Photographing dance itself is paradoxical. While dance is a continuous process, photography captures a fleeting, never-to-be-repeated moment within that process. Fine art has endeavored to depict this contradiction since ancient times, from cave drawings to the present day. The challenge lies in encapsulating the essence of constant, dynamic motion into a single, unrepeatable moment—a feat at the core of photography.

To tackle this challenge, I collaborated with ballet artists from the Hungarian State Opera House. Liberated from choreographic constraints, I worked with their creativity to produce my exam photo series. Through my own perspective, I aimed to showcase their artistic quality, using my lens to capture their talent.

This project was inspired by Lois Greenfield.

"… my mission is to capture the perfect moments," confesses one of the most authentic masters of photographing dancers in their book.

The pictures she captures contain the essence of dance condensed into a single movement. Her works prompt the viewer to think creatively, involuntarily reconsidering what occurs before and after the captured moment.