Portrait of a Ballerina

The joy and grace of dance has never been more celebrated than this season in Houston - as the MFA's Degas show, with the master's impressions of the art form, draws grateful crowds - and the Houston Ballet opens its new 'Nutcracker.' Here, a loving ode, with young members of the city company in holiday finery.

Steven Visneau
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Chloe gown, Saks Fifth Avenue; Casato earrings, Leslie Ann Jewels
Braden Maxwell top, Saks Fifth Avenue; vintage skirt and jewelry
Dolce & Gabbana fringe dress; Valentino ballerina flats
Roberto Cavalli gown; black-pearl earrings, Deutsch & Deutsch
Oscar de la Renta dress, Neiman Marcus; choker, IW Marks
Valentino bodysuit
Brunello Cucinelli dress, Neiman Marcus; Dolce & Gabbana belt
Alaia flared-sleeve dress, Neiman Marcus
Chanel ensemble; choker, Leslie Ann Jewels; Mikimoto earrings, Deutsch & Deutsch
Casato diamond lariat necklace, Lesley Ann Jewels
Carolina Herrera dress; earrings, Deutsch & Deutsch; Dolce & Gabbana headband

Photos by Steven Visneau

Produced by Kate Stukenberg

Styling by Rene Garza

Styling assistance by Molly Jodeit

Grooming byTree Vaello

Modeling by Houston Ballet's Nina Fernandez,

Thays Golz, Michael Ryan and Madison Young

Shot on location at the Cheek Neel coffee building in EaDo

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