Black Tutu Squad group portrait of 33 dancers on steps in Kalamazoo

I want to work with the dancer that YOU are…
embracing YOUR strengths.

Black Tutu Squad Season 9 is here! 

I am so excited about this season of the Black Tutu Squad…it is no secret that I LOVE to combine my passion for photography and dance.  It feeds my soul to shoot dance sessions. I loved every minute of my time with the Black Tutu Squad this year and am so thrilled to be starting Black Tutu Squad: Season 9. Black Tutu Squad began as just an idea in 2017 and I convinced 4 dancers to take a chance on this crazy idea.

Season 8 Recap

We had so much fun this season with Black Tutu Squad. There were 35 dancers, representing 10 area dance studios or companies, including Excel Dance Centre, The Space Dance Company, Patti Herm School of Dance, West Michigan Dance Center, BSD Dance Studio, Ballet Kalamazoo, Ballet Arts Ensemble, Mosaic Dance Center and Dance Zone. We did individual Black Tutu shoots downtown Kalamazoo or in nature, a pink shoot and a large group shoot! We also had two optional pop-ups – a pink chair pop-up, and an amazing Halloween pop-up! Check out the variety of images from the season below!

Pointe dancer in parking garage
Season 8 dance portraits Black Tutu Squad in nature, downtown, and pink backdrop

Why me?

I won’t lie…every photographer loves to do sessions with dancers…your ability to move and create beautiful shapes is a photographer’s dream.  But just because everyone loves to doesn’t mean they are the most qualified.  Why should I be YOUR dance photographer?  Not only have I been a professional photographer for 17 years, specializing in high school seniors, I was a dance teacher in the Kalamazoo area for over 10 years.  Most photographers do not know turned in from turned out or what a sickled foot is.  I do.  My passion is making you look your best as a dancer. Dancers will come to me a different levels of experience and I want to work with the dancer that YOU are…embracing YOUR strengths.

I grew up dancing competitively and was a founding member, as well as choreographer for the Frelon Dance Company at Kalamazoo College.  My time with Frelon is part of what inspires me to create this squad.  Frelon is a student-led dance company, and dancers of all levels and backgrounds participate.  The thing that brought us together as a family was our love for dance.

Black Tutu Squad

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A photography experience for 6-12 grade dancers

  • Opportunity to do 3 dance photo shoots throughout the year
  • Get to know other dancers in the local dance community
  • Also includes:
  • Use of black tutu for your first shoot
  • Exclusive Black Tutu Squad t-shirt
  • Digital images from each session
  • A beautiful end-of-year magazine featuring favorite images from your sessions
  • BONUS: optional pop-up sessions
$625+ tax

Yes, you really get ALL of that for just $625! 

3 amazing session opportunities with digital images to print and share online.  Plus a chance to do impromptu sessions.  Also a year of fun, new friendships and growth in confidence! Payment plan options are available if that works better for your family!
Check out my Frequently Asked Questions about Black Tutu Squad.

Black Tutu Squad Season 9

Registration is closed!

See you next season!

Registration deadline is March 31, 2026!