# Urban Dancer Pictorials (UPDATE) Dane Shitagi's 'Ballerina Project' Brings Grace to the Streets By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dane-shitagi-ballerina-project References: [designaside](http://www.designaside.com/10508/fotografia/dane-shitagi-ballerina-project) & [daneshitagi](http://www.daneshitagi.com/html_pages/projects.html) Ballerinas are increasing their presence in mainstream culture after *Black Swan* introduced audiences to the darker side of the dance form, but the Dane Shitagi Ballerina Project looks to return the iconic dancers back to their status as graceful beings. Dane Shitagi, a New York-based photographer, says that the project was inspired, "from the idea of New York City as a magnet for creativity; each photograph is a collaborative work of dance, fashion design and photography played out against the city’s landscape." You can't deny that these Dane Shitagi Ballerina Project pictures are provocative. Not only are these subjects performing superhuman feats, but Shitagi also managed to clear the streets so that the ballerinas are virtually the only things in their respective environments. How he managed to clear a subway station in New York for a photo shoot is a work of art in itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mainstream Ballerinas:** Opportunity to capitalize on the increased presence of ballerinas in mainstream culture. - **Collaborative Art Projects:** Opportunity to explore collaborative works of dance, fashion design, and photography. - **Street-themed Pictorials:** Opportunity to create visually stunning photographs by incorporating ballerinas in urban environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to develop content featuring ballerinas. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to collaborate with dancers to create unique and artistic pieces. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with capturing ballerinas in unconventional settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Dancing NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natyaverse.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md)