
Darian Volkova (opens in new tab) is a professional ballerina and photographer who captures what goes into practicing ballet. Volkova says (opens in new tab) her perspective is unique because she can "feel, see, and shoot the dance like only [a] dancer can." While traveling with her company, Volkova photographs ballet dancers from around the world, and the results are stunning. See 15 of her photos below:
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