Popsugar Fitness Instagram Ballerinas in City Backdrops 23 Breathtaking Shots of Ballerinas Against City Backdrops June 9, 2018 by Nicole Yi First Published: May 9, 2016 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 29, 2016 at 5:10am PDT Ballet can easily be appreciated on stage or in a studio, but it's even more breathtaking when seen in unconventional settings. Photographer Omar Z. Robles beautifully blends dance and street photography, and the results are nothing short of magical. His Instagram account is a collection of stories told through dancers' bodies against urban backdrops. Rather than sneakers on pavement, you see ballet shoes, and instead of leotards and mirrors, you see everyday clothing in movement on the streets of New York and Cuba. Look ahead to see exactly what this stark contrast looks like — this will take your admiration to the next level. Related: These Young Ballerinas Dancing to Sam Smith and Beyoncé Will Make Your Day A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on May 7, 2016 at 8:04pm PDT 1 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on May 6, 2016 at 8:00pm PDT 2 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on May 5, 2016 at 8:00pm PDT 3 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on May 3, 2016 at 7:59pm PDT 4 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on May 1, 2016 at 8:01pm PDT 5 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 26, 2016 at 8:01pm PDT 6 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 23, 2016 at 8:02pm PDT 7 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 21, 2016 at 8:09pm PDT 8 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 17, 2016 at 7:59pm PDT 9 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 3, 2016 at 7:59pm PDT 10 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Mar 22, 2016 at 5:59pm PDT 11 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Feb 24, 2016 at 7:13pm PST 12 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Mar 20, 2016 at 8:14am PDT 13 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Feb 22, 2016 at 5:04am PST 14 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Feb 15, 2016 at 5:34pm PST 15 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Apr 29, 2016 at 5:10am PDT 16 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Feb 6, 2016 at 8:01pm PST 17 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Jan 13, 2016 at 7:04pm PST 18 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Dec 25, 2015 at 7:59pm PST 19 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Dec 13, 2015 at 7:59am PST 20 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Nov 26, 2015 at 8:00pm PST 21 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Nov 20, 2015 at 5:00am PST 22 / 23 A photo posted by Omar Z. Robles (@omarzrobles) on Oct 26, 2015 at 8:10pm PDT 23 / 23 InstagramWorkoutsFitness MotivationBallet