Hes the photographer behind the fabulous dancers among us series, which features talented dancers doin their impressive thing in everyday locations. Each months image which brings a dancers grace and agility to the most unexpected of places is pure magic. Before, jordan matters project was just accessible on his website, but now, those who adore the poetically beautiful dance features are able to cart around the dancers among us book. Dancers among us an amazing dance photography book by. In bookstores fall 2018 in jordan matters photos, dancers make all the world their stage.
Dancers make all the world their stage the new york times. The pictures in dancers among us of pro hoofers getting their jete on in public is a call to find the joy in everyday lifeand. Everyday dancefilled lookbooks update dancers among us. A celebration of joy in the everyday by jordan matter at indigo. Dancers among us is a book that literally crackles with fire. His youtube series, 10 minute photo challenge, has been viewed over 100 million times. The pictures would be remarkable on their own, but it is so much more meaningful to know. And then, as everyone looked on, he gave us an impromptu shoot with. A book not just for the dancers, but for the dancer inside of each us. I think that this was a great idea and very lovely pictures. The juxtaposition he achieves in his images of dancers that are. Jordan matters followup book, dancers after dark, will be released by workman publishing in the fall of 2016. Jordan matters followup book, dancers after dark, will be released by. This is just a video of my favorite pictures from the book dancers among us.
Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting. In his new book, dancers among us, photographer jordan matter takes dancers and puts them into ordinary situations, making the scenes beautiful and extraordinary on a beach, at a construction site, in a library, or at a subway platform. Dancers among us a celebration of joy in the everyday is now available for presale. He is a viral phenomenon with over two million followers on social media.
Photographer jordan matter started his dancers among us project by asking a. In jordan matters photos, dancers make all the world their stage. I was beyond ecstatic to receive this followup collection to dancers among us by the talented photographer and youtube star jordan matter, featuring gorgeous color photographs of wellknown dancers as well as starsinthemaking, ages 2 through 18. So, dressed in a commuters suit and tie, the dancer flew across a times square subway platform. Dancers among us a celebration of joy in the everyday. Pdf dancers among us download full pdf book download. Photographer jordan matter started his dancers among us project by asking a member of the paul taylor dance company to dance for him in a place where dance is unexpected. Home tiny dancers among us jordan matter photography. Seriously, that was all i could say when i opened up jordan matters absolutely gorgeous photography book dancers among us.
Dancers among us book available for presale jordan. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kicking but in the midst of daily life. The new york times bestseller, wherever books are sold. A celebration of joy in the everyday 9780761171706. First and foremost, i have to highlight the theme of the book, centering around a celebration of what it means to be young. His books dancers among us and dancers after dark are both bestselling celebrations of spontaneous dance. All of the shots are totally authentic none were digitally altered, and no trampolines or other devices were used to help the performers catch air, which makes the artistry and athleticism they exhibit that much more impressive. Jordan matter, a portrait and dance photographer, is the author of the new york times bestseller dancers among us. Jordan matter is known for his beautiful photography compilation that captures skilled performers striking ballet poses throughout the cities of new york. Born to dance is a look at the wonders of childhood through the boys and girls who have found their calling in dance. Dancers among us now available at a bookstore near you. The making of jordan matters dancers among us youtube.
Dancers among us the mystery of the body in motion. Manhattan based jordan matter photography offers headshots, comp cards in addition to creating photography projects in and around nyc and beyond. Dont forget to check out jordans ny times bestselling book. Dancers among us book becomes ny times instant best. The followup project to jordan matters new york times bestselling book, dancers among us. You could be in the next dancers among us book dance. With a pickax resting on his shoulder, a farmhand soars above a fence. If you want to buy dancers among us in english and live outside of the u. Each months imagewhich brings a dancers grace and agility to the most unexpected of placesis pure magic. Home photos video artists statement press blog dancers among us circus among us contact jordan matter is looking for serious athletes to photograph. Jordan matter collects pictures of dancers striking poses in everyday places and while doing everyday things, including in libraries, on subway platforms, at restaurants, and. New york times from jordan matter, youtube star and new york timesbestselling author of dancers among us, a celebration of what it means to be young and full of possibility, featuring gorgeous photographs of wellknown dancers including tate mcrae and sofie dossi. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kickingbut.
Dancers among us goes around the usa in ninety seconds. Jordan matters dancers among us has been a wildly successful photo project that he has been working on for a couple of years now. Dancers among us dancers among us jordan matter photography. Home photos videos press artists statement store photo workshops blog contact jedediah bila recommends dancers among us on the view. Dancers among us started from an idea that at first didnt go anywhere, but later exploded and went viral it started just as a project jordan matter was doing on his website. Now matters at work on a new book, tiny dancers among us, featur. Tiny dancers among us immediately popped into my head, and my next book was born. A celebration of joy in the everyday buy the ny times bestselling book. Click on the image below to watch a fun backstage video. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. And now hes back with a new book that spotlights talented young dancers across america. No photo manipulation, no trampolines, no gimmicks. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kickingbut in the midst of daily life.
Dancers among us, a celebration of joy in the everyday by. Dancers among us by jordan matter, 9780761171706, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A celebration of joy in the everyday from the worlds largest community of readers. Adapted from the buoyant book and online phenomenon, dancers among us celebrates life in a way thats fresh, surprising, and universal.
Even if you dont already know jordan matters name, you definitely know his work. Review dancers among us, jordan matter literary treats. A celebration of joy in the everyday and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. With each image the reader feels buoyed up, eager to see the next bit of magic. Adapted from the new york times bestselling book, dancers among us offers twelve utterly enchanting photos of extraordinary dancers in everyday settings and situations. Dancers among us on november 12th, 2012 photographer jordan matter gave the elliott bay audience a behindthescenes look at his latest photo collection, dancers among us. Following up on the ny times bestseller, dancers among us, this book will show the magic of everyday life, as seen through the amazing skills of young dancers. A celebration of joy in the everyday paperback published october 23rd 2012 by workman publishing company paperback, 230 pages. The book was created, you could say, due to popular demand, and jordan travelled around the country photographing dancers in all sorts of locations, from busy cities, to abandoned buildings, to. Jordan matter photography new york headshot, comp card. Jordan matters born to dance celebrates young dancers.
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