A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BE COACHED BY ONE OF BALLET'S GREATS
Join NYCB Principal Dancer and world-renowned educator Daniel Ulbricht, alongside Magnus, photographer at MAGNUS PHOTOGRAPHY, on March 28, 2026, for an exclusive photoshoot experience designed to capture your very best as a dancer.
PROJECTING POTENTIAL is more than a photoshoot — it's like a private coaching lesson designed to reveal not just your technique, but your artistry — the individuality, emotion, and promise that set you apart.
Daniel will personally choreograph and place you into poses — ensuring that every position, line, and moment reflects your individuality. Together, Daniel and Magnus will create perfect and dynamic choreography photos that will make you stand out.
Each PROJECTING POTENTIAL photoshoot session includes 45 minutes of dedicated studio time.
(All outfit and shoe changes are part of the total studio time.)
(All outfit and shoe changes are part of the total studio time.)
🩰 OPEN CHOREOGRAPHY - THE HEART OF PROJECTING POTENTIAL
This is the exciting and expressive part — where artistry takes center stage!
In this section, Daniel will choreograph custom poses and sequences tailored to your strengths and level, capturing the freedom, joy and expressiveness of your movement.
Expect jumps, turns, and stunning lines, that will highlight your energy, confidence, and stage presence.
This is your chance to let go, move, and truly project your potential.
🩰 STANDARD POSED (AUDITION) PHOTOS
If you'd like classic, program-ready poses — Daniel will select, coach, and refine each one for your technical precision and photographic impact.
Typical audition photos include:
•Headshot
•Arabesque
•Tendu à la seconde
•Fourth position (en demi-pointe or en pointe)
•Additional poses i.e. à la seconde en l’air or parallel side-facing positions
•Headshot
•Arabesque
•Tendu à la seconde
•Fourth position (en demi-pointe or en pointe)
•Additional poses i.e. à la seconde en l’air or parallel side-facing positions
👉 If you'd like to include audition photos, please indicate this when signing up. Up to 4 poses are completed.
This portion of PROJECTING POTENTIAL is entirely optional.
🎒 WHAT TO PREPARE & BRING
FOR YOUR CHOREOGRAPHY PHOTOS
•Leotard: Any color — wear what makes you feel confident and expressive (bring different styles/color if you want!)
•Tights: Pink or skin-tone (bring a spare pair!)
•Shoes: Clean ballet flats and clean, broken-in* pointe shoes.
•Skirt: Feel free to bring a tulle skirt, or romantic/platter tutu, or free flowing fabric — be creative.
•Hair: Can stay up or be styled down for variety.
•Accessories, ribbons and creative pieces are welcome — let your artistry shine!
•Tights: Pink or skin-tone (bring a spare pair!)
•Shoes: Clean ballet flats and clean, broken-in* pointe shoes.
•Skirt: Feel free to bring a tulle skirt, or romantic/platter tutu, or free flowing fabric — be creative.
•Hair: Can stay up or be styled down for variety.
•Accessories, ribbons and creative pieces are welcome — let your artistry shine!
(*please do not bring brand-new pointe shoes! You will not be able to get on the box immediately/nicely; it may seem you are not flexible enough!)
FOR MALE DANCERS
•Top: Fitted, solid-color t-shirt or tank top (white, black, or navy — tucked in)
•Bottoms: Black or navy ballet/dance tights, or fitted dance leggings
•Dance belt: Required for support and a clean line
•Shoes: Ballet slippers (clean and in good condition)
•For Open Choreography: Feel free to bring an alternative outfit — a different top, or creative pieces that reflect your artistry
•Hair: Neat and clean; secured if longer
•Bottoms: Black or navy ballet/dance tights, or fitted dance leggings
•Dance belt: Required for support and a clean line
•Shoes: Ballet slippers (clean and in good condition)
•For Open Choreography: Feel free to bring an alternative outfit — a different top, or creative pieces that reflect your artistry
•Hair: Neat and clean; secured if longer
FOR YOUR AUDITION PHOTOS (*if selected)
•Leotard: Plain solid-color leotard (no lace, skirts, or multiple straps — darker tones photograph best)
•Tights: Pink or skin-tone (bring a spare pair!)
•Shoes: Clean ballet flats and clean, broken-in* pointe shoes
•Hair: Neat, tight bun — no ribbons, scrunchies, or clips.
•Tights: Pink or skin-tone (bring a spare pair!)
•Shoes: Clean ballet flats and clean, broken-in* pointe shoes
•Hair: Neat, tight bun — no ribbons, scrunchies, or clips.
💰 SESSION COST — $575 PER DANCER
YOUR SESSION INCLUDES
•45 minutes of studio time with Daniel and Magnus (including outfit and shoe changes).
•Custom Open Choreography — Daniel's choreographed poses, tailored to you.
•Professional Photography, retouching, and color correction.
•Digital Delivery delivery of 10 full-resolution images — a $300.00 value included in your session.
•Private Online Gallery for digital downloads and to order prints (print pricing starts from $15.00).
•Additional Digital Images can be purchased at $35.00 each.
•Custom Open Choreography — Daniel's choreographed poses, tailored to you.
•Professional Photography, retouching, and color correction.
•Digital Delivery delivery of 10 full-resolution images — a $300.00 value included in your session.
•Private Online Gallery for digital downloads and to order prints (print pricing starts from $15.00).
•Additional Digital Images can be purchased at $35.00 each.
➕ Optional: Standard Audition Poses: — included within your 45-minute session if selected at sign-up. We recommend selecting no more than 5 poses to allow ample time for each, as well as the Open Choreography poses.
📅 SESSION SIGN-UP
March 28, 2026
Studio on 8th Ave, around 38th Street, NYC. (Exact address provided upon booking)
Studio on 8th Ave, around 38th Street, NYC. (Exact address provided upon booking)
Morning sessions: approx. 10:00am – 1:30pm Afternoon sessions: approx. 2:00pm – 5:30pm
(Exact 45-minute time slots available on the registration form.)
👉 Reserve your session early — limited availability!
[→ Sign Up Now] Reserve your spot HERE.
(* By registering, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Booking & Cancellation Policies.)
