The photography book Dancers Among Us is a photo book by photographer Jordan Matter and it is a truly refreshing collection of dancers amidst everyday life. The New York Times bestseller author describes dancers as “storytellers. They’re trained to capture passion with their bodies. The often create a fantasy world or offer us a deeper look into familiar settings. They bring to life what we feel but what most of us, lacking their artistry and athleticism, are unable to express physically.”

The Images

From ballet and contemporary to jazz and hip-hop, Matters captured the moments full of energy as each dancers break away from the normal everyday life. Here are several images from his website, DancersAmongUs.com:

Behind-the-Scenes Video

Here are some behind-the-scenes videos for the making of Dancers Among Us. To see the rest, you can visit Jordan Matter’s Youtube Channel.

The Book Dancers Among Us

If you are interested in purchasing the photo booth, you can buy it through Amazon.com

About Jordan Matter

Jordan Matter is a portrait photographer in NYC, specializing in dancers, actors, models, and all other living beings.

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