Pure. Love. Dance.

About Project

There’s a silent story unfolding behind the lens—one that isn't staged but truly lived. In front of another photographer’s camera, a group of South American dancers gave their all: focus, vulnerability, grace. I wasn’t there to direct—I was there to witness. What struck me most was not just the choreography, but the way each dancer—each unique body, each soul—carried herself with the same fire, the same intention. Their commitment went beyond form; it lived in their eyes, in the tension of a pose, in the breath between movements. My images seek to capture that invisible thread—the unwavering presence they offered in every frame. Dance, at any level, is discipline. It’s effort, repetition, joy. It's not about conforming to an ideal, but about embodying a truth. And when that truth is offered fully, it fills every inch of space—even against a deliberately overexposed white backdrop, where nothing else competes. Just them. Their presence. Their story.

Credits

Franco Mozzillo
Photographer
Damaris Hechavarria
ALAFIA DANCERS COMPANY
Marianna Cardine
STYLING/DRESSMAKER
Leica Camera