About the Author

Marianela Nuñez was born in Buenos Aires. She trained at the Teatro Colón Ballet School and London’s Royal Ballet School before joining the Royal Ballet in 1998. She was promoted to Principal in 2002 and has enjoyed a distinguished career. Her numerous accolades include four Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Best Female Dancer and an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance.

Maria-Helena Buckley is an award-winning photographer based in Paris. Born in Palma de Mallorca, she danced as a Soloist with Staatsballett Berlin for 20 years before training as a photographer. She specializes in theater and dance photography.