/* 
  Elegance Dance Studio CSS
  A simple, elegant design for a dance studio website
*/
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Open+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ===== Base Styles ===== */
:root {
  --primary: #9D4EDD;
  --primary-dark: #7B2CBF;
  --secondary: #F3E9FA;
  --text-dark: #333333;
  --text-light: #666666;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F8F8F8;
  --gray-light: #E8E8E8;
  --gray: #CCCCCC;
  --black: #000000;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.divider {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.center-btn {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn, .btn-outline, .btn-small {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  min-height: 44px;
}

.btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-small {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  min-height: 44px;
}

.btn-small:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ===== Header & Navigation ===== */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 15px 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

header .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.logo:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links li {
  margin-left: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 5px;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


/* Updated Hero Slider Section for compact, centered design */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0; /* Add padding above and below slider */
    background-color: var(--off-white); /* Light cream/beige background */
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 80%; /* Width of the slider container */
    max-width: 1000px; /* Maximum width */
    height: 60vh; /* Height as percentage of viewport height */
    max-height: 600px; /* Maximum height */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center horizontally */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
    overflow: hidden; /* Hide overflowing content */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Add subtle shadow */
    background-color: transparent; /* Change this if the shaded area is from the container background */

  }
  
  .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block; /* Removes the default inline display which can cause extra space */
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  /* Navigation arrows - make smaller and position closer to edges */
  .slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .slider-arrow:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }
  
  .slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 15px;
  }
  
  .slider-arrow.next {
    right: 15px;
  }
  
  /* Slider dots - position at bottom of slider */
  .slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
  }
  
  .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .dot.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
  }
  
  .dot:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  }
  
  /* Move slider content below slider instead of overlaying */
  .slider-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: transparent;
  }
  
  .slider-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
  }
  
  .slider-content p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-light);
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider-container {
      width: 90%;
      height: 50vh;
    }
    
    .slider-content h1 {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .slider-content p {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .slider-arrow {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      font-size: 18px;
    }
  }
  
  @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .slider-container {
      height: 40vh;
    }
    
    .slider-content h1 {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
  }

/* ===== Classes Section ===== */
.classes-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--off-white);
}

.classes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.class-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.class-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.class-image {
  height: 200px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.class-image.ballet {
  background-image: url('images/varshini.jpg');
}

.class-image.contemporary {
  background-image: url('images/contemporary.jpg');
}

.class-image.jazz {
  background-image: url('images/jazz.jpg');
}

.class-image.hip-hop {
  background-image: url('images/hip-hop.jpg');
}

.class-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.class-card p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.class-details {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ===== Instructors Section ===== */
/* .instructors-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.instructors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.instructor-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.instructor-image {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 5%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.instructor-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.instructor-title {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
} */

/* Updated Team Section */
.team-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
  }
  
  .team-member {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .team-member:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .team-member-image {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
  }
  
  .team-member-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
  
  .team-member-details {
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .team-member-details h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
  }
  
  .team-member-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  }
  
  .team-member-bio p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .team-member-credentials {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  }
  
  .team-member-credentials h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
  }
  
  .team-member-credentials ul {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .team-member-credentials li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-member {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    
    .team-member-image {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      width: 250px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .team-member-details h3 {
      font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
  }



/* ===== Performances Section ===== */
/* .performances-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--off-white);
}

.performances-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.performance-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.performance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.performance-date {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  width: 90px;
  text-align: center;
}

.day {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.month {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.performance-details {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.performance-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.location {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
} */

/* Add these styles to your main CSS file for the homepage performances section */

/* Add these styles to your main CSS file for the simplified homepage performances preview */

.performances-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--off-white);
  }
  
  .homepage-performance {
    display: flex;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin: 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .homepage-performance-image {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .homepage-performance-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  
  .homepage-performance:hover .homepage-performance-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  
  .homepage-performance-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .homepage-performance-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
  }
  
  .homepage-performance-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .homepage-performance {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .homepage-performance-image {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      height: 250px;
    }
  }
  
  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .performances-section {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .homepage-performance-content {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .homepage-performance-content h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
  }



.performances-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--off-white);
  }
  
  .performances-preview {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .performance-preview-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
  }
  
  .performance-preview-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }
  
  .performance-preview-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
  }
  
  .preview-meta {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .preview-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .center-btn {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .performances-section {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .performance-preview-item {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
  }


/* ===== Contact Section ===== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.contact-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info {
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.contact-info h3, .contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-info p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hours {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.hours h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

input, textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

input:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* ===== Footer ===== */
footer {
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-about, .footer-nav, .footer-newsletter {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

footer h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-link {
  color: var(--gray-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.social-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-nav li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-nav a {
  color: var(--gray-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  border-top-right-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
  border: none;
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
  border-top-left-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* ===== Responsive Styles ===== */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the container */
  }

  .contact-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-info {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
  }

  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .instructor-bio p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .contact-info p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .newsletter-form input {
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .newsletter-form .btn {
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  body {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .about-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
}


/* :root {
  --font-heading: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
} */

/* Centered About Section */
.about-section {
    color: var(--primary);

    padding: -3rem 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    text-align: center; /* Center all text by default */
  }
  
  .about-content {
    color: black;

    max-width: 1000px; /* Control the maximum width */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the container */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack elements vertically */
    align-items: center; /* Center items horizontally */
    gap: 0rem;
    padding: -3rem 0;

  }
  
  .about-text {
    padding: 0rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px; /* Control text width */
    font-size: 1.0rem; 
    align-items: center; /* Center items horizontally */

  }
  
  .about-text p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    /* Optional: for better readability on larger screens */
    font-size: 1.0rem; 
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 800px; /* Control text width */

  }
  
  .about-image {
    padding: -3rem 0;

    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px; /* Control image width */
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-section {
      padding: 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .about-content {
      gap: 2rem;
    }
  }

/* Red Theme Color Scheme */
:root {
    --primary: #b92025;        /* Main red color (your specified color) */
    --primary-dark: #961a1e;   /* Darker red for hover states */
    --primary-light: #e5383b;  /* Lighter red for accents */
    --secondary: #fff5f5;      /* Very light red/pink background */
    --secondary-dark: #ffdad9; /* Slightly darker light red/pink */
    --text-dark: #333333;      /* Dark text */
    --text-light: #666666;     /* Light text */
    --white: #FAF6F0;          /* Light cream/beige */
    --off-white: #F5F1E8;      /* Slightly darker cream/beige */
    --gray-light: #E8E8E8;     /* Light gray */
    --gray: #CCCCCC;           /* Gray */
    --black: #000000;          /* Black */
    --accent: #660708;         /* Deep red accent for special highlights */
  }

  
  /* Optional: Update the button hover state to create a nice effect */
  .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(185, 32, 37, 0.25);
  }
  
  /* Optional: Update the active navigation link color */
  .nav-links a.active::after {
    background-color: var(--primary);
  }
  
  /* Optional: Update the section divider color */
  .divider {
    background-color: var(--primary);
  }
  
  /* Optional: Update the dot active color */
  .dot.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
  }


/* About Image Slider */
.about-image-slider {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: 350px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
  
  .about-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: transparent; /* Change this if the shaded area is from the container background */

  }
  
  .about-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .about-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .about-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block; /* Removes the default inline display which can cause extra space */
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  /* Navigation arrows */
  .about-slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .about-slider-arrow:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }
  
  .about-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 10px;
  }
  
  .about-slider-arrow.next {
    right: 10px;
  }
  
  /* Slider dots */
  .about-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
  }
  
  .about-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .about-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
  }
  
  .about-dot:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-image-slider {
      height: 300px;
      max-width: 400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
  }
  
  @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-image-slider {
      height: 250px;
    }
  }


  .performance-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  }
  
  .btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
  }
  
  @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .performance-links {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .performance-links .btn-small {
      text-align: center;
    }
  }

/* ===== Testimonials Section ===== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 20px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-content {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-content p {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.testimonial-author {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for testimonials */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card::before {
    font-size: 3rem;
    top: -5px;
    left: 15px;
  }
}