Ballet Dancers Make Mexico City Their Stage in Stunning Photo Series Nicole Gallucci - Mashable
go to original November 18, 2016

At the start of his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump insisted that "when Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best."

Those words, along with many other comments about the people of Mexico and minorities around the world, have shocked many.

They've also inspired one man to set out and capture the beauty of Mexico and its people on camera.



New York-based photographer Omar Robles embarked on a 13-day excursion to Mexico City in October, inspired by Trump's words and aiming to shine a more positive light on the country. Working in partnership with FujiFilm he connected with powerful and talented local dancers across the city, a follow up to his beautiful portraits in Cuba earlier this year.



As he reflected in his blog post, Robles had the chance to witness Mexico City "celebrate the joy of living by honoring those who walked with them" during their Day of the Dead celebrations. Amidst the vibrant colors of the city and bold personalities of the residents, he was struck by how gracious and genuine the people he encountered were.



"The rhetoric that permeates our times is sadly about division and segregation," he wrote. "The warmth with which the people of Mexico received me and the dancers as we shot along the streets truly inspired me."

Read the rest and see more photos at Mashable

All Photos: Omar Robles

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