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The Silence After Applause is a landmark collaboration between Birmingham Royal Ballet, Canon and photographer Clive Booth, uniting art, science and storytelling. Premiering at Expo 2025 Osaka, this powerful exhibition delves into the physical and emotional realities of ballet through intimate portraits, inspired by BRB's pioneering research into Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance (RED-D). Blending Canon's imaging innovation with Clive's artistic vision and BRB's commitment to dancer wellbeing, this exhibition offers a unique lens into the beauty, sacrifice and resilience behind each performance, and the lives of those who dedicate themselves to this demanding art form.