These ballet-inspired editorials show how influential the art form has been in other mediums of expression.
The ballet and ballerina dancers themselves are something to behold, so it comes as no surprise that they would influence pictorials to include the same graceful innocence that defines the dance. Editorials featuring this influence typically go one of two ways. The first is ultra-girly and ethereal photographs, while the latter is a juxtaposed darkness with ballet elements, creating a contrast that is nothing short of eye-catching.
Whether you dreamed of being a ballerina or not, these editorials highlight the lovely nature of the dance style, and highlight a softer side of the models included in the photo shoots.
20 Ballet-Inspired Editorials
From Off-Duty Ballerina Portraits to Badass Dancer Shoots:
Courtney Scharf — Aug 11, 2012 — Marketing
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Badass Dancer Shoots
Freja Beha Erichsen is a 'Tough Ballerina' in Interview Magazine
19
Ballerina-Inspired Photoshoots
'Danze' in Amica Italy March 2010 is Stunning
18
Urban Ballerina Photography
La Danse by Javier Miqueleiz is Absolutely en Pointe
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Unadorned Ballerina Pictorials
Magdalena Fiolka by Lukasz Pukowiec is Romantically Simple
16
Morose Fantasy Depictions
Angeline Thong Renders Dark Images with Morbid Motifs
15
Streamlined Lingerie
'Double in Brass' by The Lake & Stars for Urban Outfitters is Sexy
14
Blissful Ballerina Lookbooks
The Bliss Lau Autumn Winter 2011 Collection is Stunning
13
Politically Infused Sculptures
Penny Byrne Adds Ironic Humor to Porcelain Figures
12
Lounging Lingerie Ballerinas
'Claire Beth' by Abi Harrison Blends Burlesque and Ballet
11
Bold Ballerina Editorials
Diana Vishneva Strikes a Pose for Vogue
10
Prima Ballerina Pictorials
'Curtain Call' in Elle Shows the Life of a Fashion-Forward Dancer
9
Bloody Ballerina Shoots
'Ichor' by Aaron McPolin Recalls Gory Greek Mythology
8
Retro Ballerina Clothing
The Lyell Fall 2009 Collection is Delicate and Sublime
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Poingnant Ballerina Pictorials
'I Met You for a Reason' Alludes to Unsettling Psychology
6
Beautiful Ballet Lookbooks
La Danse Catalog Features Fashions from Clever Nettle and Summerland
5
Bashful Ballerina Photography
The Acne Paper Youth Issue Bolshoi Theater Spread Captures Movement
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Eloquent Ballerina Photography
The 'Unseen Beauty' by Dina Johnsen Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes
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Slam Dunk Formal Wear
‘Who's Got the Power' in Vogue Korea May 2010 Goes Sporty
2
Off-Duty Ballerina Portraits
Katya Gridneva Renders Dancers as They Prepare for Performances
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Superimposed Ballet Prints
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