In his debut artistic project titled 'Edward, Francesca, Téo, Viola', Teddy Iborra, a photographer from Catalonia, shifts the viewer’s perspective on ballet by showcasing the raw movements of four dancers from The Royal Ballet in London. Iborra presents a non-traditional interpretation of ballet, where conventional elements such as tutus and dramatic staging are stripped away. Instead, he focuses on the physicality and tension of the dancers' bodies, effectively emphasizing the anatomical aspects of their movements in a bid to analyze rather than aestheticize dance.

The project emerged from four studio sessions, capturing the essence of each dancer through abstract directives that Iborra communicated using singular words like ‘liquid’ and ‘dry’. These minimalist cues reflect his intent to relocate the ballet experience from the grandeur of the stage to a neutral space where the emphasis lies solely on the dancers' movements. The culmination of this endeavor is the self-published photo collection, slated for release in 2025, which reveals a contemporary, introspective take on an art form often characterized by its opulence.

Iborra's innovative approach not only revitalizes the portrayal of ballet but also invites audiences to engage with the physicality of dance in a new light. By removing the elaborate trappings of traditional ballet, he encourages a more profound exploration of movement and anatomy, fostering a dialogue about the evolution and perception of dance in contemporary culture.