Infinite Steps: Thirty-Three Dancers and Their Lives in Ballet (physical book)

Portraits of dancers rendered through reflective storytelling and exquisite photography, illustrating the varieties of individual paths within the world of ballet.

Infinite Steps invites readers into the deeply personal journeys of thirty-three ballet dancers from around the world, tracing their paths from first pliés to final bows and beyond. Through intimate profiles by writer and dancer Gavin Larsen and stunning photographs by Gene Schiavone, this book reveals the physical demands and quiet triumphs that define a life in ballet. Each chapter offers a glimpse into a dancer’s inner world, illuminating the realities behind the moments portrayed by the images.

The dancers featured in this book span generations, career stages, and perspectives. Featured dancers include Misty Copeland, Alina Cojocaru, Paloma Herrera, Marja’ Quaqua, Kylie Edwards, and FSBT’s Hailey Fairhurst