Posts Tagged ‘Waltz’

Arthur Murray Summer Showcase Expiring | Dance Photography

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Tysons, Virginia

This Monday is the last day to view Summer Showcase photos from the DC area Arthur Murray studios . Looking over my notes, there were a few of the shows that I still did not feature on the blog! I promise to get all of them on here, and I apologize for the delay. Today’s photos are from a Waltz by the Chevy Chase, MD studio. To see all the photos from this show and the other dancers from that event, please visit the proofing website here:

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Arthur-Murray-Chevy-Chase-MD-©TimeLine-Media

Of all the smooth dances, the Waltz is my current favorite. It will probably change as I get comfortable with a new figure, or hear an awesome Foxtrot musical track, but for now, I’m on a Waltz bandwagon! It is the first dance where I felt my partner and I could really move down the floor with a lot of distance. And it still feels “smooth” and flowing with less marching steps on each beat.

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These two really took up the entire floor with their Waltz! It made for some easy photos at each click of the shutter. He really showed off the lady nicely! It can sometimes be a challenge to get both of their faces exposed to the camera in smooth dancing. But they both had showy, strong frames having good facial views for the audience.

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Arthur-Murray-Showcase-Chevy-Chase-MD-©TimeLine-Media

Yes, I love the dip! A competition organizer pointed that out to me when I set out a collection of posters. The realization of it was shocking to me at the time, but I have embraced it. Especially when the back light shows up at just the right time. If that is a fault, I’ll take it! It’s important to realize you can be blind to tendencies looking at your work all the time!

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Waltz Professional Show – Spring Freestyles

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Chantilly, Virginia

Happy Friday! After a busy week, I am really trying to get the studio organized. There are some big projects coming up, and I need to clean up a little around here. There is more dancing photos in the future, and we just came back from a dance lesson. Overall, this helps to get the oxygen back into the brain after a day at the computer.

Ballroom Dance Waltz professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Ballroom Dance Waltz professional show – ©TimeLine Media

I think our smooth dancing is getting to be much better and “smoother” (pun intended) and the Waltz is my favorite right now. I feel like I do not have to think as much before starting a new figure, and when things do not line up, we can recover nicely without missing a beat. Looking for photos to post on the blog today, I thought about the Waltz and came across this pro show from the Arthur Murray, Gaithersburg, Maryland studio.

Ballroom Dance professional show - ©TimeLine Media
Ballroom Dance professional show – ©TimeLine Media

Waltz Professional Show

This was a beautiful performance of a dance that can be relatable to everyone that is watching. Whether you have been dancing for 6 weeks or 6 years, you know how to dance the Waltz. The simple three beats and a basic box will get you through any requests to go out on the floor.

Waltz by Arthur Murray Gaithersburg - ©TimeLine Media
Waltz by Arthur Murray Gaithersburg – ©TimeLine Media
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Waltz – Ballroom Dance – ©TimeLine Media

Overall, these two took a dance that everyone is familiar with and made it look effortless as they performed solo in front of all the students, their colleagues, judges, etc. This is a tough assignment for all the performers so when they can come out and nail their routine as if they were still in the practice studio with no one watching is outstanding! Everyone was applauded their effort, especially the enthusiastic students and staff from Gaithersburg. They showed their pride in their professionals, and I know they will have many great shows when they dance in future events.

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Arthur Murray Gaithersburg Waltz Pro Show – ©TimeLine Media

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Waltz Showcase – Smooth Professional Show

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Today’s photos are from the last show not yet featured from the DC Area Arthur Murray Fall Showcase. If I forgot any of them, I would not be able to keep my reputation. Moreover, I would probably hear about it from the studios! Since the next Arthur Murray even that we are scheduled to cover is this upcoming weekend, I need to post this quick! This show was a beautiful Waltz by the Chevy Chase, Maryland studio.

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Arthur Murray Chevy Chase – ©TimeLine Media

Tavia and Austin have performed many shows over the years, and I have enjoyed the photos I get from all of them. Whether rhythm or smooth, these two capture the audience attention and hold them for their performances. The music chosen was the haunting “My Love” by Sia.

Waltz Professional Show - ©TimeLine Media
Waltz Professional Show – ©TimeLine Media

The pairing of this song with their dancing was amazing. This was one time I wish I could share a video of the dance along with the photos as in this instance, I wish I could have produce both moving and still pictures of this show. Like the music lyrics, the dance seems to have many meanings depending on interpretation of the viewer or listener. However you see the meaning, the dancers hushed the audience, and you could feel the quiet parts of the music as no one wanted to make a sound until they were sure that the piece was completed. It was a compliment to their work in preparing this show, and hope to see more from them at future events.

Arthur Murray Chevy Chase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Chevy Chase – ©TimeLine Media

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