Exploring dance theme

I found a book with photographs from ballet performances. This was before my trip to London where one of my friends really likes ballet so I thought I would do a painting for her. I have chosen a picture to work from and here is the initial result:


Dancers 20' x 24'


It turned out ok but I just wasn't happy with it. I made it too literal. It didn't communicate the energy of it. So I have started a different canvas taking a new approach. I have a posting of this work earlier this month but it changed since then and here is the pre-final version.