Prima Ballerina

The lovely Ottilia is learning ballet with the Sacramento Youth Ballet and today I photographed her in this amazing costume right out of their own gorgeous collection. Sonia Bardin, the artistic director is amazing and so dedicated to bringing the tradition and beauty to these young ballet dancers-- so impressive. Bardin once danced with the legendary Rudolf Nureyev, wow. Parts of this particular costume were modeled after the one Anna Pavlova wore in the Swan Lake performance.