A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Dance and Body Modification

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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Comments

116 responses to “Dance and Body Modification”

  1. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    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.

  2. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    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.

  3. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup

  4. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup

  5. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup

  6. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    Absolutely beautiful pictures + I love the makeup

  7. Telyn Avatar

    I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂

  8. Telyn Avatar

    I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂

  9. Telyn Avatar

    I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂

  10. Telyn Avatar

    I wish I had something more constructive to say than ‘damn, she’s gorgeous’, but that’s it, really. 🙂

  11. Cobalt Chemistry Avatar

    Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.

  12. Cobalt Chemistry Avatar

    Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.

  13. Cobalt Chemistry Avatar

    Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.

  14. Cobalt Chemistry Avatar

    Her hair and make-up is so lovely… and the pictures are really beautifully executed.

  15. Archetype Avatar

    Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.

  16. Archetype Avatar

    Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.

  17. Archetype Avatar

    Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.

  18. Archetype Avatar

    Did I notice there’s been an update? Love the pictures.

  19. Ania Avatar

    upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
    great pictures and I like where they are from!

  20. Ania Avatar

    upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
    great pictures and I like where they are from!

  21. Ania Avatar

    upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
    great pictures and I like where they are from!

  22. Ania Avatar

    upper class and underground tastes at once; 2 in 1 sort of 😉
    great pictures and I like where they are from!

  23. Niklas Avatar
    Niklas

    BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..

  24. Niklas Avatar
    Niklas

    BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..

  25. Niklas Avatar
    Niklas

    BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..

  26. Niklas Avatar
    Niklas

    BEAUTIFUL!! All I can say..

  27. Saz Avatar
    Saz

    everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol

  28. Saz Avatar
    Saz

    everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol

  29. Saz Avatar
    Saz

    everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol

  30. Saz Avatar
    Saz

    everything about her is gorgeous, even her bellybutton is cute lol

  31. Lili Avatar
    Lili

    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

  32. Lili Avatar
    Lili

    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

  33. Lili Avatar
    Lili

    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

  34. Lili Avatar
    Lili

    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

  35. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    $10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.

  36. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    $10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.

  37. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    $10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.

  38. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    $10 says we see a Heath Ledger commemorative tattoo in the next few days.

  39. jess Avatar
    jess

    So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!

  40. jess Avatar
    jess

    So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!

  41. jess Avatar
    jess

    So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!

  42. jess Avatar
    jess

    So beautiful. I’ve always loved seeing people on pointe…I wish I could dance. And I love corset piercings. Rawr!

  43. K Avatar
    K

    Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.

  44. K Avatar
    K

    Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.

  45. K Avatar
    K

    Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.

  46. K Avatar
    K

    Way to ruin the streak of thoughtful comments, Commodore Josh.

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