Lucas first contacted Neal Urban Photography for portfolio photos to show around to colleges. There was a huge college dance convention and he needed to show off photos. Neal Urban wanted to create something these colleges have never seen. Mom and dad were so excited for Lucas and had seen Neal Urban Photograph's work and knew he could create something different. The session was done at Neal Urban Studio in Buffalo. Neal Urban Photography created a stunning portfolio album for him to take around to the schools!
Neal Urban Photography knew we wanted to work with Lucas again and had an idea. Mom and dad had told us about another amazing dancer Hannah, who danced with Lucas. Neal Urban Photography contacted both Lucas and Hannah for an idea to dance together at an abandon. Theater. This was how Neal Urban Photography kicked off their Abandon Dance Theater Series. The dancers practiced different dance moves and styles on their own and this was a favorite.
Neal Urban Photography brought in back drops, studio lighting, and even a smoke machine to make the session even more fun and dramatic. Both Lucas and Hannah are very critical of their movements and wanted perfection. Neal Urban loved this part of the sessions, working one on one (and together) with the dancers to nail everything. Timing was key! Especially for this image. Hannah had to get on pointe and as close to Lucas as possible to make it look like she was leaning on him. Both dancers had balance and strength to make this happen!
They both danced at Janet Dunstan Dance in Lewiston NY. Lucas went on to Elite Dance Company in Buffalo NY. Both assist in teaching, as well as compete in multiple competitions. Neal Urban Collections designed some beautiful albums and prints for both Hannah and Lucas. Neal Urban Photography also has sample albums and prints in Neal Urban Studio from this session to show other dancers.
Elite Dance Company
Legacy Dance Studio
Janet Dunstan Dance
American Academy of Ballet
David DeMarie Dance Studios
Neglia Ballet
Hoffman School Of Dance
Tonawanda Dance Arts
Time To Dance
Niagara Dance Academy
Sam Smith School of Dance
Lewiston Dance Center
Buffalo Dance Center
Royal Academy of Ballet
Boston Ballet School
National Ballet of Canada
Fusion Dance Studio
Adell’s School of Dance
Step in Time Studio of Dance
Niagara Dance Centre Ltd
Configuration Dance Theatre and School of Ballet
Ignite Dance Competition
UDA National Dance Team Championship
Florida Dance Masters
Turn it up Dance Challenge
Starquest Dance Competition
New York City Ballet
The Julliard School
Grand Island Dance
Classical Ballet of WNY
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
MOD
Mary Alice Dance Studio
Performing Arts Dance Academy
Releve
Saute
Pique
Assemble
Grande jete
Plie
Pirouette
Tour en l’air
Arabesque
Attitude
Etendre
tourner
glisser
elancer
changement
echappe
jete
glissade
temps lève
brise
sissonne
Studio 19 Dance Company
Next Level Dance Center
Draper Center for Dance Education
Rochester City Ballet
The Floor Dance Company
Garth Fagan Dance
Rochester School of Dance
Ashford Dance Company
Dance Connection
Let's Dance Rochester
The Hochstein School
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Rochester
Rochester Dance Lessons
Danc'letics of Rochester
Zodiaque Dance Company
Company Eight Dance Studio
Location: Elite Dance Studio Buffalo NY.
