As a little girl, I always thought I could be a ballerina. Move, pose and turn on my toes. Unfortunately, I never had the feet for it. But I’ve always had the heart for it.

As I got older, I appreciated the dancers hard work and commitment as a ballerina. Even more so their wicked calf muscle definition.

I would die for that muscle definition!!

A while back I got the opportunity, along with 50 other photographers, to photograph the PNW Ballet dancers. It was the first time they were opening the doors to outside photographers. (I’m hoping they do so again in the future!)

Now, I’ve photographed dancers before.

But this was completely different for me. It wasn’t what I was use to.

But I always do love a challenge!!

Below are some of my favorite images from the event.

Hoping to do more in the future!!