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More than a Photoshoot…
Your Creative Dance Retreat.

More than a Photoshoot…
Your Creative Dance Retreat.

Re-Imagining Dance Photography in the Carolinas and Beyond

Respect. Support. Time. Commitment.

Andrew Bowen Studios is a dancer-centric creative photography studio where dancers explore their individual artistic expression by creating stunning images in a safe and supportive environment. Located in Greensboro, NC, Andrew has welcomed artists from across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and beyond.

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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.

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Contemporary dancer in plie attitude with structural arms in a downward inverted fifth.
Contemporary dancer in blue blazer and yellow skirt leaning on a stool with legs in passe.
Balleerina in arabesque with swan arms.
Contemporary dancer in wide second jump with one arm fully extended and the other coming to shoulder.
Contemorary jump with legs in a wide brise-like position. One arm tucked behind with the other powerfully extended toward the feet.
Contemporary dancer in blue blazer and yellow skirt leaning on a stool with legs in passe.
Female ballet dancer in a sissone jump.
Muscular back photo of a female dancer with a pulled leg into ala seconde.
male dancer in a sus sous jump with arms extended to the side in a low line.
Ballerina in a low arabesque and flowy pink and coral outfit looking back across the movement.
Dancer in a unique pose almost looks like she is sitting on a stool and leaning on a bar but there is nothing there.
female dancer in a powerful turned in double stag with flex hand powerfully out in front
Stella of IBA, Cary, NC
Male dancer in a jump with leg lines like an italian pas but with a fully open torso with one hand fully extended down and his face directed straight to camera.
Chandler of UNCSA, Winston-Salem, NC
Contemporary female dancer in a straddle jump looking off to the right side with hand flexed inward.
a male contemporary dancer in a contracted jump with shaped but lose arms.
Female dancer in a dress made of brown craft paper over a hoop skirt.
Ballerina all in white in attitude with arms crossing the body in opposition.
Ballerina all in blue in a very open arabesque and long flowing arm lines angled across the body.
Pas de deux with male jumping in a passe and the ballerina wearing a hoop skirt and in passe counter to his movement.
Very airy fourth position with long train of white cloth blowing behind.
Female Dancer in a laid-out passe
Ballet dancer in a modified fourth position held together at the knees with the torso fully contrcted and arms in a raptor-esque wing position.
Ellen of Cary Ballet Conservatory, Cary, NC
ballerina in partial silhouette in passe with main arm perfectly vertical.
Male dancer in second position on forced arch looking up with arms in a "held-object" position in front of his torso.
Killian of IBA, Cary NC
Female dancer in a breezy fourth position and long skirt with one arm to shoulder and the other trailing softly behind.
Audrey of PNB, Seattle, WA
Contemporary Ballet Photography stylings in an Esmerelda Midnight Tutu from Tutu.Com. Sassy post and fierce look with a mane of red hair.
UNCSA HS Student in an Esmerelda Midnight Tutu from Tutu.Com. Sassy post and fierce look with a mane of red hair.

WHAT ARE DANCERS SAYING?

“Thank you for not only the beautiful art you produce but for the confidence and memories created in the process.”
-Chloe

“I feel that I am a better dancer.”
-Calista

“Andrew is a master of his craft and one of the most supportive individuals. He lets you write your own story and supports your entire journey.”
-Maddie

I appreciated the creative freedom. I enjoyed collaborating to find a story in each pose and working to give each photo its full potential.
-Lucia

“Thank you times a million for curating a safe space for me to create and explore today.”
-Mallory

“Andrew is patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic and will always put your needs first. He makes the creative process a fun, non-stressful experience, and his work is beautiful.”
-Aimee

“When I look at that photo, it reminds me why I dance.”
-Michela

“I learned a lot from Andrew. Thanks for being FUN. Also, he has the absolute best collections of leotards, skirts, and costumes EVER!”
-Peyton

“I leave with a sense of confidence about who I am.”
– Chloe

“It is such a pleasure to work with you, and I’m so thankful for your continuous support!”
-Ellen

“Andrew made me feel empowered.”
-Alexis

“He understands where we’re coming from as dancers.”
-Charlotte

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Our Creative Community

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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Map of Studios and Companies where are dancers are from. Click to see larger.

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.

Map of Studios and Companies where are dancers are from. Click to see larger.

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 ArtsAnn Freeman Dance Academy
Asheville BalletCharlotte Ballet
Charlotte Ballet AcademyCharlotte City Ballet
Dance Productions the RemixHickory Ballet and Performing Arts
The Space at Project DanceUNC Charlotte Dance

Greensboro and Central NC

Advance DanceArtistic Motion
Burlington Dance CenterCentre Stage on Main
Daliana DanceDance Center of Greensboro
Dance ProjectDance Perfections Art Company
Edge Performing ArtsElon University Dance
Greensboro BalletGreensboro Dance Theater
Greensboro Performing ArtsIn Motion Dance Center
Southeast School of DanceTriad International Ballet
UNC Greensboro DanceUNC School of the Arts
UNCSA Preparatory DanceWeaver Academy

Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Eastern NC

Ballet ArtsBarriskill Dance
CC & Co. Dance ComplexCary Ballet Conservatory
Dancers WorkshopEastern Carolina University Dance
Gary Taylor DanceInternational Ballet Academy
North Carolina Dance InstitutePirouette Dance
Raleigh Dance TheaterRaleigh School of Ballet
School of Carolina BalletLet’s Add Your Studio Here!

South Carolina & Georgia

CCJ ConservatoryColumbia Classical Ballet
Cornerstone BalletElysium Aerial Fitness
Fiona Faerrie BalletPalmetto City Ballet
Palmetto City Ballet SchoolPalmetto Conservatory of Dance
Savannah Ballet TheaterSouth Carolina Dance Company
South Carolina Governor’s SchoolThe Stage Dance School

Virginia

Academy of C & C DanceCM Dance
Fredericksburg Ballet CentreInstitute for Dance / Movement Ballet
Radford UniversityRichmond Ballet
The Rockbridge BalletVirginia Beach Ballet Academy
Virginia National BalletLet’s Add Your Studio Here!

Across the United States

Alabama River Region BalletBallet Idaho
Butler BalletInstitute for American Musical Theater
Marymount Manhattan CollegeOklahoma City University
Pace UniversityPacific Northwest Ballet
Philadelphia BalletPoint Park Univsersity
Sarasota BalletUSC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
West Pointe BalletWounderbound Ballet

What are Parents saying?

“His dedication to his craft is remarkable. I’ve never met a photographer who cares so much about the creative process and making the experience so rewarding for dancers.”
-Gina

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“You really do produce so much more than the photographs seen online. We are grateful you are part of my dancer’s journey. When I see those photos… I can feel her heart. You have a gift for capturing her essence.”
– Jennifer

Your knowledge of how a dancer thinks and your ability to coach the dancer to enable them to perform at their best is nothing short of amazing. You have a wonderful ability to make your dancer feel comfortable, through humor and relatability.
-Charissa

“Andrew made my daughter feel comfortable and empowered every step of the way.”
-Barbara

“He worked with my dancer on her thoughts and the creative process she wanted. The photos are absolutely gorgeous!.”
– Emily

“He listened to what my daughter wanted and then adjusted to achieve what she was looking for.”
-Kathleen

“He understands dance technique and is committed to creating work that both he and the dancer are proud to share.”
-Laura

“You are such a great example of loving the whole dancer… each and every one of them. We appreciate you for your work!”
-Liz

“I appreciate your direct and honest feedback – it was needed to get the caliber of photos you captured..”
-Marlo

“He really collaborated with her and captured truly inspired images that reflected her personality.”
-Heidi

” We left feeling positive and confident about the future.”
-Tonia

“The shoot was completely focused on her and Andrew worked with her to create the outcome that she wanted as a dancer..”
– Jameka

“The way you treated my dancer showed compassion, knowledge and understanding.”
-Lisa

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Creative Partnerships that Benefit Our Dancers

Ballerina in saute fourth jump with forward energy and downward gaze in black and gold costume.
Ballerina in ronde-de-jambe in flowing blue outfit and long skirt.
Dancer in blue and gold tutu in fourth position looking back to camera
Female dancer in penche with flowing lavender skirt
Ballerina in pink Aurora tutu from Tutu.com and flowers in B-Plus
Ballet dancer in flowy yellow skirt in attitude
Conservatory Ballerina in Blue Polka Dot Tutu
contemporary dancer modeling oodeloo balletwear skits in a playful passe jump
Contemporary Ballet Photography stylings in an Esmerelda Midnight Tutu from Tutu.Com. Sassy post and fierce look with a mane of red hair.
UNCSA HS Student in an Esmerelda Midnight Tutu from Tutu.Com. Sassy post and fierce look with a mane of red hair.
Ballerina in saute fourth jump with forward energy and downward gaze in black and gold costume.
Ballerina in ronde-de-jambe in flowing blue outfit and long skirt.

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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Dancer in blue and gold tutu in fourth position looking back to camera
Flowy skirt from oodelooo and dancer moving forward against the wind

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.

female dancer in straddle jump with arms in a 'holding a sphere' position
ensemble contemporary chaos with 6 dancers in various positions.
Ballerina in flowy peach skit in low arabesque with arms forward and crossed at the wrist.

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.

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Ballet dancer in a massive back-bend with legs in passe in parallel.
pas de deux with ballerina in 6th pulling against her partner in fourth.
Conemporary dancer in a muted light setup in fourth with flowy pants and arms in 'barrel full of monkeys'

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.

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