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2019 Summer Showcase photos Released

2019 Summer Showcase Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media

Tysons, Virginia

Last weekend’s 2019 Summer Showcase photos are ready to view! We came back to the Hilton McLean for another DC Area Arthur Murray event. As can be seen in the photos, we had a ‘Hollywood’ theme for the day. The 10,000+ photos are sorted by studio and posted here:

2019 Arthur Murray Summer Showcase photos at TimeLine Media

Chevy Chase, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Chevy Chase, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media

Student Showcase

In contrast to the last Showcase, I photographed in both rooms. By comparison, the smooth room was setup very differently. On this occasion, they setup a black backdrop with large HOLLYWOOD letters. Up against this background, I worried about black and white costumes. In reality, it was not too bad when reviewing the photos. With this in mind, please send me some feedback on how these look. It is a departure from their regular setup!

Silver Spring, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media

This time, I had a turn in the rhythm room. As has been noted, this is a more intimate space. Being that the floor is smaller, and the audience is right next to the floor, you are really front and center! I love the energy that floods the room. It really comes off in the images!

2019 Summer Showcase Tysons, Virginia Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Tysons, Virginia Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Ashburn, Virginia Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Ashburn, Virginia Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio ©TimeLine Media
2019 Summer Showcase Hollywood professional show DC Area Arthur Murray studios ©TimeLine Media
Hollywood professional show DC Area Arthur Murray studios ©TimeLine Media

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Arthur Murray CC Portraits

Arthur Murray CC Portraits

Chevy Chase, Maryland

Dancers are my favorite subjects, so I was excited to make some Arthur Murray CC Portraits at their studio. At this time, Jen at the Chevy Chase studio wanted to give some opportunity for staff and students to get some nice portraits in their gowns. Seeing that this would be a great time to update the photos for their website, I brought my lighting and background and set up in one of their practice rooms. Although it was smaller than a full ballroom space, it was perfect to get couples in dance poses.

Arthur Murray CC Portraits

At first, some of the students that came in for lessons that Saturday got some photos with their teachers. Having a shoot in a dance studio was indeed helpful since they have mirrors everywhere! They can line up and practice just prior to facing the camera, making the hit rate much better.

Arthur Murray CC Portraits

When the staff came to get some photos, it was a nice collaboration with their studio, and the dress designer. Artistry in Motion by Julia Gorchakova supplies many of the dresses worn at the Freestyles and Showcases. Having the lighting setup, and the dancers willing to pose at just the right line was awesome. So many photos that I get at the events could be perfect if I had just a bit of control and this session had everything locked down. Thanks to Jen, Miguel, and Emily for working on these with me – I hope they work out well for you too!

Arthur Murray CC Portraits at their dance studio ©TimeLine Media

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2018 Fall Showcase photos Expiring

2018 Fall Showcase DC Area Arthur Murray professional dancers ©TimeLine Media
DC Area Arthur Murray professional dancers ©TimeLine Media

Tysons, Virginia

The 2018 Fall Showcase photos are expiring! We need room on the TimeLine Media servers for 2019 events. Of course, I need to thank everyone that purchased photos. Without a doubt, we could not continue our coverage without you! Until May 6, the photos will be available here:

2018 Arthur Murray Fall Showcase photos at TimeLine Media

Alexandria, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media

Professional Showcases

To conclude this event, the staff at the studios put on a great holiday show! Certainly the holiday season is easy to tap for themed dances. Not only are the colors for the costumes recognizable, but the music can also tie-in. At the same time, the Ashburn formation wore flannel to channel a cold winter day.

Tysons, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Tysons, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Tysons, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
2018 Fall Showcase Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Chevy Chase, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
2018 Fall Showcase Chevy Chase, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Chevy Chase, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Ashburn, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Ashburn, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Ashburn, Virginia Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media

Lastly, I wanted to highlight the Columbia, Maryland studio group formation. The danced a Waltz to an a cappella holiday track. For me, this was a strong performance. The choreography matched well with the music, and the dancing was coordinate so well among them. Being that they do not have a lot of time to rehearse in the space, it was well spaced on the floor. Even though they were in group, they also had some speed through their movement. Their changes in direction made it look like a holiday decoration!

2018 Fall Showcase Columbia, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
2018 Fall Showcase Columbia, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Columbia, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Silver Spring, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
2018 Fall Showcase Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media
Gaithersburg, Maryland Arthur Murray studio professional show ©TimeLine Media

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