Front Row with Center Stage

Last weekend was jam packed for UMG - a wedding, three photoshoots and more than your fair share of post-processing photo & video work. Mid way through the (work) weekend I stopped over at Center Stage Dance Studio to take photos of all the talented students.

After all the group shots were taken, I had a chance to shoot some of the students showing off some incredibly impressive skills. I felt a little remedial as far as my dance vocabulary was concerned...most of the initial conversation went as follows:

Me: So what were you thinking of doing?
Student: Okay I was thinking of doing ______ or ______ or maybe even _______. What do you think would be best?
Me: ...well all of them sound good, but could you show me them so I know what you're talking about?

Despite my shortcomings in vocabulary, I was able to redeem myself behind the camera once we got all the poses figured out and found some really cool scenery to play with behind the studio. It was great to see such great enthusiasm for dance at such young ages...and also hear that some of them have been sticking to it for more than 12 years. Amazing. Here are a few preview photos from the individual/small group sessions:

Big thanks to Sabrina and Tanya for thinking of UMG for the photo work! Can't wait to start diving into the website project!