Ruven Afanador, Photographer, New York

Description

Eleven dancers, a mix of men and women, are captured in a dynamic studio shot. They are arranged within and around a large, open cube frame constructed of metal rods. The dancers are wearing matching black and white dancewear. The background is a seamless white backdrop. The dancers are striking various ballet-inspired poses, including leaps. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the dancers' forms and the geometric shape of the cube. The cube frame is the central element, adding a structured contrast to the dancers' fluid movements.