While it may not be considered the most lively form of entertainment out there, you cannot refute how beautiful ballet is. A longstanding dance form, ballet continues to have modern influence today across a variety of industries and art forms. From fashion to furniture, the romantic dance style can be found all over.
These beautiful ballet tributes are very fashion focused. Ballet costumes are clearly a source of inspiration for a number of designers, as evidenced by high-tech tutus and ballerina-esque sneakers. Graceful ballerina moves are also a theme across editorial shoots, such as bodacious backstage editorials. It also has influence on non-fashion photography like off-duty ballerina portraits, blurred ballet photography and beachside ballerina captures. Advertising, whether for clothing or art shows, has also incorporated the elegant movement.
71 Beautiful Ballet Tributes
From Intertwined Dancer Snapshots to Classical Pop Culture Ads:
Alyson Wyers — Aug 1, 2014 — Art & Design
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Ballet Teacher Editorials
The Vogue Russia 'Red Lady' Photoshoot Stars Anna Selezneva
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Ballerina-esque Sneakers
The Nike Georgetown We Run D.C. Limited Collection Adds a Feminine Touch
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Expecting Ballerina Photography
Instagram's 'Balletbeautiful' Shows a Dancing Pregnant Ballerina
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Luxe Ballerina Fashion
The Mojeh 'A Pointe to Remember' Editorial Stars Alexina Graham
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Dramatic Dancer Portraits
Now Is All There Is by Rick Guest Captures The Royal Ballet
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Male Ballet Editorials
The Attitude Magazine June 2012 Issue Dances Across the Page
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Battered Ballerina Skate Decks
Henry Leutwyler's Skateboards Depict Grace and Grit
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Blurred Ballet Photography
This Series by Jesus Chapa-Malacara Highlights Dancer Movement
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Limber Dancer Editorials
Photographer George Stratigis Shot Katerina for C-Heads
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Disheveled Ballet Editorials
Alexina Graham for Mojeh Magazine is Gracefully Dark
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Sporty Ballet Shoes
This Concept Footwear by Guercy Eugene Hopes to Make Dancing Comfortable
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Delicate Ballerina Photography (UPDATE)
Dane Shitagi Photography is a Love Story with Ballet
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Underwater Human Life Photography
The Staudinger & Franke 'Life Below the Surface' Series is Deep
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Tattooed Ballerina Graffiti
The Faile Street Art Crew Remix Old New York City Ballet Posters
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Stylishly Wrapped Workout Socks
The Nike Studio Wrap Kicks are Minimalist
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Balancing Ballerina Editorials
The CR Fashion Book Once Upon a Dance Photoshoot is Graceful
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Ballerina Wedding Gowns
The Reem Acra Bridal Fall 2013 Collection is Elegantly Ornate
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Burnt-Out Ballerina Photos
Mangabeira and Arrais Picture a World Where Technology Trumps Art
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Surreal Fairytale Photographs
This Lissy Elle Self-Portraiture is Feminine and Beautiful
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Beachside Ballerina Captures
Zebule Magazine's Evasion Editorial Displays Dynamic Dancer Poses
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Eloquent Ballerina Photography
The 'Unseen Beauty' by Dina Johnsen Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes
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Sculpted Ballerina Aprons
The Apron Lukrecja by COOKie Adds Artistic Flair to Kitchen Encounters
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Couture-Designed Tutus
The New York City Ballet Costumes by Valentino Showcase Decadent Design
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Globe-Trotting Ballerina Photos
Lisa Tomasetti Takes Candid Pictures of Australian Ballerinas
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Urban Ballerina Projects
Photographer Dane Shitagi Captures Graceful Dancers in City Settings
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Contemporary Ballerina Captures
Isabella by Maayan Ziv is Sweet and Soft in the Photoshoot
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Ballerina Bodysuit Collections
The Viktor & Rolf Spring 2014 Couture Collection Showed in Paris
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Robotic Ballerina Tutus
The Dancing Dress by Ninna Shimmies and Shakes
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Paper-Playing Dancer Photography
New York City Ballet by JR is Captivatingly Surreal
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Brash Ballerina Spreads
Patrick Demarchelier Captures Ballerinas for Vogue Russia January 2014
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Enchanting Surrealist Photos
Photographer Kylli Sparre Creates a Magical World of Gorgeous Scenes
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Botanical Dance Photograpy
The Self-Portraits by Former Dancer Ingrid Endel are Stunning
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Classical Pop Culture Ads
The Multicines Cultural Journeys Campaign is Clever and Comical
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Graceful Minimalist Editorials
The Vs. Magazine Spring-Summer 2014 Issue Stars Christy Turlington
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Subway Ballerina Editorials
The KURV Magazine Issue 028 Photoshoot Stars a Dancing Amanda Norgaard
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Ornate Ballerina Ballgowns
The Marchesa Fall 2012 Collection is Detail-Oriented and Elegant
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Elegant Ballet-Inspired Photography
Billy Kidd's 'Curtain Call' Depicts the Dark Side of Dancers
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Off-Duty Ballerina Portraits
Katya Gridneva Renders Dancers as They Prepare for Performances
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Vast Abstract Ballerina Murals
Anthony Lister's Ballerina Mural Imparts Vigor and Emotion
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Dancing Denim Adverts
The Korean Levi's Ballet Video Shows Anything is Possible in Jeans
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Floating Ballerina Photography
Vanessa Paxton's Snapshots Depict Dancers in Mid-Air
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Barely-Legible Ballet Ads
The Josip Kelava Ads for Australia's Melbourne Dance Company
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Parisian Ballerina Fashion
The Ralph Lauren Resort 2014 Collection is Gracefully Feminine
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Ballet-Based Art
The Combination of Calligraphy and Ballet Makes for a Lively Photo Series
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Alphabetized Dance Guides
I-D Magazine Teaches You Different Moves in this Dance Guide
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Ballet-Infused Fashion Shorts
Net-A-Porter Creates Matthew Williamson 15th Anniversary's Film
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Superimposed Ballet Prints
These Nolobo Ads for Smuin are Hip and Cultured
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Dancing Disney Princesses
Disney Ballerina by middleR3DD is Gracefully Abstract
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Ballet-Inspired Nuptial Paintings
The Bride in These Paintings Looks as Graceful as a Ballerina
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Dancer Wall Clocks
'Time is Dancing' is the Perfect Clock for Ballerinas
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Bodacious Backstage Editorials
The CR Fashion Book Foreverness Photoshoot Includes Movie Motifs
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Bizarre Newspaper Ads
The Metro Everyday Nonsense Campaign Explains Strange Situations
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Dynamic Dancer Wedges
UNIF's Bella Platform is Inspired by a Classic Ballet Shoe Design
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Surreal Symphony Catwalks
The Carlotta Actis Barone Spring/Summer 2013 Runway is Mozart-Inspired
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Ballerina-Inspired Frocks
Reppetto Delves into the Clothing World with 'La Garde-Robe Repetto'
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Anamorphic Ballerina Pictorials
Leon Neal Creates Painting-Like Images Through Long Exposure
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Dream-Crushing Dairy Ads
The Saudia Milk Campaign Encourages People to Take Care of Their Bones
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Intertwined Dancer Snapshots
Photographer Brooke Shaden's Portfolio Captures Graceful Movement
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Tandem Dance Apps
With the Bounden App, Two People Grab a Phone and Dance
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Light-Inspired Dance Photography
Jesús Chapa-Malacara's Photos Demonstrate The Art of Dance
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Lounging Ballerina Portraits
Paula Rego's Lazy Dancer Art Subjects are Out of Shape
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Trashy Shadow Art Ads
The Iluminar Campaign Shows How Light Can Transform Objects
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Choreography Remixing Apps
This Dance App Lets You Create Your Own Pieces Using NYC Ballet Moves
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Ballet-Inspired Christmas Commercials
This Baileys Christmas Ad is Bold and Beautiful
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Dancing Time Keepers
The Ballerina Wall Clock is Sure to Put a Smile on Your Face
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Explanatory Slow Motion Ballet
PostTV Showcases Washington Ballet Dancers' Most Difficult Moves
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High-Tech Tutus
The Brooklyn Ballet is Experimenting with Motion-Sensing Clothing
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Dancing Denim Commercials
This Beautiful Ballerina Ad Shows Off AG Jean's Contour 360 Jeggings
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Breathtaking Ballet Photos
'The Essence of Ballet' Consists of Stunning Digitally Enhanced Photos
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Haunting Ballerina Fashion Videos
Saint Laurent Debuted its New Shoe in an Interpretive Video
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Public Transit Choreography
Hip Hop on the Undergroud Becomes Expressively Soulful Subway Ballet
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