Summer Camps
Abby
Abby Kulwicki of Hudson, Ohio goes for a swim in her tutu after training for 8 hours in a sweltering studio at the Washington Ballet school in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 27, 2012. Young dancers from all over the world converge on the school to learn at its summer intensive program and for a chance to join the Washington Ballet company. "Its not the coolness, its being weightless that matters," Kulwicki said.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Beau
Beau Swallow, 14, of Fairfax, VA, reveals a long scar while changing into costume backstage during the talent show at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Libby
The reflection of the sunset in the water overtakes this photo of Libby Faber, 14, at the McLean Garden Apartments' pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Thursday, July 26, 2012.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Backstage
Campers change into costume backstage during the talent show at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA on Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Michelle
Michelle Milan flips below the surface in the McLean Garden Apartments' pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Thursday, July 26, 2012. Milan's weightlessness delighted and perturbed her. "Dance isn't the same without pain," she said. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Libby 7
Libby Farber goes for a swim in her tutu after training for 8 hours in a sweltering studio at the Washington Ballet school in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 27, 2012. Young dancers from all over the world converge on the school to learn at its summer intensive program and for a chance to join the Washington Ballet company.
Slow Motion
Libby Faber, 14, floats on her back while Abby Kulwicki, 15, grips Faber with her legs underwater in the McLean Garden Apartments pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Friday, July 27, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Courtney
Courtney Ott poses for a portrait in her shared room at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA on Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff. Ott has undergone operations on her legs for tumor removal.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Dr. Chanock
Dr. Steve Chanock consults Zoe Chen, 13, at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday on August 16, 2012. Before every meal, each camper undergoes brief medical questioning. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Rehearsal 1
Young ballet dancers practice for a showcase performance on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at The Washington School of Ballet's summer intensive.
Rehearsal 2
Young ballet dancers practice for a showcase performance on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at The Washington School of Ballet's summer intensive.
Abby 2
Abby Kulwicki, 15, pirouettes underwater in the McLean Garden Apartments pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Friday, July 27, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day. Their routines continued below the surface.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Infirmary 2
Pain killers are distributed in the infirmary at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, on Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Libby 2
Libby Faber, 14, floats underwater in the McLean Garden Apartments pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Friday, July 27, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Andrew
Andrew Christianson, 12, takes a pain killer in the infirmary at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Dancer's Feet
A resting ballet dancer's feet at the Washington School of Ballet summer intensive program on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
cancercamp
Alesia Allen, 10, center, dances in front of Counselor and amputee D.J. Conti during the talent show at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Motion Exercise 1
Ballet dancers practice 'free movement' at the Washington School of Ballet's summer intensive program on Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Motion Exercise 2
Ballet dancers practice 'free movement' at the Washington School of Ballet's summer intensive program on Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Camp Fire Multiple Exposure
Campers gather around a fire at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA on Thursday August 16, 2012.
Stretch
Dancers stretch at The Washington School of Ballet's summer intensive on Thursday, July 26, 2012.
Albert
Albert Gordon performs at the Washington School of Ballet summer intensive program on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
Stretch 2
A dancer stretches before a performance at the Washington School of Ballet summer intensive program on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
Made Up
Dancers prepare for a performance at the Washington School of Ballet summer intensive on Thursday, July 26, 2012.
Face in the Crowd
A girl watches the talent show at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Nerves
Young ballet dancers practice for a showcase performance on Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Washington School of Ballet summer intensive.
Marshall
Marshall Whiteley performs an airborne split at The Washington School of Ballet summer intensive on Friday, July 27, 2012.
Canoe Games
Taylor Miles, right, tosses a sponge with his oar at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday, August 16, 2012. Miles and canoe partner Brian Mungia-Godinez, 11, compete in a game where points are scored by landing sponges into opponents' boats. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Strike a Pose
Young ballet dancers perform at The Washington School of Ballet's summer intensive on Friday, July 27, 2012.
Striking a Different Pose
Boys pose with counselors at Camp Fantastic in Front Royal, VA, Thursday, August 16, 2012. For three decades Camp Fantastic has provided a week-long summer camp experience for kids affected by cancer with an around-the-clock medical staff.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Judge
A judge at the Washington School of Ballet summer intensive program examines dancers during placement auditions on Monday, June 25, 2012.
Results
Young ballet dancers line up to see who from The Washington Ballet will mentor them during the program on Monday, June 25, 2012.
Results 2
Young ballet dancers line up to see who will mentor them during the program on Monday, June 25, 2012.
Libby and Michelle
Libby Faber, 14, floats underwater in the McLean Garden Apartments' pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Friday, July 27, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Cheek-to-Cheek
Libby Faber, 14, left floats cheek-to-cheek with Abby Kulwicki, 15, underwater in the McLean Garden Apartments' pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Friday, July 27, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day. Their routines continued below the surface.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Libby 3
Libby Faber, 14, floats underwater in the McLean Garden Apartments' pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Friday, July 27, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Natalia
Natalia Perkovic,19, dances below the surface in the McLean Garden Apartments' pool on the 3500 block of Washington, DC, Thursday, July 26, 2012. As a part of a summer-long ritual, students attending the Washington Ballet Summer 2012 Intensive program cooled off at the pool, located across the street from the ballet, after dancing in stuffy studios all day. Improvised ballet routines didn't stop at the surface.
(Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)
Ballerinas
L-R Michelle Milan, Natalia Perkovic and Libby Farber cool down in a nearby pool after training all day at The Washington School of Ballet summer intensive program on Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Smoke Break
A young dancer sneaks outside for a cigarette on Thursday, July 26, 2012.
