The ballet has been stunning and intriguing audiences for ages, but after the release of the 2012 film 'Black Swan,' ballerinas became the newest 'it' thing, and these ballerina innovations demonstrate why this type of dance is here to stay.
From its fitness benefits to the breathtaking fashion, ballet is a truly stunning work of art and form of dance. While most ballet classes and productions surely don't feature the disturbing darkness that actresses Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis portrayed in the film, the fashion world took notice of the dramatic looks and made them their own.
From red carpet fashions to countless photo shoots, it is clear that ballerina innovations will continue to pop up and mesmerize audiences everywhere.
79 Beautiful Ballerina Features
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Punk 80s Fashion
Black Lace, Neon Pink and Fingerless Gloves at Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 RTW
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Sidewalk Dancer Photography
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Boho Ballerina Editorials
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Bohemian Ballerina Fashion
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'Danze' in Amica Italy March 2010 is Stunning
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Black Swan-Inspired Catwalks
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Swan Lake Fashion
The Denisa Dvorakova Ballet Shoot for Vogue Russia February 2011
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Warm-Up Tattoography
Inked Girl Natalie Jean Knows How to Pose
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Urban Ballerina Photography
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Unadorned Ballerina Pictorials
Magdalena Fiolka by Lukasz Pukowiec is Romantically Simple
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Risque Ballet Photography
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Extreme Ballerina Heels 2
Christian Louboutin Fetish Shoes
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Morose Fantasy Depictions
Angeline Thong Renders Dark Images with Morbid Motifs
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Streamlined Lingerie
'Double in Brass' by The Lake & Stars for Urban Outfitters is Sexy
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The Bliss Lau Autumn Winter 2011 Collection is Stunning
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Politically Infused Sculptures
Penny Byrne Adds Ironic Humor to Porcelain Figures
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Lounging Lingerie Ballerinas
'Claire Beth' by Abi Harrison Blends Burlesque and Ballet
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Gravity-Defining Ballerinas
Model Irina Lazareanu Graces Marie Claire Italy May 2010
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Delicate Ballerina Shoots
Cade Martin's Photography Has Plenty of Fun Fair Flair
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Ethereal Fairy Photography
Atelier by Stefan Giftthaler is Full of Soft and Subtle Beauty
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Uptight Updos
The Raw Collection 2010 Features Beautiful Ballerina Hair
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Steamy Fitnesstography
The Miranda Kerr GQ June 2010 Issue is Sizzling Hot
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Bold Ballerina Editorials
Diana Vishneva Strikes a Pose for Vogue
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Prima Ballerina Pictorials
'Curtain Call' in Elle Shows the Life of a Fashion-Forward Dancer
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Dane Shitagi's 'Ballerina Project' Brings Grace to the Streets
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Poingnant Ballerina Pictorials
'I Met You for a Reason' Alludes to Unsettling Psychology
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Black Swan by Laura Neumeister Captures an Exquisite Evil
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Dancer Nude Photography
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Powdery Dancer Photography
Marcus Steinmeyer Captures His Model 'Flying High'
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Pedro Reguera Snaps Ema Busson in Striking Styles for Prim Magazine
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Bashful Ballerina Photography
The Acne Paper Youth Issue Bolshoi Theater Spread Captures Movement
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Pregnant Ballerinas
"MaEternal"
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Black Swan Swimsuits
The New Betsey Johnson Swimwear Collection Pays Tribute to Ballet Fashion
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Furry Wedding Gowns
The Matthew Williamson 2011 Bridal Collection is Stunningly Unique
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Sporty Spring Fashion
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Ruffled Fashiontography
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Gothic Ballerinas
A Luxirare Post Called 'Mute' Shows Off Some Killer Louboutin Heels
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Black Swan-Inspired Frocks
Hellz 'Bed Time Stories' Dress Turns You Into a Ballerina
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Classic Paintlike Photography
The Soon International Sisters Series Seems Inspired by Edgar Degas
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The HectorHector Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Elegant
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When Hip Hop and Ballet Collide
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Height-Defying Ballet Flats
The Christian Louboutin Fetish Heels are a Ballerina's Fashion Dreams
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Full Feathered Frocks
Birds Flock Together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2011 Couture Show
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Ornate Ballerina Ballgowns
The Marchesa Fall 2012 Collection is Detail-Oriented and Elegant
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Voluminous Tutu Skirts
The Moon Young Hee Fall 2010 Show at Paris Fashion Week
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Purple Haze Fashionistas
See Double with the Lidia Kochetkova by Djamel Boucly Shoot
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Wildly Whimsical Tulle Skirts
The Kasia Struss for Juicy Couture Holiday 2011 Lookbook is Gorgeous
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Balanced Ballerina Captures
Annarella Academy Ballet Masquerade Shoot by Carla Portugal Shines
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Sensual Tulle Skirts
Elisabetta Massera Adds an Adult Touch to the Tutu
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Interactive Ballet Storefronts
Passersby Change Ballerina's Image in the Repetto Window Display
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Sweetly Demure Covers
Karlie Kloss Looks Coy for Vogue Australia March 2012
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Contemporary Ballerina Catwalks
The Raggatt FW 2012 Collection is Voluminous and Elegant
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Whitewashed Seasonal Spreads
Winter's Last Dance by Caitlin Bellah has a Milky Magnificence
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Tutu-Loving Tennis Stars
Maria Sharapova for the Cole Haan Spring 2011 Campaign
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Box-Bound Ballerinas
This Photo Shoot for Mondetta Performance Gear is Off-the-Wall
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Innovative Sports Fabrics
d3o Smart Polymer
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Cautionary Canine Campaigns
The Bold Ogilvy Agency Creates an Ad to Encourage Poop Scoopers
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Ballerina Couture Scarves
The Limited Edition Hermes Ballet Scarf is Delicate
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Sweeping Pillared Structures
The Choreographic Center Features Row Upon Row of Slim Columns
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Wrapped Ballet Flats
These Footzyrolls Rollable Shoes are Convenient and Functional
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Whimsical Waiflike Ballerina Photography
The Soul Plasticity Art Series is Digitally Stunning
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Ferocious Ballet Choreography
Amalia Bennett Creates a New Ballet Vocabulary
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Couture Ice Cream Campaigns
Magnum Ice Cream's Photo Mood Commercial Stars Rachel Bilson
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Long Ballerina Skirts
The Moises de la Renta for Mango Collection Would Make Poppa Oscar Proud
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Tulletography
Sergey Serichenko ‘Margarita' Uses Netting to Weave Storyline
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Split-Legged Shelves
The Ballerina Shelf by Both Left is a Super-Flexible Storage Solution
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Banshee Ballerinas
The 'Ballet of Ghosts' by Suren Manvelyan is Stunningly Ethereal
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