Dance Portraits in Asbury Park with Vivi — A Special Ambassador Session

Dynamic outdoor dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring an ambassador striking a classical pose in a black leotard on the wooden boardwalk in front of historic architecture in Asbury Park, NJ.
Dance ambassadors Vivi and Lily at Asbury Park for some dance portraits. Photo by DAVE DABOUR Photography on June 4, 2026

Some sessions just feel extra special — and this one with Vivi @balletvivi in Asbury Park was exactly that. These creative, on‑location adventures are something I reserve exclusively for my Dance Ambassadors, and they’re encouraged to dream big. If they have a concept in mind and it’s possible, we make it happen. That’s part of what makes the ambassador program so meaningful: collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to explore new ideas together.

Vivi had been hoping for an Asbury Park session for a while, and we originally planned to go in May. But between her schedule and mine, the month slipped away. In the end, the timing worked out perfectly — the weather on our shoot day couldn’t have been better. Warm sun, soft breezes, and that unmistakable Asbury energy.

The murals along the boardwalk made an incredible backdrop for her dance portraits. Each one brought out a different side of her artistry — bold, expressive, and full of movement. And of course, we couldn’t leave without heading down to the water’s edge. The beach gave us those soft, dreamy images that feel like summer distilled into a single frame.

I’ll be including a handful of images from the session in this post so you can see just how beautifully Vivi brought this location to life.

Welcome Our New Dance Ambassador: Molly!

A collage of four distinct dance portraits of Molly. From left to right: Molly posing in white dancewear in front of an American flag backdrop, leaping dynamically outdoors near a rocky stream, performing a stylized studio pose with a red hat and white chair, and executing an artistic backbend on a studio floor.

I’m thrilled to welcome Molly to this year’s Dabour Photography Dance Ambassador team! @mollyy.in.motion

Molly is no stranger to my camera — in fact, I’ve had the joy of photographing her and her older sisters for many years. Watching her grow from a young dancer into the confident, versatile performer she is today has been one of those full‑circle privileges that makes this work so meaningful.

She brings talent, dedication, and a genuine love for dance to every session. Whether it’s tap, contemporary, ballet or anything in between, Molly throws herself into each style with energy and artistry. Her passion shows in every frame.

This year has already been a special one for her. I recently had the honor of photographing her Sweet 16 celebration, capturing the joy, personality, and sparkle of such an important milestone. And earlier in the season, I photographed her junior varsity volleyball team, where she showed the same determination and spirit she brings to the stage.

Molly trains at Showbiz Kidz Dance Studio in Lopatcong, NJ — @sbkdance — where she is a proud member of the Senior Competition Team. Her dedication, versatility, and strong work ethic shine through in every rehearsal and performance. The technique and confidence she’s developed at Showbiz Kidz translate beautifully into our portrait sessions, and it’s always exciting to see how she brings that competitive‑team polish to each creative concept we explore together.

I’m incredibly excited to continue working with Molly throughout the year. With her creativity and drive — and our shared history of great sessions — I know we’ll create some exceptional dance portraits together.

Welcome to the team, Molly. It’s going to be an amazing year.

Here are some of my favorite recent dance portraits with Molly: