More than a Photoshoot…
Your Creative Dance Retreat.
More than a Photoshoot…
Your Creative Dance Retreat.
Our Vision
I believe that dance photography can and should be an experience that builds confidence and helps each dancer grow as an artist.
Imagine a judgment-free space that is fun and supportive where you are respected as an artist. Imagine a place where you don’t need to apologize for wanting what you want and having the time and support to get what you want. Imagine creating dance photos that are visually striking, technically excellent, and reflective of your individual artistry.
Welcome to your Creative Dance Retreat, an experience that is so much more than just a photoshoot.
WHAT ARE DANCERS SAYING?
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Our Creative Community
Who is coming to dance?
Our dancers come from all over. In our home state of North Carolina, we have dancers from across the state, from Asheville to Greenville and everywhere in between. Not surprisingly, most of our dancers come from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Cary, Raleigh, and Charlotte. However, we continue to welcome more and more dancers from further away, making the trip from Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and beyond.
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You can click on the map above to see all the studios and cities represented at our studio.
North Carolina
In our home state of North Carolina, we have dancers from Advance, Asheville, Boone, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Clemmons, Durham, Elon, Gibsonville, Greensboro, Greenville, Henderson, Hickory, High Point, Holly Springs, King, Mooresville, Pinehurst, Raleigh, Summerfield, and Winston-Salem.
South Carolina & Georgia
We’ve had South Carolina dancers from Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Lexington, and Simpsonville create their images with us. Dancers from Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, have also made the trip.
Virginia
We have retreat alumni from across Virginia, including Chesapeake, Fredericksburg, Lexington, Manassas, Radford, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.
And Across the Country
Some of our dancers make an even longer trip, coming in from Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Montgomery, Alabama; Los Angeles, California; New York City; Oklahoma City; Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sarasota, Florida; and Seattle, Washington.
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I am incredibly grateful and proud to have worked with dancers from so many companies, studios, and schools across the United States. Thank you all for your trust and for sharing your art.
You can click on the map above to see all the studios and cities represented at our studio.
North Carolina Dance Studios
Charlotte and Western NC
| Academy of Dance and Fine Arts | Ann Freeman Dance Academy |
| Asheville Ballet | Charlotte Ballet |
| Charlotte Ballet Academy | Charlotte City Ballet |
| Dance Productions the Remix | Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts |
| The Space at Project Dance | UNC Charlotte Dance |
Greensboro and Central NC
| Advance Dance | Artistic Motion |
| Burlington Dance Center | Centre Stage on Main |
| Daliana Dance | Dance Center of Greensboro |
| Dance Project | Dance Perfections Art Company |
| Edge Performing Arts | Elon University Dance |
| Greensboro Ballet | Greensboro Dance Theater |
| Greensboro Performing Arts | In Motion Dance Center |
| Southeast School of Dance | Triad International Ballet |
| UNC Greensboro Dance | UNC School of the Arts |
| UNCSA Preparatory Dance | Weaver Academy |
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Eastern NC
| Ballet Arts | Barriskill Dance |
| CC & Co. Dance Complex | Cary Ballet Conservatory |
| Dancers Workshop | Eastern Carolina University Dance |
| Gary Taylor Dance | International Ballet Academy |
| North Carolina Dance Institute | Pirouette Dance |
| Raleigh Dance Theater | Raleigh School of Ballet |
| School of Carolina Ballet | Let’s Add Your Studio Here! |
South Carolina & Georgia
| CCJ Conservatory | Columbia Classical Ballet |
| Cornerstone Ballet | Elysium Aerial Fitness |
| Fiona Faerrie Ballet | Palmetto City Ballet |
| Palmetto City Ballet School | Palmetto Conservatory of Dance |
| Savannah Ballet Theater | South Carolina Dance Company |
| South Carolina Governor’s School | The Stage Dance School |
Virginia
| Academy of C & C Dance | CM Dance |
| Fredericksburg Ballet Centre | Institute for Dance / Movement Ballet |
| Radford University | Richmond Ballet |
| The Rockbridge Ballet | Virginia Beach Ballet Academy |
| Virginia National Ballet | Let’s Add Your Studio Here! |
Across the United States
| Alabama River Region Ballet | Ballet Idaho |
| Butler Ballet | Institute for American Musical Theater |
| Marymount Manhattan College | Oklahoma City University |
| Pace University | Pacific Northwest Ballet |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Point Park Univsersity |
| Sarasota Ballet | USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance |
| West Pointe Ballet | Wounderbound Ballet |
What are Parents saying?
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Creative Partnerships that Benefit Our Dancers
Because we make you look good, we make the dancewear look good. We now have creative partnerships with two dancewear companies and more in the works. These creative partnerships benefit our dancers in multiple ways.
- Expanded selection of dancewear and tutus for your use.
- Periodic product photoshoots for full-day retreat alumni.
- Opportunities to meet the company owners and expand your network.
- Use of your images in their advertising, further enhancing your visibility in the dance world.
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Our Creative Process
Creativity is not a one-size-fits-all process. Your creative framework will vary based on your age and your dance style. Contemporary dance photography flows differently from classical ballet photography or commercial dance photography. We can work through improvisation, constrained improvisation, inspiration ideas, or any method that works for you. I will work within your preferred process to help hone your ideas to reflect your unique point of view. My goal for you is to release your creativity and succeed spectacularly.
Respect. Support. Time. Commitment.
Meaningful images result from a collaboration predicated on respecting your artistic voice, supporting your creative processes, allowing time to make adjustments and explore variations, and being fully committed to your success.
Breaking it Down
Respect.
You are an artist. It is your art, and you are the primary artist in my studio. Your authenticity, inspiration, and emotion are the essence that brings a photograph to life. I respect the vulnerability involved in dancing for the camera. Experiment with new looks and ideas, knowing that images that don’t meet your artistic standards will NEVER be seen by anyone else. When we get the shot, it is something you created, not just something you did.
Support.
A supportive and safe environment is critical to honing your artistic voice. We will move in the direction you choose. If you need help, I am right beside you to make suggestions. The #1 thing a dancer says after we make a first mark or pick something out of improvisation is, “I don’t love those arms for me.” I’ll help you workshop arms that express what you want to say.
Time.
Having the time to explore something new or view it differently is integral to creativity. Ever have the experience of feeling like you were so close to getting something the way you wanted it (or your teacher wanted it), and you ran out of time? We do everything possible to make sure that never happens here! Enjoy the artistic freedom of not worrying about running out of time.
Commitment.
I am a certified master photographer trained in dance photography who is fully committed to your success. Dancing for the camera is a challenge, and I’ll help you make the necessary adjustments. I’ll be there with ideas, corrections, and alternative variations to help you realize your artistic vision. Together, we will create stunning photography of your art.