As you know, I used to be a dancer and it is still very dear to my heart. I LOVE when I get the chance to photograph dancers. A few weeks back, I photographed the annual performance of Shut Up and Dance. Shut Up and Dance is a fundraiser for MANNA, produced and performed by dancers from the Pennsylvania Ballet. This performance is a treat because the dancers get to choreograph pieces and you begin to see some of the rising choreographic stars. Of course, the dancers also get to expand their repertoire and dance something they may not usually get to do.
I arrived to the theater early so I could grab a few pics of the dancers in company class on stage. I love capturing these kinds of images because it begins to humanize the dancers and show them as real people. Sometimes when you see all the perfection in performance- you forget they are regular people. It is also great to show the practice, strength and athleticism required for dance. Enough talking- here are a few faves.
These are wonderful!!!