Anna’s passions include dance and body modifications — which I see as being very similar passions in a lot of ways — and her friend Anna Powalowska documented that in a recent photo shoot. The corset (done only for these pictures) was done by Pawel at Black Star Studio in Warsaw, Poland. Her tattoo was done by her boyfriend Karol who also tattoos at Black Star.
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I love this post because my biggest passion is dance and I often find myself not getting certain piercings or tattoos because of dance (even though I do have my lip in addition to 12 other piercings that are hideable with dance). In ballet especially, ballerinas are supposed to emulate an air of purity, which is hard to portray with tattoos. Certain tattoo placements can also be considered very distracting during a performance. It’s sad and I wish that would change because I would love nothing more than to get a tattoo of Les Claypool on my upper arm, but that wouldn’t fly in the dance world.
I love this post because my biggest passion is dance and I often find myself not getting certain piercings or tattoos because of dance (even though I do have my lip in addition to 12 other piercings that are hideable with dance). In ballet especially, ballerinas are supposed to emulate an air of purity, which is hard to portray with tattoos. Certain tattoo placements can also be considered very distracting during a performance. It’s sad and I wish that would change because I would love nothing more than to get a tattoo of Les Claypool on my upper arm, but that wouldn’t fly in the dance world.
I love this post because my biggest passion is dance and I often find myself not getting certain piercings or tattoos because of dance (even though I do have my lip in addition to 12 other piercings that are hideable with dance). In ballet especially, ballerinas are supposed to emulate an air of purity, which is hard to portray with tattoos. Certain tattoo placements can also be considered very distracting during a performance. It’s sad and I wish that would change because I would love nothing more than to get a tattoo of Les Claypool on my upper arm, but that wouldn’t fly in the dance world.
I love this post because my biggest passion is dance and I often find myself not getting certain piercings or tattoos because of dance (even though I do have my lip in addition to 12 other piercings that are hideable with dance). In ballet especially, ballerinas are supposed to emulate an air of purity, which is hard to portray with tattoos. Certain tattoo placements can also be considered very distracting during a performance. It’s sad and I wish that would change because I would love nothing more than to get a tattoo of Les Claypool on my upper arm, but that wouldn’t fly in the dance world.
very cool
very cool
very cool
very cool
“Anna’s passions include dance and body modifications — which I see as being very similar passions in a lot of ways —”
Explain, Shannon. Interesting concept. . .I too am a long time dancer/modded person and I’d like to hear your idea on it
“Anna’s passions include dance and body modifications — which I see as being very similar passions in a lot of ways —”
Explain, Shannon. Interesting concept. . .I too am a long time dancer/modded person and I’d like to hear your idea on it
“Anna’s passions include dance and body modifications — which I see as being very similar passions in a lot of ways —”
Explain, Shannon. Interesting concept. . .I too am a long time dancer/modded person and I’d like to hear your idea on it
“Anna’s passions include dance and body modifications — which I see as being very similar passions in a lot of ways —”
Explain, Shannon. Interesting concept. . .I too am a long time dancer/modded person and I’d like to hear your idea on it
Those photos are beautiful.
Those photos are beautiful.
Those photos are beautiful.
Those photos are beautiful.
H.M. i think a big part of it is that dance and body modification both involve manipulation of the body, but i could be way off
and to state the obvious, these photos are beautiful
H.M. i think a big part of it is that dance and body modification both involve manipulation of the body, but i could be way off
and to state the obvious, these photos are beautiful
H.M. i think a big part of it is that dance and body modification both involve manipulation of the body, but i could be way off
and to state the obvious, these photos are beautiful
H.M. i think a big part of it is that dance and body modification both involve manipulation of the body, but i could be way off
and to state the obvious, these photos are beautiful
What pretty pics! And her tattoo…is that kitties on a rooftop?
What pretty pics! And her tattoo…is that kitties on a rooftop?
What pretty pics! And her tattoo…is that kitties on a rooftop?
What pretty pics! And her tattoo…is that kitties on a rooftop?
i wish i had more to say than ‘those are gorgeous images’ but i can’t think of any other way to word it- just beautiful.
i wish i had more to say than ‘those are gorgeous images’ but i can’t think of any other way to word it- just beautiful.
i wish i had more to say than ‘those are gorgeous images’ but i can’t think of any other way to word it- just beautiful.
i wish i had more to say than ‘those are gorgeous images’ but i can’t think of any other way to word it- just beautiful.
Really beautiful pics.
Oh and YAY!! A frontpage update!!
Really beautiful pics.
Oh and YAY!! A frontpage update!!
Really beautiful pics.
Oh and YAY!! A frontpage update!!
Really beautiful pics.
Oh and YAY!! A frontpage update!!
those are incredibly beautiful photos. *yay poland!*
those are incredibly beautiful photos. *yay poland!*
those are incredibly beautiful photos. *yay poland!*
those are incredibly beautiful photos. *yay poland!*
She has a lovely face, and I adore her tattoo.
She has a lovely face, and I adore her tattoo.
She has a lovely face, and I adore her tattoo.
She has a lovely face, and I adore her tattoo.
I really like the pictures. Her tattoo (and hair!) are lovely.
I really like the pictures. Her tattoo (and hair!) are lovely.
I really like the pictures. Her tattoo (and hair!) are lovely.
I really like the pictures. Her tattoo (and hair!) are lovely.
Lots of great pictures from Poland recently! The first one in this set in particular is so elegant.
Lots of great pictures from Poland recently! The first one in this set in particular is so elegant.
Lots of great pictures from Poland recently! The first one in this set in particular is so elegant.
Lots of great pictures from Poland recently! The first one in this set in particular is so elegant.
To perform ballet, especially when that means being “on point” is to determine that you will manipulate your body for what is a higher purpose for you. At least that’s my take on it. Absolutely lovely shots.
To perform ballet, especially when that means being “on point” is to determine that you will manipulate your body for what is a higher purpose for you. At least that’s my take on it. Absolutely lovely shots.
To perform ballet, especially when that means being “on point” is to determine that you will manipulate your body for what is a higher purpose for you. At least that’s my take on it. Absolutely lovely shots.
To perform ballet, especially when that means being “on point” is to determine that you will manipulate your body for what is a higher purpose for you. At least that’s my take on it. Absolutely lovely shots.
Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup
Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup
Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup
Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup
I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂
I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂
I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂
I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂
Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.
Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.
Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.
Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.
Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.
Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.
Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.
Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.
upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
great pictures and I like where they are from!
upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
great pictures and I like where they are from!
upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
great pictures and I like where they are from!
upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
great pictures and I like where they are from!
BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..
BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..
BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..
BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..
everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol
everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol
everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol
everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol
i’m still doing my dance training, applying to university to do dance at the moment. But its really hard when dancers have to be seen as “pure” and cant modify themselves as they wish. i will get some tattoos, but i know i may get turned away from some opportunities because companies have certain images of how they like their dancers. And she looks bloody beautiful, especially with that corset piercing 🙂 xx
i’m still doing my dance training, applying to university to do dance at the moment. But its really hard when dancers have to be seen as “pure” and cant modify themselves as they wish. i will get some tattoos, but i know i may get turned away from some opportunities because companies have certain images of how they like their dancers. And she looks bloody beautiful, especially with that corset piercing 🙂 xx
i’m still doing my dance training, applying to university to do dance at the moment. But its really hard when dancers have to be seen as “pure” and cant modify themselves as they wish. i will get some tattoos, but i know i may get turned away from some opportunities because companies have certain images of how they like their dancers. And she looks bloody beautiful, especially with that corset piercing 🙂 xx
i’m still doing my dance training, applying to university to do dance at the moment. But its really hard when dancers have to be seen as “pure” and cant modify themselves as they wish. i will get some tattoos, but i know i may get turned away from some opportunities because companies have certain images of how they like their dancers. And she looks bloody beautiful, especially with that corset piercing 🙂 xx
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
$10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.
$10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.
$10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.
$10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.
So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!
So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!
So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!
So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!
Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.
Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.
Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.
Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.
Is it possible to see a bigger picture of her tattoo? It looks beautiful!
Is it possible to see a bigger picture of her tattoo? It looks beautiful!
Is it possible to see a bigger picture of her tattoo? It looks beautiful!
Is it possible to see a bigger picture of her tattoo? It looks beautiful!
This is lovely.
This is lovely.
This is lovely.
This is lovely.
My dance teachers always freaked cuz I didn’t want to take out whatever I had in my ears to stretch them (paper clips, bits of cotton swabs, whatever) And all the little kids were always OMG I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR EAR EWWW!
My dance teachers always freaked cuz I didn’t want to take out whatever I had in my ears to stretch them (paper clips, bits of cotton swabs, whatever) And all the little kids were always OMG I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR EAR EWWW!
My dance teachers always freaked cuz I didn’t want to take out whatever I had in my ears to stretch them (paper clips, bits of cotton swabs, whatever) And all the little kids were always OMG I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR EAR EWWW!
My dance teachers always freaked cuz I didn’t want to take out whatever I had in my ears to stretch them (paper clips, bits of cotton swabs, whatever) And all the little kids were always OMG I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR EAR EWWW!
Jak heska!
Jak heska!
Jak heska!
Jak heska!