Posts Tagged ‘Spring Freestyles’

Arthur Murray – Tysons Corner – Foxtrot

Foxtrot professional show - ©TimeLine Media

Chantilly, Virginia

When a Foxtrot comes on over the speakers, I think of relaxed, smooth almost walking steps across the floor. This professional show, like many of the others that we shoot, was much more of a showy display than what we do during practice – as the shows should be! Luck would be with me for making images from this performance.

Professional Ballroom Dance - Foxtrot - ©TimeLine Media
Professional Ballroom Dance – Foxtrot – ©TimeLine Media

We have covered the DC Area Arthur Murray events for a few years now, so many do not even know that we are regular students at the Tysons Corner studio. In addition, these two are our regular instructors, so we do have an affinity for them, and would have been cheering along with the crowd if we were not working! That disclaimer aside, I think my favorite images from this event came from this show.

Foxtrot Dance Show

Arthur Murray Professional Show - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Professional Show – ©TimeLine Media

Of course the dancers are well-practiced, and they pulled the performance off nicely after some trouble with getting the correct music track to play. I also placed myself in what I thought would be the best spot to get the dancers by sitting across the long side of the floor with the studio banners in the back of the frame, and the flashes positioned in the back were in a spot to not flare too much from my position.

Professional Ballroom Dance - Foxtrot - ©TimeLine Media
Professional Ballroom Dance – Foxtrot – ©TimeLine Media

But really luck is what really allowed me to get this awesome photo of the two of them in mid-air!

Foxtrot professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Foxtrot professional show – ©TimeLine Media

Even when you are shooting quick action, you know when you may have captured something cool. You may not have time to look at the back of the camera, but you know by the timing, there is a good chance you have it. This frame was a complete surprise! You can still make out that they are dancing, but there is an abstract element that really makes it stand out to me. I may have to print this one out large to hang at home. This is definitely an early contender for my favorite 2014 ballroom dance photo!

Arthur Murray Professional Show - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Professional Show – ©TimeLine Media

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Bolero Professional Show – Arthur Murray Virginia

Arthur Murray Bolero professional show - ©TimeLine Media

Another posting today from the DC Area Arthur Murray Spring Freestyles. This time the photos feature the Bolero professional show by Allison and Phil from the Tysons Corner and Alexandria, Virginia studios. We have had lessons with both of these amazing dancers at our studio. We have admired their teaching as well as their dancing!

Professional Dance Show

Arthur Murray Bolero professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Bolero professional show – ©TimeLine Media

The Bolero is one of the most challenging dances. Although the movements do not have the showy speed of smooth dances, or the sharp quick movements of the rhythm dances, it has a different skill set for dancers to perform. In learning the basic steps, there is a fair amount of athletic qualities needed to do rise and fall, close body contact, around rotating your partner to a tempo slower than a Rumba.

Arthur Murray Tysons Corner professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Tysons Corner professional show – ©TimeLine Media

These two did the Bolero beautifully. The gentleman displayed the lady nicely – being very solid in many dips and a slide between his legs. As difficult as this dance is to do, it was very easy to photograph! The dancers made beautiful straight lines with their posture, legs, and feet throughout the performance. I just had to hope the flashes would fire, and it made a great image.

Arthur Murray Alexandria professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Alexandria professional show – ©TimeLine Media

To view more of the photos from this show, and all the photos from the Spring Freestyles weekend, visit the proofing site here:

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There is an early-bird special on all orders placed from this event, but it will expire tonight! After Monday April 21, 2014, you will still be able to view the photos, only the 20% off discount will be removed. Thanks to everyone that has already ordered their favorites over the 2 weeks that they have been available. We are grateful for your support of our photography that helps us to cover future events!

Arthur Murray Bolero professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Bolero professional show – ©TimeLine Media

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Spring Freestyles Sale Expiring!

Arthur Murray Silver Spring - ©TimeLine Media

The photos from the Arthur Murray 2014 Spring Freestyles are on sale until Monday, April 21, 2014. The early bird special is for 20% off all products including prints, albums, and digital files. We are so grateful to those that have come by the website to view and buy their photos. The web server has been busy shuttling files to you, and to the lab for printing. The photos will be available to view here until the end of July – it is only the sale that is expiring Monday:

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Arthur Murray Alexandria - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Alexandria – ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Silver Spring - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Silver Spring – ©TimeLine Media

So far on the blog, I have only posted about one of the professional shows so far. I will be getting to all of the others, but have been busy with many other photo projects. With the change in season, it is nice to be busy in much nicer weather outside! At the Arthur Murray studios, I know that getting all the routines ready for the Summer Showcase is in full swing. We cannot wait to see what you and your instructors put together, and hope to get your best moves in photos.

Arthur Murray Narberth Paoli - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Narberth Paoli – ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Tysons Corner - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Tysons Corner – ©TimeLine Media

These are just a few of our favorite photos from the represented studios that attended the Spring Freestyles. It was really hard not to just go through the crazy Potomac Cup photos! These are the most spontaneous and off-the-wall photos we take. I think I will have to have a post just on these!

Arthur Murray Virginia Beach - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Virginia Beach – ©TimeLine Media

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