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Dancer Design

Artists are using the graceful image of the ballerina to inspire their work

Implications - Society has always admired the graceful aesthetic of the dancer, and now its image is being used to voice a message. As designers, photographers and artists incorporate the fluidity, allure and grace of the dancer into their work, there is an elevated interest in curved shapes, soft silhouettes and elegant finesse that may transcend into all areas of design.
Trend Themes
1. Ballerina Trend - Ballerina trends have become more popular than ever and have become a forefront in fashion with the perceived notions it presents; delicacy with strength.
2. Flexible Dance Photography - Photographers are capturing ballet dancers in urban settings to contrast the graceful structure of a ballet dancer's body with the harsh cityscape.
3. Vintage Ballet Photography - There is a trend of using out-of-focus captures and wraith-like models to create an eerie beauty in ballerina photography.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The delicacy and strength of ballerina trends have become integrated into popular fashion.
2. Photography Industry - Photographers are capturing the fluidity, allure and grace of the dancer in their work, and this trend is influencing their photography styles.
3. Performing Arts Industry - Ballerina trends have become popular and contemporary, and these trends have elevated interest in ballet as a performance art.
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Featured Examples

Sidewalk Dancer Photography
Sidewalk Dancer Photography
Dane Shitagi's "Ballerina Project' is Simply Beautiful
As almost every little girl out there dreams, I wanted to be a ballerina and Dane Shitagi's photography has deeply reignited that desire. Yet considering that I can barely touch my toes, that will probably… MORE
Flexible Dance Photography
Flexible Dance Photography
This Vihao Pham Ballet Photo Series Will Keep You on Your Toes
Vihao Pham is a Virginia-based photographer, whose skill extends beyond the workings of photography and into the ability to exercise a creative eye. Having recognized the beautiful shapes involved with… MORE
Delicate Ballerina Shoots
Delicate Ballerina Shoots
Cade Martin's Photography Has Plenty of Fun Fair Flair
As seen through these interesting photography works, Cade Martin is undeniably one talented photographer. Featuring beautiful ballerinas in different settings, these prints are creatively and gorgeously… MORE
Exhilarating Dancer Promos
Exhilarating Dancer Promos
Jim Fiscus' Atlanta Ballet Photos for Performance Art
Jim Fiscus’ Atlanta Ballet photos of exuberant dancers are an exhilarating visual invitation to attend a recital. Many of our cultural images of ballet are recollections of 19th century painters, like… MORE
Powdery Dancer Photography
Powdery Dancer Photography
Marcus Steinmeyer Captures His Model 'Flying High'
In this series, Brazil-based photographer Marcus Steinmeyer shows one of the most beautiful things on earth -- a dancer's body in motion. Ever so graceful, the photo series entitled 'Flying High' certainly… MORE
Vintage Ballet Photography
Vintage Ballet Photography
Marzia Fossati's 'Une Beaute Russe' Series is Eerily Beautiful
Although stunning beautiful, there is something also eerie about the 'Une Beaute Russe' photo series because of the out-of-focus captures and wraith-like model. Styled by Marzia Fossati, this collection… MORE
Levitating Dancer Photography
Levitating Dancer Photography
'Fly!' from Fiona Conrad Features a Soaring Ballet Dancer
'Fly!' from Fiona Conrad features a young 18-year-old dancer with a lot of talent. Thibaut Eiferman trains with the American Ballet Theatre and had the must impressive jump I have ever seen. The dancer… MORE
Box-Bound Ballerinas
Box-Bound Ballerinas
This Photo Shoot for Mondetta Performance Gear is Off-the-Wall
Marc von Borstel photographed these dancers to show off Mondetta Performance Gear within a set straight from a mime's nightmares. Encapsulated in whitewashed box, Borstel has captured the strength and… MORE

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