Dance

February 8, 2019

Dancers Pose in Surreal Gravity-Defying Photos of the Human Body

Fine art photographer Rob Woodcox uses the human body as building blocks for his elaborate compositions. His pictures of dancers take advantage of their strength, balance, and flexibility, as he places them in a wide variety of dynamic positions. The results are striking photographs that are both complex and minimalist. Woodcox uses symmetry, light, and movement to build out his photographs.

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December 13, 2018

10+ Creative Gifts for Dancers That Celebrate the Art of Movement

The art of movement is more than a hobby or profession, it’s a passion. Anyone who knows a dancer understands just how much the craft becomes an integral part of everyday life. So what to get that dancer for a special occasion? There are so many incredible gifts that celebrate the art of dance, whether you are shopping for the holidays, a birthday, or the perfect present to commemorate a big performance.

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July 2, 2018

Fearless Dancers Bare All and Pose on New York City Rooftops

From the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the vibrant avenues of Rio de Janeiro, master of dance photography Omar Z. Robles has traveled the world, capturing local ballet dancers as they pose and plié through urban environments. For his latest series, Bare Sky Dance, Robles literally takes his photos to the next level by shooting his subjects on New York City rooftops.

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May 4, 2018

Artist Performs Stunning Underwater Choreography in the World’s Deepest Pool

Performed and directed by French deep-sea diver, dancer, and filmmaker Julie Gautier, AMA is a video performance project that follows the artist’s graceful underwater movements. Filmed in the world’s deepest pool in Venice, Italy, the captivating underwater dance is titled after the Japanese word for “woman of the sea.” The short film premiered in more than 40 public screenings around the world on International Women’s Day (March 8th 2018)

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.