Backstage With a Professional Ballet Company

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Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum

Ballet INitiative in a nonprofit dance collective based in Indianapolis, Indiana. My introduction to their group came last winter when one of my kids was part of their annual Nutcracker with a Twist performance. The show, billed as a “feminist 1920s Nutcracker,” is primarily based in ballet, but also incorporates other styles of dance.

This spring I had two kids in their performance of Sleeping Beauty and the Enchanted Jewels. So when it came time for their dress rehearsal in mid-April, I asked to document it. They were all very welcoming and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their world for one afternoon.

It’s incredible to witness the talent of these artists in my community. Their choreography and dance skills are wonderful to watch and I highly recommend checking out any of the shows that Ballet INitiative puts on throughout the year. Click here for more information on their group.

Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective sewing their own costumes
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective sewing costumes
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective sewing costumes
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective backstage at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective works with young dancers and local studios
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective design and sew their own costumes
Ballet INitiative, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based dance collective rehearses at Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum

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Zach Dobson is a documentary and commercial photographer based in Indianapolis. He holds a degree in journalism from Indiana University with a concentration in photography. Since starting his business in 2006, Zach has focused on documenting people’s lives and businesses in action. Zach’s client list includes the Indiana Pacers, Coca-Cola, the AARP, ZipCar, Indiana University, Visit Bloomington, Hamilton County Tourism, Land O’Lakes, RIOT LA Comedy Festival, Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana High School Athletic Association. Zach is a Professional Member of the American Society of Media Photographers [ASMP]. He resides in Carmel, Ind. with his wife and business partner, Courtney, and their five children.

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