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Arthur Murray 2014 Fall Showcase | Dance Photographer

This was the last of the local DC Area Arthur Murray events that we cover throughout the year. With two rooms going at the same time in the morning and afternoon, there is a lot for me and my photographers to cover! We had a great time seeing and hearing all the routines that they have been working on this year. The supportive crowds were very loud in cheering for their favorites!

Columbia Arthur Murray professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Columbia Arthur Murray professional show at the 2014 Fall Showcase – ©TimeLine Media

Tysons, Virginia

Because I had a lot of good help behind the cameras, I was able to enjoy more of the dancing. To be sure, I had lots of time looking through the viewfinder. Having done a few of these Showcases in the past, I know how much work goes into preparing these. It takes a lot of lessons to gain the muscle memory to do all of the sequence of steps. After getting that under your belt, you need to spend time coordinating it to the right song. The last weeks are spent really refining the details. Firstly, determine how you will walk on and off the floor. Secondly, how you will face the audience, and, hopefully, how you can get the camera to get your best angles!

We came away with hundreds of awesome images from the day! You can remember the months of work on these routines. I am so glad that you found your favorites in the collection.

Arthur Murray Fall Showcase Photos at TimeLine Media

Arthur Murray Fall Showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray 2014 Fall Showcase – ©TimeLine Media

There was an early-bird sale on the photos ordered from this event, and it will expire tonight – Monday December 8, 2014. Any purchases are automatically discounted 15% on orders placed by midnight. The photos will still be available to view on the website, but the prices will be going to their normal rates starting tomorrow. We still have a few more shoots on the schedule for this year, but I hope to post some retrospectives on another great year or photos. Please stay tuned!

Rock and Roll costume parade - ©TimeLine Media
Rock and Roll costume parade – ©TimeLine Media

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Professional Samba Showcase – Dance Photography

Arthur Murray professional Samba showcase - ©TimeLine Media

Today’s blog is featuring the professional dance show by Arthur Murray Columbia, Maryland. These two were part of the winning poster from the recent TimeLine Media Facebook photo contest. With this studio having 3 couples dancing shows, I could not put too many images of each on the poster. In looking back at old blog posts, I found that there were a few performances that I have not yet put on their own blog post.

Tysons, Virginia

Arthur Murray professional showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase – ©TimeLine Media

This Samba was a great display of the skills of these dancers! They had a dramatic start with the lady coming out ahead of her partner and dancing solo. When this happens, I try to still get both dancers in the frame with the partner that is not on the floor somewhere in the background. It worked out nicely in this case especially with her partner blending in to the audience members just off the floor.

Arthur Murray professional showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase – ©TimeLine Media

When both of them got on the floor, this Samba really got rolling. After photographing so many dances and dancers, I can anticipate a lot of their upcoming moves. Being ready with the camera when they are facing the camera is the goal of getting great dance photos. Especially with professional dancers, it can be difficult to catch these moments, but the payoff comes with some awesome images!

Arthur Murray professional showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase – ©TimeLine Media

When the dancers stop in an ending line, shooting photos is so much easier! This first photo was done as they were going into the line –

Arthur Murray professional showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional showcase – ©TimeLine Media

The last was when I had a chance to really frame up the photo perfectly. No cropping was necessary for this one. One of my lights did not flash for this, and there is more of a shadow side on the right of the frame, but I like how it gives more dimension to the faces. Sometimes, you just get lucky!

Arthur Murray professional Samba showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray professional Samba showcase – ©TimeLine Media

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Triple Swing – Professional Showcase

Arthur Murray - Alxandria, VA - ©TimeLine Media

Who is ready for a triple swing? In reviewing old blog posts, I found that there are still some professional shows that I have not posted about from the Arthur Murray Fall Showcase. There was a large number of shows from this event! To be sure I do not want to leave any of the dancers out! They are too nice to ask when their featured photos will show up. With this in mind I have gone back to make note of which ones I have not blogged yet.

Arthur Murray Swing

Arthur Murray - Alxandria, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray – Alxandria, VA – ©TimeLine Media

Today’s show was a triple swing performed by the Arthur Murray franchised dance studio in Alexandria, VA. They danced to a popular song at the studios – “Lollipop.” I recall dancing a showcase routine to this a few years ago – it has a quick tempo requiring you to keep steps compact. It is also a challenge to dance at that tempo for the entire length of the song which these two did very well! They even though in a lift in the middle just to up the ante even more. The fun lollipop prop and dress really brought out the whimsical feel of the dance that the audience responded to nicely.

Tysons, Virginia

Professional Dance Showcase - Arthur Murray, Alexandria, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Professional Dance Showcase – Arthur Murray, Alexandria, VA – ©TimeLine Media

After post this, there are only two other shows from this event that I have not posted on the blog. I am thinking about having a Facebook poll about the photos from each show. We only have a limited space to hang posters from the previous event’s professional shows, so we need to narrow down the candidates soon. Stay tuned here to find out more on how we decide to print these. Thanks!

Professional Dance Showcase - Arthur Murray, Alexandria, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Professional Dance Showcase – Arthur Murray, Alexandria, VA – ©TimeLine Media

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