Bodies in motion: Royal Ballet dancers captured in new light – in pictures

The images, such as this one of dancer Edward Watson, were created by photographer Rick Guest and stylist Olivia Pomp Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

A close-up of the same dancer, Edward Watson, lingers on the unique physicality of his body Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Dancer Laura Morera caught in multiple exposure Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

The photographs, such as this one of Johannes Stepanek, aim to illustrate key disciplines of ballet technique: balance and poise Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Nehemiah Kish in mid-air. Rick Guest and Olivia Pomp wanted to capture the dancers away from their daily routine at London's Royal Opera House Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Rick Guest has form when it comes to photographing weightlessness – such as this image of dancer Zenaida Yanowsky. He photographed the athletes at the 2012 London Olympics Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Lauren Cuthbertson in a swooping regalia. Stylist Olivia Pomp dressed the dancers in unconventional garments and accessories made by young British designers Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Lauren Cuthbertson models another eye-catching garment Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Dancer Leanne Cope throws a shape with her shawl Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH

Dancer Yuhui Choe shows how fashion and dance contribute to the overall aesthetic of the exhibition, which runs between 25 and 27 January at the Hospital Club, London WC2 Photograph: Rick Guest/ROH