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2015 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase Expiring

DC Area Studios

Photos from the 2015 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase are expiring at the TimeLine Media proofing site. Chiefly, we would like to thank the dancers for their support of our photography. Also, the staff of the studios that worked so hard on these routines that resulted in awesome photos!

2015 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase photos at TimeLine Media

2015 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase Silver Spring Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media

Professional Shows

After all the students finished their routines, and competed in All Arounds, it was time for the big show. During the last section of the event, we had eight routines from most of the participating studios. Although not a competition, the effort put on by these professionals was excellent! At this point, the dancers won over not only their own studio mates, but all the others as well. In reality, each had some aspects that everyone could take and apply to their dancing.

2015 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase Expiring Chevy Chase Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Chevy Chase Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Chevy Chase Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
Chevy Chase Arthur Murray professional show ©TimeLine Media
2015 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase Expiring Mario Mambo by Arthur Murray Columbia ©TimeLine Media
Mario Mambo by Arthur Murray Columbia ©TimeLine Media

Thank you for viewing this event and we’ll see you at the next one soon!

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2015 New Jersey State Open expiring

Trophies New Jersey State Open ©TimeLine Media
Trophies New Jersey State Open ©TimeLine Media

Atlantic City, NJ

The from the 2015 New Jersey State Open are expiring at the TimeLine Media proofing site! Firstly thank to the Roxanne, Susan, and Tom, the organizers who invited us to their event. As I have noted in previous posts, I appreciate all the support. Indeed they have partnered and referred us to grow our business over the years.

Competition dance floor Bally's Atlantic City ©TimeLine Media
Competition dance floor Bally’s Atlantic City ©TimeLine Media

The ballroom for this event was very long. Besides being a great distance for my remote controls to work, it was also a large floor. Consequently, I only had lights setup on one of the short sides of the ballroom.

Professional Latin dancers at the New Jersey State Open in Bally's Atlantic City, NJ ©TimeLine Media
Professional Latin dancers NJSO ©TimeLine Media
Dancing competition Bally's Atlantic City, NJ ©TimeLine Media
Dancing competition Bally’s Atlantic City, NJ ©TimeLine Media
2015 New Jersey State Open professional competition ©TimeLine Media
2015 New Jersey State Open professional competition ©TimeLine Media
Dance performance Atlantic City, NJ ©TimeLine Media
Dance performance Atlantic City, NJ ©TimeLine Media
Professional Dance competition New Jersey ©TimeLine Media
Professional Dance competition New Jersey ©TimeLine Media
Dancers in competition ©TimeLine Media
Dancers in competition ©TimeLine Media

Finally, we wish all the dancers and organizers continued luck with their dancing endeavors! Despite this being a passion, or hobby, so much work went into this weekend. Afterwards, I had some editing and posting of the photos to finish, but it was a success. Eventually the photos will be removed, so please view them soon!

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2015 Fall Freestyles Expiring

DC Area Arthur Murray Studios

The photos from last September’s 2015 Fall Freestyles expiring at the TimeLine Media proofing site. During this event, we had six professional shows on Saturday evening! Given that I make so many photos of pro-am dance couples, having professionals dancing together presents fun challenges.

2015 Arthur Murray Fall Freestyles at TimeLine Media

Arthur Murray professional showcase ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase ©TimeLine Media

Pushing Limits

In order to capture professional dance shows, you really push the limits of the camera. Auto focus systems are frequently updated with each new camera body. In that case, I use the highest end sports cameras to track these dancers and keep them sharp in photos.

Arthur Murray professional showcase ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase ©TimeLine Media

Despite the highest end gear, I still have more misses than usual for a dance performance. Can I blame this all on the camera? I wish! But no – I am also part of the equation. First of all, is the palpable buzz in the room when the shows are about to start. Everyone in the room is focusing their attention on the only couple out on the floor. This heightens my nerves, and puts me on edge as I want to come out with some great images from their performance.

Secondly, these are the most skilled dancers in the room wanting to display their talent and skill to the fullest. Although they may do some familiar figures, they will not look exactly the same as amateur dancers, and their movements will be full out in every instance! While these make the best photos, it does shift the timing for me somewhat, and I can be off from the peak moment.

Lastly, they can be performing figures that are not standard. Unlike the syllabus that is taught to everyone, they add some showy flourishes that are not normally seen in social dancing. These surprises keep me on my toes during shows and make this my favorite part of the weekend. I hope you enjoy all the photos!

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