and Realism, recalling earlier ballet scenes in art history, with Degas and his ballerinas as a possible inspiration. Unlike those, it offers a more narrative-driven and humanised perspective on the performers’ lives and interactions.