Posts Tagged ‘DC Dance Challenge’

John King & Maria Papakonstantinou

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It’s finally Friday! The photos from the DC Dance Challenge are still on sale until Monday, October 28, 2013. That is a 20% off sale on ALL products that are available on the website. This includes prints on paper, prints mounted on canvas or matboard, and digital downloads for sharing online, or storing for future prints. To view all the photos from the events, here is a direct link at the proofing wesbsite:

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Another treat in covering the 2013 DC Dance Challenge was the opportunity to make some photos  from the two shows performed by John King & Maria Papakonstantinou. After judging the competitors all day, John and Maria treated the evening audience to an amazing display. They are the current Unites States and World Pro-Am Rhythm Champions! With the Ohio Star Ball coming up, I think they would be a good bet to repeat this year.

©TimeLine Media - John King & Maria Papakonstantinou
©TimeLine Media – John King & Maria Papakonstantinou


This first show had a great music track – with changes in dynamics and tempo. This goes along with their quick changes in their dance styles in one routine. It covered the entire floor, and had everyone focused on them throughout the performance. Because this is the first time I have photographed them, I really wish I had the chance to watch this one again without having to follow them from behind the camera. If anyone has a link to a video of this performance, please let me know!

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©TimeLine Media – John King & Maria Papakonstantinou

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Rosalia Gasso and Alejandro Barrientos – Argentine Tango

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The photos from last Sunday’s 2013 DC Dance Challenge are now ready to view! Overall the images are organized by the gentlemen’s number. If you have any trouble finding your photos, please email (rassi @ timelinedc.com) or call me for assistance. There were lots of really nice images from the day, and I’ll post some of my favorites here on the blog. If you were on the email list, you did get early access to the photos! Add your email address to the list at the bottom of any blog page to get on the list for updates and news.

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©TimeLine Media – Rosalia Gasso & Alejandro Barrientos


At the end of the evening, we were treated to some amazing professional and pro-am performances. Two of them were by Rosalia Gasso & Alejandro Barrientos. This pair are Master Teachers and Choreographers from Buenos Aires. They performed the Argentine Tango, and the performance was amazing! They had a quickness in their swivels and ganchos that I had to just watch. It would be impossible to capture in still photographs without some planning and a different lighting setup.

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©TimeLine Media – Rosalia Gasso & Alejandro Barrientos
©TimeLine Media - Rosalia Gasso & Alejandro Barrientos
©TimeLine Media – Rosalia Gasso & Alejandro Barrientos


The quiet music, and slow build up of the Argentine Tango makes the entire room still and focused on the dancers. Rosalia and Alejandro captured the attention of the audience, bringing them into the performance which can be difficult to do with this dance. The couple dances with their heads very close to each other, without much eye contact or projection outward. But these two had the room with them from the beginning with some shouts and cheers towards the end when the beats moved faster, and the feet flicked quicker!

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DC Dance Challenge Uploading

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Another event is almost ready to view on the proofing website! The DC Dance Challenge last Sunday was held in the Atrium Ballroom at the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington, DC. It was a new venue for us to photograph, so we had to do a lot of adjusting before we found the sweet spot for the dance photos. We did get all the kinks worked out, and I think you will enjoy the photos! When they are ready to view, they will be at this site:

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©TimeLine Media - 2013 DC Dance Challenge
©TimeLine Media – 2013 DC Dance Challenge

This was a full day of dancing! We caught up with lots of friends and new dancers. I’m sure those that attended really had an enjoyable time. The dance floor was very nice, the music did not skip a beat, and the competition was friendly, and beautiful to watch.

©TimeLine Media - 2013 DC Dance Challenge judges
©TimeLine Media – 2013 DC Dance Challenge judges

With quality judges on hand, dancers were able to receive lots of attention from them throughout the day. I could see many speaking with them after their heats to get advice and tips for future competitions. In the evening, everyone got to hear comments directly from the judges during the Dancing with the DCDC Stars. It was helpful and fun to hear what judges look for when evaluating choreographed routines. We made lots of nice photos from the day, and I will definitely be posting more on the blog soon!

©TimeLine Media - 2013 DC Dance Challenge
©TimeLine Media – 2013 DC Dance Challenge

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