John Braile

some moments feel too beautiful to explain. What does peace look like to you? 💙 @chriscoatesphotos @yumiko @balletskirts_by_lucinda @nikolayworld Starpointe #balletislife #loveballet #balletphotography #nikolayinfluencer #nikolaypointeshoes

Jiva Arts' Sonali Skandan during her recent performance at Gibney 280. Photo: Associate, Sabrina Lang @sabotography

Arabesque. Beautiful Emma Palmieri from NY Dancers Studio in Kings Park, NY under Stacie Nelson.

Kaede Urso along the Sound at West Meadow Beach, East Setauket, NY.

By the end of the day, October 7, 2023, I knew where things were headed. I'm usually right about the things I want to be wrong about. I spoke out immediately at that time, much to the dismay of friends. I turned away from some. Others turned away from me. Here we are two years later, however and there's no end in sight to the suffering. Where is this "humanity" and "morality" everyone touts as their motivation? You tell me. My heart is brimming over with so many emotions, particularly anger. A fury so great, I'm almost ashamed as a human being for housing it. It was out of this despair and helplessness that I decided to create. It seemed an appropriate way to funnel my feelings into something that will make the world a little more beautiful at a time when it feels so cold. So, I reached out to my friend, NY artist Dahyun Kim, the most refined and articulate dancer that I know. I've had the joy of following her with my lens a number of times before. She kindly heard me out and generously provided my camera these powerful and fitting moments that reflect my innermost thoughts. There were many to choose from, but gathering these few together for this presentation has helped me maintain some sanity and hope that tomorrow will somehow be better than today. Thank you, Dahyun for your time, talent and compassion. Your patience too. I invite all of you to enjoy this sequence and join me in praying for PEACE everywhere.

Coming soon. New work with amazing Dahyun Kim, Korean contemporary artist. So honored to be able to work with her. She turned little Studio A into an entire universe. Please watch for a full gallery.

Contemporary artist, Alexa Mincone from NY Dancers Studio in East Meadow, NY under Stacie Nelson.

The President is coming after the arts now. Shameful. Tell your congressman to fully fund the NEA. Photo: Emily Zatorski Virginia National Ballet

One more of beautiful Alexa at Planting Fields Arboretum in Upper Brookville, NY. Long Island High School for the Arts NY Dancers Studio under Stacie Nelson

L'Etudiante. Beautiful Alexa from NY Dancers Studio on Long Island. Artistic Director Stacie Nelson

L'etudiante. Beautiful Ariela in an alluring pose along the boardwalk at Coney Island at dusk. Joffrey Dance Academy at Fort Hamilton HS in Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Aly's Dance School, Brooklyn, NY

Photograph of the Month for March 2025. Love this one of Madeleine Martufi of Seiskaya Ballet in St. James, NY under Valia Seiskaya. She brought all her elegance to bear on this session inside the Phipps Estate at Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island. read more: click on: "Photo of the Month"