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Dance Ambassador Spotlight: Zoey

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Dance Ambassador Spotlight: Zoey (@zoeydoesdance)

A female ballet dancer in a black leotard and pointe shoes posing gracefully in a rustic, vine-covered brick window frame at the Silk Mill in Easton, PA.
Dance portraits with some of my dance ambassadors at the Silk Mill in Easton, PA. Photo by DAVE DABOUR Photography

Some dancers bring artistry. Some bring athleticism. And then there are dancers like Zoey, who bring a spark of pure, unstoppable boldness to every session. This is Zoey’s second year as one of my dance ambassadors, and she continues to surprise me in the best possible ways.

During a photo walk this past year, I casually pointed out a spot that would make a great photo — if only it weren’t so high. Before I even finished the sentence, Zoey said, “I’ll do it,” and was already climbing. That moment turned into one of the most epic images of the entire year. That’s who she is: fearless, game for anything, and always ready to turn an idea into something bigger.

A dancer in a black leotard with neon green and purple body paint posing with arms forming a 'W' shape under UV blacklight.
Close-up portrait of a dancer with vibrant neon green and purple face paint and glowing makeup, illuminated by UV studio lighting.
A dancer wearing a glowing 'DANCING' headband and neon body paint, holding a neon prop against a dark studio background.

I regularly ask my ambassadors what they want to try next, and Zoey never hesitated with her answer: a neon light session. My original plan was to do it outdoors at night once the weather warmed up, but life and schedules had other plans. When the idea shifted to a studio version — complete with neon body paint — I’ll admit I was a little nervous about what my studio floor might look like afterward. But when I asked Zoey if she wanted to model for it, she didn’t even blink. Of course she said yes. And of course she crushed it.

We would like to congratulate Zoey for her acceptance to Boston Ballet School’s summer intensive program! Zoey will be attending for four weeks this summer. Zoey also works at the studio she dancers at West Jersey Youth Ballet! Zoey also attends a gifted and talented dance program at VoTech. We can’t wait to hear all about your amazing summer intensive program in Boston Zoey!

Zoey brings a fearless creativity to every shoot, and she makes even the wildest ideas feel possible. I’m grateful to have her in the ambassador program and can’t wait to see what she’s ready to climb, paint, or light up next.

Here are some of my favorite images of Zoey:

A dance ambassador performing a dramatic high kick in a dark studio corner, illuminated by sharp strobe lighting that creates high-contrast shadows against the black walls.
A dancer in a white top and Santa hat with festive holiday lights blurred in the background, captured in a warm, seasonal portrait.
A dancer in a red top and Santa hat posing against a dark background with blurred, glowing red and white holiday bokeh lights.
A dance ambassador posing dynamically under falling water in a rain machine studio session, with droplets frozen in mid-air by strobe lighting.
A dancer mid-motion during a rain machine photo session, featuring dramatic lighting and splashing water on a dark studio floor.
A ballet dancer in a black leotard performing a pose in a large, arched brick window frame at the historic Silk Mill in Easton, PA.
A dance ambassador in a black leotard performing a powerful pose with arms extended, standing in front of a weathered brick wall inside the historic Silk Mill.
A dancer in a white vintage dress holding a book, posed in a moody, red-lit "spooky" studio setting with a dark backdrop.
A group of dance ambassadors posing on the grand stage of the State Theatre of the Arts, featuring dramatic stage lighting and a golden ornate interior.
Wide shot of dance ambassadors performing a synchronized pose on the State Theatre stage under professional spotlighting.
A professional black and white dance audition portrait of Zoey, featuring a dramatic side-profile pose with an arched back and artistic hand positioning against a neutral studio background.
A creative dance portrait of Zoey in a green leotard and white tutu, posing elegantly on one pointe shoe against a vibrant purple and pink "Valentine" studio backdrop.

Ready to create your own iconic dance portraits? I’m opening up a select few dates for Winter Artistic Sessions in the studio. Whether you want to play with dramatic lighting, themed sets, or creative concepts like the ones you saw here with Zoey, now is the time to book.

Check Winter Availability & Book Your Session Note: These spots are very limited and usually fill up fast!