Film Friday: Ballet, film photography, and lessons learned during the pandemic

Told over the course of three eventful years, my 'Ballet on Film' series follows the Honolulu Classical Ballet from its pre-pandemic performances through its struggling phase of virtual and outdoor classes during the COVID-19 lockdown, ending with a triumphant return to the stage for its tenth anniversary in 2022. The photo project began as a way to celebrate ballet in Hawaii, but it grew into the intimate story of how the school evolved to keep its art and artists relevant. 'Ballet on Film' was...