I like the back-lighting here and the reflection int he foreground. However, the burnt out highlights of the skirt really take my focus away from the subject. 7
the angle makes the model stunted and muscular contrary to the long lines and lean figure of a ballerina. i can see how you tried to form leading lines to the shoes using her arms and trying to emphasize the "hard work" by her doing a difficult stretching exercise. b&w works well with this shot. this must have been the longest comment i've given for a photo.