A photo series commissioned by Valleto Dance announcing their 2023-2024 season.
Photography — Sarah Annie Navarrete
Dance & Costume — Valleto Dance & dancers
Location — Austin, TX
“it was so refreshing to work with her. I never felt stressed, or uncomfortable. It was totally the opposite, the dancers and I felt completely comfortable exploring new ideas with her."
— ValLeto Dance
LET’S SHAPE YOUR VISION
Before photography, there was movement
Years of dance taught me something I still use every day: people rarely look most like themselves when they're standing still and trying to get it right.
They look like themselves in action. Mid-conversation or doing what they love.
That's why movement is built into my process.
Not as a style choice. As a way of helping people settle into their own rhythm instead of performing for the camera.