Swan Lake - Back Stage

Life in the every days back stage work. From the Back Stage series.

Andrea Paolini Merlo, a dancer and choreographer at the Hungarian Opera, has dedicated over 25 years to the art of Ballet. His deep connection to dance extends into photography, where he captures its elegance, intensity, & emotion. His work highlights the interplay between motion & stillness, revealing physical grace, strength, and inner depth. He portrays dancers as living embodiments of art, expressing profound stories through movement. Beyond dance, he explores portrait & beauty photography, portraying individuality and authenticity with a refined sensitivity to light, form, and expression.