The Dance of Time

This is a ballerina’s journey told through a haunting series.  Each character represents a phase of struggle and transformation – an ode to the beauty of ballet and hair as an expression of identity.
Hot Mess.
A dancer lost in despair and doubt.  She’s struggling and vulnerable.
Her hair becomes chaotic, falling apart.  A symbol of internal collapse.
Shadowed Rival.
Structured hair, symbolising restraint.
She has a quirky edge, everything comes easy to her.  She doesn’t find ballet hard.
Passé.
Previously the prima ballerina but her body doesn’t work how it used to.  New dancers are taking her spot. She’s bitter and wants the worst for her fellow dancers as she realises that stardom is fading away.
Dreamer.
The youngest and quietest.  She is fresh out of dance academy with so much potential.
Dreams of becoming the prima ballerina.  She’s underestimated and ignored.  Pure with not a lot of world experience Muse.
She’s the teacher’s daughter, compared to others and pressured by her Mother.  The muse of many a painter.  She’s there because she has to be.
Prima.
The star in her prime. Exuding confidence. She’s the girl who gets everything. Zero awareness, living and breathing dance Her hair is sculpted, effortlessly regal. 

Hair: Emma Boyle
Photography: Annis and Barton
Make Up: Shev Kelly
Styling: Sophie O’Neil