Behind the smiling, powdered mask are bloody toes, aching muscles, and emotional strain. The dancer is split between two worlds. The graceful swan the audience sees, and the bruised, obsessive athlete beneath. Photographer: 💩 Thank you to my amazing crew 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 DP: choi.grvfx Producer: jenny.choii Lighting Director: andrewjameswies Designer: buonidesigns Movement Director: silas.sims.photo MUA: dreascenario Hair Stylist: timshairart Talent: ziqiliow PA: janice.journal gracechan.__ Studio: the9studios