Jordan Elizabeth Long // Miami, FL

“How you hanging?”

Ballerinas, truthfully, are known for their lower body strength. 100% of the work they do revolves are legwork: Balancés, Jetés, Pliés, and Brisés. So you’ll have to understand the laugh the ballerina gave me when I asked her if she can leap up, and hang off  the low second-floor rooftop. Yet, Jordan was game when I asked her again if she could hang if I hoisted her up, ran to my tripod, and took the picture - about 30 seconds. And again. And again. Three times in total, to make sure we got the shot, making sure the legs and feet looked as good as they could from all the Pas de Chevas and Arabesques she’s done over the years. 

March 13, 2021