New story for The New York Times @nytimes , where I spent a few days hanging out with the insanely talented @lesballetstrockadero as they prepared for an upcoming performance. Huge thanks to them for putting up with me and letting me get in the way. Special thanks to @lauraoneillnyc for the commission, and to the talented photographer @ahmedgaaber for the assistance and help with the videos. Production by @minititleltd , @kate_clarence , and @louisaplumstead