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Ballerinas dance in the middle of a street during a red traffic light in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. In this sprawling megalopolis notorious for its clogged streets, a theater company sent out tutu-clad dancers out to delight motorists at snarled intersections with snippets from ballet classics like “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake” all in the 58 seconds it takes for the light to go from red to green. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

Ballerinas dance in the middle of a street during a red traffic light in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. In this sprawling megalopolis notorious for its clogged streets, a theater company sent out tutu-clad dancers out to delight motorists at snarled intersections with snippets from ballet classics like “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake” all in the 58 seconds it takes for the light to go from red to green. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



A dancer rests her hands on her hips before the start of a street ballet performance, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. The 58-second Show – the duration of a Mexico City traffic light – is part of a theater company's attempt to brighten the days of motorists at snarled intersections in this sprawling megalopolis notorious for its clogged roadways. Fighting the noise of car horns and rattling engines in the northwest Mexico City neighborhood, the group danced to the tune of seven different songs, each complemented with its own routine and bright costume. The idea of the performances was inspired by photographer Omar Rodriguez, who captured portraits of the dancers in the streets. Now, the performances are part of an initiative called “the theatricality of public space”. The theater company is called Ardentia. Since the performances began two weeks ago, the dancers have drawn the attention of a stable of photographers, videographers, and even a drone operator, all looking to capture a story that continues to grow. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

A dancer rests her hands on her hips before the start of a street ballet performance, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. The 58-second Show – the duration of a Mexico City traffic light – is part of a theater company's attempt to brighten the days of motorists at snarled intersections in this sprawling megalopolis notorious for its clogged roadways. Fighting the noise of car horns and rattling engines in the northwest Mexico City neighborhood, the group danced to the tune of seven different songs, each complemented with its own routine and bright costume. The idea of the performances was inspired by photographer Omar Rodriguez, who captured portraits of the dancers in the streets. Now, the performances are part of an initiative called “the theatricality of public space”. The theater company is called Ardentia. Since the performances began two weeks ago, the dancers have drawn the attention of a stable of photographers, videographers, and even a drone operator, all looking to capture a story that continues to grow. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



Ballerinas dance during a red traffic light, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

Ballerinas dance during a red traffic light, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



A ballet dancer brushes on blush as she prepares for a street ballet performance in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

A ballet dancer brushes on blush as she prepares for a street ballet performance in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



Ballet dancers perform during a red traffic light in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

Ballet dancers perform during a red traffic light in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



Ballet dancers wait on a  street corner as they wait to perform, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

Ballet dancers wait on a street corner as they wait to perform, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



A ballerina dances at a traffic light stop, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

A ballerina dances at a traffic light stop, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)



A ballerina stretches her muscles as she readies for a street ballet performance in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)

A ballerina stretches her muscles as she readies for a street ballet performance in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)
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