26 August 2014

Fascinating Photos Reveal Pre-Performance Rituals Of A Ballet Dancer





In an edition of New York Magazine’s “Life in Pictures” series, photographer Christopher Anderson shadowed David Hallberg, a dancer from the American Ballet Theatre, giving us a peek into his the way he spends the day preparing for one of his performances.



Anderson’s photos show Hallberg engaging in several rituals before his performance, such as getting into a plank position to strengthen himself, and grabbing a full stack of pancakes, eggs and sausage at the local diner.



Scroll down to see how Hallberg spent his day, or go here to read the full post with captions.



































[via Vulture, images by Christopher Anderson]