Artist Henry Leutwyler has been collaborating with the New York City Ballet for four years, even receiving an unprecedented all-access backstage pass this past winter to photograph the dancers.
From classes to rehearsals, opening to closing nights, Leutwyler was allowed to photograph the unguarded moments of the over 90 dancers in the company.
Now that his new book BALLET has been released and his images are on display at the New York's Foley Gallery, we can finally peek behind the red velvet curtain, too.
Founded in 1948, the New York City Ballet is the most famous ballet company in America.
It performs a total of 65 ballets each year.
Source: New York City Ballet
It's the only ballet company in the country to have its own permanent costume shop.
Source: New York City Ballet
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