Posts Tagged ‘USA Dance’

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships – Setup Day

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - ©TimeLine Media

Wow – that last snow storm really packed a punch. Although we are sore from all the shoveling, my Valentine and I will be getting ready for our work weekend. It is a day to setup all the gear, to photograph the USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships this weekend. The blog will probably not be updated until at least Monday since we will be busy clicking the shutter, downloading cards, and trying to keep up with all the action this weekend! To keep up with the latest updates, I will try to post updates to the Facebook page and to my Twitter feed. They are much easier to update from the side of the dance floor!

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - setup day - ©TimeLine Media
USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships – setup day – ©TimeLine Media

We enjoy starting off our year with this event. With all the different experience levels, and the seeing all of the dancers enjoying the spectacle whether it is the first or fiftieth dancesport competition is so much fun. There are some great photographers helping us this weekend, and we are excited to make some new photos for everyone to enjoy. From our average, it will take at least a week for us to edit the photos, and sort them according to number. It is always a big job, but that is the goal right now. To view all the photos from the event by next Saturday, February 22, 2014, you can go to the proofing site here:

http://proofs.timelinedc.com

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - ©TimeLine Media
USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships – ©TimeLine Media

If you add your email list to the mailing list for the event, I will let you know as soon as the photos are ready to view. Have a great weekend, and we hope to see everyone dancing this weekend!

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - ©TimeLine Media
USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships – ©TimeLine Media

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February Events

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - ©TimeLine Media

I am taking a good rest this February weekend. The gear is getting cleared off and ready for more events that we will be covering this month. There is the USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships this upcoming weekend. Back to the dance floor with our cameras, and I am sure that the dancers are getting ready as well.

USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - ©TimeLine Media
USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships – ©TimeLine Media
Last February event - USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships - ©TimeLine Media
Last February event – USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships – ©TimeLine Media

The weekend after is SingStrong DC in Reston, VA! Since this is an anniversary year from when I was first introduced to a cappella music, I will be definitely be ready to get an update on what groups are doing this year. Singing, choreography, arrangements – so many things have changed over the last 20 years, and I look forward to my annual “check-up” on the latest and greatest. If you are in the area, be sure to go to their website to get info on tickets. There will be lots of performances and workshops over the three days. Plus, I can make a photo of you!

NOTA photo at SingStrong - ©TimeLine Media - February
NOTA performing on the main stage at SingStrong – ©TimeLine Media
Blue Jupiter photo at SingStrong - ©TimeLine Media - February
Blue Jupiter performing on the main stage at SingStrong – ©TimeLine Media

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USA Dance – Mid Atlantic Championships

Smooth dance competition - ©TimeLine Media

It is only 10 days until we head out to cover our first ballroom dance event of 2014 – USA Dance MAC! I am really excited about getting out there to make another big collection of dance photos. It has been a while, and I am well rested from the editing and sorting of photos from last year. I have been busy making new ones with personal projects, but I cannot wait to get back to the colors, the music, and all the great action on the dance floor.

Ballroom Dance competition floor - ©TimeLine Media
Ballroom Dance competition floor – ©TimeLine Media

If you are in the metro DC area, you should make plans to come see at last some part of the competition. The USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Championships is a huge competition with lots going on both on and off the floor. The venue, the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, is one of the nicest settings for dancing. It is a large, bright room that can accommodate the large floor, and all the couples easily. We try to improve our setup of lighting every year, and I have some ideas for this year to help me and photographers make the best photos for you. Please come out and see the action live, and come back here to see our photos.

Smooth dance competition - ©TimeLine Media
Smooth dance competition – USA Dance ©TimeLine Media

I know the organizers are always trying new things with each competition. They have a lot of technology in use to make it easier for the judges, scrutineers, and dancers to stay on track. We really enjoy seeing their innovation, and am privileged to be covering their event for another year. It should be a fun weekend!

Rhythm Latin dance competition - ©TimeLine Media
Rhythm Latin dance competition – USA Dance ©TimeLine Media

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