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# Mid-Street Metro Ballet
Richard Calmes Dance Photography Raises the Bar in NYC

By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-calmes-dance-photography
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/12/beautiful-dancers-on-the-town/) & [pbase](http://www.pbase.com/rcalmes/dancers_on_the_town)

Richard Calmes [dance photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-convention) inspires me to no end.
I used to take jazz dance lessons as a kid. I dreamed of being a dancer, and then I changed my mind and wanted to become a robot (that didn’t work out either). But I still enjoy these images.

Entitled *Beautiful Dancers on the Town*, this [collection of photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection) puts brilliant dancers in everyday situations, doing what they do best. Check out the gallery for some incredible pictures from the [Richard Calmes Dance Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luceros-y-penumbras).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Everyday Dancer Movement:** Opportunity for dance studios and photographers to offer more relatable and accessible dance experiences for people outside of typical dance settings.
- **Innovative Dance Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with capturing the beauty of dance and movement in new and creative ways, such as in everyday settings and environments.
- **Dance Meets Streetwear:** Opportunity for fashion designers and retailers to collaborate with dancers to create functional and stylish performance apparel that can be worn both on stage and on the streets.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Dance:** The dance industry can incorporate Calmes' approach to photography to promote a more accessible and relatable dance experience for the public, potentially attracting a new base of customers.
- **Photography:** Photography companies and freelancers can offer innovative dance photography services by experimenting with new techniques and styles, such as capturing dancers in everyday settings and movements.
- **Fashion:** Fashion designers and retailers can collaborate with dancers to create performance apparel that is both fashionable and functional, catering to the growing trend of athleisure and streetwear.

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