With years of dancing there must be dedication, and with dedication comes passion. That was what I was trying to portray in these photos. The pointe shoes I chose to use for this photoshoot was my very first pair from when I was 10-years-old. They are ones I hold close to my heart because they resemble the hard work and commitment I have put in ever since I was a little girl. Some photos show me tying the ribbons around my ankles or standing en pointe. This action takes me back to my childhood. As a toddler all I could remember was sitting there, in awe, watching the advanced girls prance around so gracefully across the room. All I ever wanted was to just touch the shoes or put a pair on, but I was never allowed to or was told I'll have to earn it. From that point on I was determined to make my way to the top. It only recently occurred to me that I've never actually held a pair in my hands until I was sitting in the fitting room, getting my very own. The process of slipping my foot in the pointe shoes was one I'll never forget. The satisfaction of actually obtaining something I have been deprived of for as long as I could remember. Actually standing or dancing with them for the first time was a painful, yet beautiful moment.
The outfit I chose to wear for the shoot was a plain romper. I had the thought of using an actual performance costume, but I decided not to because it would take away from the main focus of the photo, which are the pointe shoes. So, I chose to keep it simple and casual. The location I went to for this photoshoot is right across from the "Historic Hawaii Theatre", the place I go to every year for the annual recital. That place holds so many memories of my childhood. Whenever I drive by I can't help but think about the years I spent on that stage showcasing all that I've learned in that year and the progression and development of my skills as each year goes by.
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