Posts Tagged ‘dancing’

Arthur Murray – Columbia

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I was looking through the photos from another Arthur Murray Showcase to post on the blog today. This one was  a show that you really need to be on your game! These dancers were from the Columbia, Maryland studio. They performed a Cha Cha show to a remix of “2 Legit 2 Quit”. Nothing really fancy in shooting this. Just keep the focus on the dancers, and quickly fire the shutter if you can see one or both of their faces.

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©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Columbia staff showcase

This was not an easy task as these two have some of the quickest moves! Overall, I had to work to capture these two in camera. Their quickness, and sharp moves were really exciting for the crowd to watch,. I was able to get a few of them on the sensor. To see the photos from this show and all the others from the Showcase, you can go to the proofing website:

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©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Columbia staff showcase
©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Columbia staff showcase
Arthur Murray professional Swing showcase ©TimeLine Media

Having a combination of colors is important to dancers when coordinating their shows. At this time, these two really tied in a theme to the music – Michael Jackson’s ‘Black or White’. They captured the energy, and sharp dancing that you have in your mind’s eye when you hear a Michael Jackson track!

©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Columbia staff showcase
©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Columbia staff showcase

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Arthur Murray – Gaithersburg Professional Show

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Tysons, Virginia

Working on more photo projects morning. I have some ideas on what shoots to do this summer. The weather is definitely much warmer, and the subjects and settings are changing for what to photograph!

Here are some photos from one of the professional shows at the recent Arthur Murray Summer Showcase. This Tango had some really nice moments. It was a challenge to shoot by myself. In smooth dances, a long telephoto lens can really isolate dancers, and capture the feel the dancers are conveying to the audience. The viewer can really be brought in much closer than they can from the seats which really gives an appreciation to the work that goes into these shows. The dancers are trying to convey the feel of the dance while still getting all their choreographed steps exactly as they practiced.

Gaithersburg Studio Show

©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Gaithersburg professional Tango
©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Gaithersburg professional Tango

Professionals, and advance amateurs also take up much more of the floor in their dancing. As a photographer, I need to be prepared for this. I have my second camera body ready to shoot with a wider lens for when the dancers come very close to my position at the edge of the floor. When I see that when the dancers are to the left of me, I use the line of dance to predict where they will be next.

©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Gaithersburg professional Tango
©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Gaithersburg professional Tango

I switch to my wide angle camera to ensure I get both dancers easily in the frame quickly. This can give another view with both the audience and the dancers in the frame giving more of the context to the photo. Everyone that attends these events are giving their attention to the dancers on the floor. It is the capstone of the entire day, and they are taking in the demonstration by their teachers, appreciating their talents. I just hope to get a few good moments before they are on to the next show.

©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Gaithersburg professional Tango
©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Gaithersburg professional Tango

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Arthur Murray – Alexandria Professional Show

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Tysons, Virginia

Thank you to everyone for the great response over the weekend! Overall the website was busy! Of course everyone checking out the photos from the Arthur Murray Summer Showcase were the primary users. Of course I am grateful that many of you found some favorites that you ordered. At this time if you purchase prints they will arrive to you this week. If you have any friends or family that would also like to view the photos, please send them the link below to the images:

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Professional Show

Here are some images from the professional Samba show danced by the Alexandria Studio. As can be seen, Yulia and Jake are well-practiced in pro shows. Being that this is a dance I am not as familiar, I have to really pay attention to the movement. Anticipating where they are going is helpful when trying to follow dancers on the floor. Similarly to sports photography, this is my first technique when photographing dancers. If you take your eye out of the camera, you will likely miss any action you see!

©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Alexandria Professional Show
©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Alexandria Pro Show
Julia and Jake from the Arthur Murray Alexandria, VA studio ©TimeLine Media
Yulia and Jake from the Arthur Murray Alexandria, VA studio ©TimeLine Media
©TimeLine Media - Arthur Murray Alexandria Professional Show
©TimeLine Media – Arthur Murray Alexandria Professional Show

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