Lodestar for my sanity in a society where skill and mastery is increasingly devalued and any idiotic bitch with terrible posture will upload a photo in a bodysuit with a "ballerina vibes" caption.
My absolute favorite refuge to restore my faith in beauty, attention to detail, grace, and of meticulous practice without feeling the need to broadcast absolutely every step of the process and to allow the finished product to speak for itself.
The angle is somewhat unflattering for her legs, but I something about the quality of these photos is so inspirational to me. This private moment of getting ready before a class just seems to exude the quiet, steady determination of someone dedicated to honing the beauty of their craft and themselves.