The Ballerina Project by Dane Shitagi
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Hardcover, 208 pages, ISBN: 9781452181813
Published by Chronicle Chroma (Chronicle Books), 2019
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Created by New York City-based photographer Dane Shitagi over the span of eighteen years, Ballerina Project has become the most significant, unique, and creative photographic archive of renowned ballerinas in the world.
A brilliant collection of photographs that encapsulate the delicate majesty of ballerinas around the world: With over one million followers on Instagram, Ballerina Project has the largest network of fans in the world for ballet and has become an online phenomenon.
• Featuring over 170 inspiring black and white and full-color photographs that beautifully capture the artistry, strength, and dedication of more than 50 accomplished ballerinas
• Iconic locations across the globe including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, London, Rome, and Paris create a timeless backdrop for these remarkable portraits
• Introductions by renowned principal ballerinas Isabella Boylston and Francesca Hayward are also included to provide a more exclusive reading experience
Fans of San Francisco Ballet at Seventy-Five, Lois Greenfield: Moving Still, and Balancing Acts will also love the captivating imagery found within Ballerina Project.
Dane Shitagi is a New York City-based photographer who created the Instagram phenomenon @ballerinaproject_
This unique book is bound in pink satin cloth with gold foil stamping and a pink satin ribbon marker.
Ballerina Project is an ideal gift for any aspiring ballerina or ballet photographer.
Praise for The Ballerina Project:
“An exquisite showcase of the photographer’s work.” —The Star-Ledger
“Serene and beautifully composed images.” —The New York Times Book Review
“This beautiful book compiles 18 years of photographs that take the elegant art form out of the studio and into the streets.” —Today.com
“Consistently lovely.” —The Chicago Tribune
About the author:
Dane Shitagi
is a New York City-based photographer who created the Instagram phenomenon: @ballerinaproject_
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