Pointe and Shoot Exhibit at the Kravis Center

Peer behind the curtain and into the lives of renowned dance artists and institutions in “Carasmatic: Through the Lens of a Dancer,” currently on view on the second floor of the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Acclaimed photographer and dancer Steven Caras’ photographic archive chronicles more than 40 years’ worth of seldom-seen moments, thanks to his mentor George Balanchine’s encouragement to capture all aspects of the New York City Ballet’s inner workings and activities.

The result is one of the world’s most comprehensive dance photography catalogues, ranging from stills of magnificent performances to intimate moments with dance legends—including a shot of Balanchine’s final curtain call with the New York City Ballet. Familiar faces captured by Caras and his trusty Olympus film camera include Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jerome Robbins, Mia Michaels, Demetrius Klein, Rudolf Nureyev, Valentina Kozlova, and Damian Woetzel. The exhibition is free and open to the public to tour on Mondays, from 3 to 6 p.m., as well as by appointment.