The Stunning New NYCB 2016–2017 Season Photographs

March 22, 2017

Dance and photography go together like peanut butter and jelly: Each brings out some of the best elements in the other. We love a good studio portrait, demonstrating perfect placement, or a stunning performance photo that makes onstage magic feel up close and personal.

But we’re also loving the new trend of dreamy, almost carefree dance photos. Think Insta-famous photographer Kenneth Edwards and his lovely images of ballerinas mid-pirouette, or floating down from a jump (btw, if you like his photos, you’ll LOVE our September issue…).

So, who better to confirm that something in the dance world is officially cool than New York City Ballet? The marketing photos shot for the company’s 2016–2017 season are rustic, elegant and simple. Legendary photographer Peter Lindbergh played with the natural lighting and stunning outdoor space of the location—a country house in upstate New York—to frame the dancers’ relaxed movement in an equally natural environment.

It’s a far cry from the severity and silhouettes of many Balanchine ballets the company is known for, but it’s also beautiful and on-trend. You can view the whole slideshow here.


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