behind the curtain at the new york city ballet

all photographs by henry leutwyler.

"this is the secret," says photographer henry leutwyler. "to completely blend in, to become invisible."

leutwyler spent last winter capturing backstage images in the new york city ballet's rehearsal studios. 

there is a book, ballet, (out in december from steidl) and an exhibit (at the foley gallery through january 6).  you can see more images at new york magazine.