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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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2015 DC Dance Challenge photos Expiring

October Dance in DC

This coming Monday, the 2015 DC Dance Challenge photos will be removed from the TimeLine Media proofing site. Following the posting of these, we received a lot of traffic on the site. Thank you to everyone that made purchases of digital download and prints from Jennifer Bonini’s event! To see all the photos, please share the link below:

DC Dance Challenge photos at TimeLine Media

Professional Dance Shows

Manuel Trillo and Anna Belyavtseva Dance Showcase ©TimeLine Media
Manuel Trillo and Anna Belyavtseva Dance Showcase ©TimeLine Media
Rosalia Gasso and Alejandro Barrientos ©TimeLine Media
Rosalia Gasso and Alejandro Barrientos ©TimeLine Media
Argentine Tango by Rosalia Gasso and Alejandro Barrientos ©TimeLine Media
Argentine Tango by Rosalia Gasso and Alejandro Barrientos ©TimeLine Media
Manuel Trillo and Anna Belyavtseva Dance Showcase ©TimeLine Media
Manuel Trillo and Anna Belyavtseva Dance Showcase ©TimeLine Media

When it was fresh, I posted about this competition when the photos were released. Held at the impressive Ronald Reagan Building right near the power centers of Washington, DC, makes this an appropriately named competition. At the end of the 2015 DC Dance Challenge, we were treated to performances by two dynamic professional couples.

Professional Dance showcase ©TimeLine Media
Professional Dance showcase ©TimeLine Media

In addition to judging competition heats during the day, Manuel Trillo and Anna Belyavtseva put on an American-style dance collection of routines. Their sharp lines, and quick movements gave the dancers in the crowd something to aim for as they continue their dance studies.

Professional Argentine Tango show ©TimeLine Media
Professional Argentine Tango show ©TimeLine Media

Additionally Rosalia Gasso and Alejandro Barrientos performed Argentine Tango. As can be seen in their photos, their shows were a showcase of strength and speed. During their shows, Alejandro would do lifts so effortlessly. Whereas small kicks are a staple of Tango, I encourage you to find videos of these two performing. The speed at which they perform these have to be seen live!

Finally, thank you to Jennifer Bonini and the volunteers from Forever Dancing! Even though they had a lot of familiar faces at their competition, they treated everyone like a first time guest. We hope to see you next year!

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2015 That’s Dancing Winter Showcase released

Columbia, MD

Holiday Dance Showcase That's Dancing ©TimeLine Media
Holiday Dance Showcase That’s Dancing ©TimeLine Media

Last Saturday, we photographed the 2015 That’s Dancing Winter Showcase in Columbia, Maryland. Marielle and Carlos hosted their dancers and their friends for the entire evening with dinner and dancing. In order to see the photos from the event, you can click this link below:

2015 That’s Dancing Winter Showcase photos at TimeLine Media

Jessup, Maryland Dance studio showcase ©TimeLine Media
Jessup, Maryland Dance studio showcase ©TimeLine Media

Student Routines

This time, they had a beautiful holiday-theme red curtain as a background. At first I was not sure if this would work for the photos. Given that is becomes much brighter in my strobe flashes, I thought it would be too similar to the dancers. However, I think it worked nicely!

2015 That's Dancing Winter Showcase routine ©TimeLine Media
2015 That’s Dancing Winter Showcase routine ©TimeLine Media

Overall, red is a color that pops from digital camera sensors. Although that is usually a good thing, I was worried it would overwhelm here. However, I think it worked very well! Being that it was the holidays, the red fit the event theme, and it was a complimentary background to many of the dresses. Thanks to Marielle and Carlos for inviting us this year!

Formation Dance Showcase performers ©TimeLine Media
Formation Dance Showcase performers ©TimeLine Media
American Smooth dance routine ©TimeLine Media
Dance Showcase performers ©TimeLine Media
Dance Showcase performers ©TimeLine Media
2015 That's Dancing Winter Showcase routine ©TimeLine Media
2015 That’s Dancing Winter Showcase routine ©TimeLine Media
Dinner at the Sheraton in Columbia, MD ©TimeLine Media
Dinner at the Sheraton in Columbia, MD ©TimeLine Media
Social Dancing in Columbia, MD ©TimeLine Media
Social Dancing in Columbia, MD ©TimeLine Media

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