Before, Jordan Matter's 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.
Jordan Matter is known for his beautiful photography compilation that captures skilled performers striking ballet poses throughout the cities of New York. As of October 23rd, 2012, Matter's released Dancers Among Us book, which instantly gained popularity. There are 240 pages of bold colorful photos that depict 140 dancers striking an impromptu dance move. The natural photos of the performers leaping into the air are magnificent, but what makes them even better is the expressions of surprised citizens to their spontaneous movements.
None of the photos within the book are photoshopped. They are all true representation of a dancer's everyday life, vitality and vigor.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Everyday Dance Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to capture authentic, everyday moments of talented performers in action.
- Spontaneous Performance Art
- Potential for more public installations of impromptu dance performances to surprise and delight passersby.
- Dance in Popular Culture
- Growing interest and appreciation for dance as an art form in mainstream media and entertainment.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- A new niche for photographers to capture natural, spontaneous moments of dance and performance.
- Public Art
- Increased demand for public installations of performance art that surprise and engage viewers.
- Entertainment
- Opportunities for dance and movement to play a larger role in media and popular culture, including film, television, and music.
