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Welcome Our New Dance Ambassador: Molly!

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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:

Molly, a dancer in a flowing mint green dress and pointe shoes, strikes a graceful arabesque pose on a snow-covered wooden bridge surrounded by bare winter trees.
Molly, a dancer with blonde hair, performs a deep backbend bridge pose on a crisp white studio floor, wearing flowing sheer black pants and a nude patterned top.
Artistic in-studio dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring a dancer performing a striking floor pose with an extended leg during an SBK pre-dance session.
Creative in-studio dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring ambassador Molly performing an acrobatic backbend over a white prop during an SBK pre-dance session.
Early SBK 2026 dance portraits by Dave Dabour Photography
Dramatic in-studio dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring ambassador Molly performing a floor backbend during an SBK pre-dance session.
Early SBK 2026 dance portraits by Dave Dabour Photography
Dynamic in-studio dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring an ambassador striking an edgy, modern pose in black dancewear and textured tights during an SBK pre-dance session.
Early SBK 2026 dance portraits by Dave Dabour Photography
Theatrical in-studio dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring an ambassador striking a dramatic pose with a white chair, red gloves, and red hat during an SBK pre-dance session.
Dynamic 250 in Motion dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring ambassador Molly in a flowing red and white skirt posing in front of an American flag backdrop.
Dynamic 250 in Motion dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring a new dance ambassador striking a beautiful balancing pose in a white top and blue shorts in front of an American flag backdrop.
Dynamic 250 in Motion dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring a new dance ambassador striking a beautiful balancing pose in a white top and blue shorts in front of an American flag backdrop.
250 in Motion dance portraits for new dance ambassadors Molly and Jordin on June 5, 2026. Photo by DAVE DABOUR Photography
Dynamic outdoor dance portrait by Dabour Photography featuring ambassador Molly in a black dress gracefully posing and splashing water in a rocky stream.
Splashing into summer! Our amazing ambassador Molly bringing incredible energy and artistry to her outdoor stream dance portraits.

Dance Ambassador Spotlight: Molly (@mollystinson7)

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A theatrical silhouette of Molly in a sharp dance pose against a backlit, textured red background. She is wearing a top hat and a dark suit, with one hand elegantly adjusting her hat. A small tombstone prop is visible in the foreground, enhancing the spooky Halloween theme.
Molly perfectly capturing the “Spooky Season” vibe with this theatrical silhouette! Photo by DAVE DABOUR Photography.

Some dancers bring a spark you recognize long before they ever step into your ambassador program. Molly (@mollystinson7) is one of those dancers. This is her first year as a Dance Ambassador, but I’ve known her for much longer thanks to her love of theater. She was part of the middle school theater group my wife used to direct, and even back then she stood out—fearless, expressive, and always ready to throw herself into a character.

Molly dances at Showbiz Kidz in Lopatcong, NJ, where she’s found her groove in tap, musical theater, and anything with a little dramatic flair. She has that rare combination of precision and personality—clean technique paired with a performer’s instinct to tell a story with every movement.

And then there’s her love of all things spooky.

As soon as she joined the ambassador team, she made it very clear she was counting down the days until my annual spooky portrait sessions. Once she stepped in front of the camera, it all made sense. Molly doesn’t just pose—she transforms. A tilt of the head, a shift in her expression, a perfectly timed gesture… suddenly the whole mood changes. She knows how to lean into the eerie, the dramatic, and the theatrical in a way that feels effortless.

Watching her work during that session was one of those moments where everything clicks. You see a dancer not just performing steps, but creating a character—bringing a little story to life in a single frame. It’s exactly why spooky portraits are her favorite, and exactly why she shines in them.

I’m excited to share some of my favorite images of Molly in this spotlight. Her first year as an ambassador has already been full of creativity, personality, and that unmistakable Molly energy. I can’t wait to see what she brings to the rest of the year.

A dynamic dance portrait of Molly performing in a rain machine studio setup. She is wearing a patterned athletic top and black shorts, captured mid-motion with water droplets splashing around her against a dark background. She has one arm raised and a leg lifted in a graceful, energetic pose.
A dynamic dance portrait of Molly performing in a rain machine studio setup. She is wearing a patterned athletic top and black shorts, captured mid-motion with water droplets splashing around her against a dark background. She has one arm raised and a leg lifted in a graceful, energetic pose.
A dancer, Molly, posing on a white wooden chair during a rain machine studio session. She is wearing a black tank top, vibrant pink shorts, and a black fedora hat, leaning back on the chair as water splashes dramatically around her against a dark background.
A dancer, Molly, performing a dynamic floor pose in a rain machine studio. She is wearing a red textured crop top and black athletic pants with red stripes, leaning on one arm with water splashing around her against a dark, dramatic background. Her expression is confident as water droplets are frozen in mid-air by high-speed photography.
A young dancer, Molly, posing in an elf costume for a holiday portrait session. She is lying on a bed of fake snow and twinkling holiday lights, resting her chin on her hands with a bright smile. Beside her is a plush snowman character, and the background features falling fake snow against a dark studio backdrop.
A young dancer, Molly, posing in a festive elf costume in a holiday-themed studio set. She is leaning her elbow on a giant green ornament that sits on a pedestal, with a playful and confident expression. Colorful oversized ornaments and glowing holiday string lights decorate the dark background.
A young dancer, Molly, performing a dramatic dance pose in an elf-themed costume. She is wearing a red long-sleeved top and a Santa hat, holding out her voluminous green skirt to create a wide, wing-like shape. She is standing barefoot on a dark studio floor decorated with glowing holiday lights, with a decorated Christmas tree and large ornaments in the background.
A dramatic silhouette of a dancer, Molly, posing against a vibrant, textured red background during a spooky-themed portrait session. She is wearing a top hat and a dark suit with flared trousers, standing on a wooden stool in a sharp, stylized pose. One hand adjusts her hat while her body creates a striking athletic profile.
A young dancer, Molly, posing in a dramatic black hooded cloak against a textured red and black background. She is holding the edges of the cloak open with her arms extended, creating a wide silhouette. Her expression is serious and intense, fitting the spooky portrait theme.
Theatrical dance portrait of Molly wearing a black hooded cloak, captured during the Spooky Portraits session in October 2025. This image emphasizes dramatic lighting and costume texture against a deep red backdrop. Photographed by DAVE DABOUR.
A young dancer, Molly, posing in a dark green wooden doorway at the Silk Mill in Easton, PA. She is wearing a white tank top and black flared trousers with tap shoes, performing a stylized jazz or tap pose with one arm raised and a confident expression against the textured industrial backdrop.
A close-up portrait of a young dancer, Molly, leaning against a weathered red brick wall at the Silk Mill. She is wearing a white tank top, with one arm raised to rest against the bricks. The warm, natural light highlights her expression and the industrial texture of the historic building.
A young dancer, Molly, posing inside a large, sunlit brick archway at the historic Silk Mill. She is wearing a white tank top and black flared pants, standing with her arms extended to touch the sides of the arch, creating a symmetrical and graceful silhouette against the industrial background.
A young dancer, Molly, performing a high-energy jazz or tap pose against a clean white studio background. She is wearing a black crop top and a vibrant pink fringe skirt with black tap shoes. She has one hand behind her head and the other on her hip, smiling confidently at the camera.