Melvin Lawovi

Loved being part of such a great experience w/ @instylemagazine Click on this link to read the full article: /lifestyle/american-ballet-theatre-fashion-spread 💕 @yoonjungseo_01 👔 Wearing: -1st pic @gucci suit and shirt w/ @dolcegabbana shoes -2nd pic @emiliopucci ensemble @toryburch shoes and @versace bracelet ✨ Credits: Photographer: @abdmstudio Stylist: @juliavonboehm Choreographer: @jamesbwhiteside Hair Stylist: @shinarima Makeup Artist: @frankieboyd Creative Director: @rinajstone Photo & Bookings Director: @lizzzop

We spoke to @melvinlawovi , an American Ballet Theatre Main Company Dancer and member of our community, about his stories, experiences, and involvement in Lifted, a recent historic production at @abtofficial . The ballet featured an entirely Black cast and key creative team with the intention of highlighting, amplifying, and celebrating Black voices. “Working on Lifted with Christopher Rudd was really an eye-opening experience for me,” Lawovi explained. “It was the very first time I was not taking on a role that was already created but instead shaping a character, which made the process even more interesting. Sharing the stage with my peers Erica Lall, Courtney Lavine, Jose Sebastian, and Calvin Royal III really [created] a sense of community, support on and off stage, and a very special bond.”

And Just Like That @abtofficial Gala just happened ! 11 more shows of”Like Water for Chocolate” by @wheeldony ! ♥️ Completely in love with this @bachmai look 💗! Always a slay with baby @erica_lall !!!

[MET Week 2] Until we meet again… ♥️! #woolfworks 1-5 : Evans & Septimus “ I Now I then” 📸: @e_zordan 6: post ACT II run w/ incredible @antoine_v 7: @makeupbydianam working her magic *bye brows* 8: sista @andrewrobare 9 - 10: Fam pics ♥️

[MET Week 1]- Onegin ! ✨truly one of my favorite ballets ! Love the drama being told on stage and swipe right for some funny faces 😜. 📸: @e_zordan

@abtofficial MET season is just around the corner ✨ Can’t wait to revisit @studiowaynemcgregor “Woolf Works” during week 2! Casting: 06/26 [2:00pm] Act 1 “I Now I Then” & Act 2 06/27 [7:30pm] Act 2 “Becomings” 06/29 [2:00pm] Act 2 “Becomings” 06/29 [7:30pm] Act 1 “I Now I Then” Save the dates 😜✨ 📸: 1- @kanon.img 3&5- @e_zordan

Feeling so grateful to have discovered the amazing K-Beauty brand @lulugine.official 🇰🇷🌟 (shoutout to @psm_59 for letting me use her products and discover this brand! 😜) •As someone with acne-prone skin, finding effective skincare products that works and doesn’t break me out on the long run can be a long process and truly a challenge. Specially during performances when wearing and taking off stage makeup multiple times a day !! 🧖🏽 @lulugine.official has truly been a game-changer for me! Their products have helped me achieve a healthier looking skin! I’m so thrilled to have them send me their entire collection! Can’t wait to try more of the products ! ✨ Thank you @lulugine.official 💕 #skincare #kbeauty #lulugine” 🔗:

Happy international dance day ! 🩰 #internationaldanceday Immensely grateful for every single moments i spend on stage doing what i love and getting to share it with an audience! This year is about celebrating and sharing more joy of dancing so here is a throwback to @yagp gala in Tampa few years ago fresh out the [pandemic 😷] dancing Don Quixote ! ✨ 💃🏽 🌹 #ballet #maleballetdancer #donquixote #donq #yagp

[Backstage Shots] 📸: @kanon.img

An incredible experience 💫. “Woolf Works” Thank you to the entire @studiowaynemcgregor team for such an unforgettable time. Amanda , Michaela and @antoine_v Thank you ! I learned so much about myself and my approach of movement over the last few months working on this piece and i could not be more grateful for such an enriching experience. Can’t wait to revisit this world during our summer season. Now enjoy the backstage shenanigans ✨. Always a blast with my @abtofficial people sharing the @segerstromarts stage , you all rocked ! ⭐️ Special Shout out to my partners in crime on stage : @breannegranlund & @carlosgonzalezolivo thank you for such a fun time sharing the stage 💕 📸: 1-7 @e_zordan 3: makeup by @makeupandmorebydonna 5: @tomokodunbar

It has truly been such an amazing time diving deep into Virginia Woolf’s world and Wayne Mcgregor approach of movement . 💫 Cannot wait to share @studiowaynemcgregor “Woolf Works” with the @segerstromarts audience ! 👏🏽 April 12th : Act II “Becomings” April 13th mat : Act I Evans “I Now , I Then” / Act II “Becomings” Duet section w/ the stellar @breannegranlund 💕 📸: @kyracoco 👕: @keithlinkdancewear @keithlink.usa

Absolutely loved working with you @billnakia ! Thanks for such a fun experience full of love and passion ! ✨ Twirling around with this amazing group of dancers @mandapanda717 @delaneywashington @yaaaaasbrandon @martellruffin ! “No Banana Skirt” - March 2024 🍌💕😝