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Born to Dance

Celebrating the Wonder of Childhood
By Jordan Matter
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Born to Dance by Jordan Matter explores the extraordinary world of dance through the lens of skilled photographers. It features stunning visuals and personal stories that highlight the passion and dedication of young dancers. This inspiring collection showcases various dance styles and captures the sheer joy and energy of movement.
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If you are captivated by the beauty of dance and photography, this book might appeal to you. It explores the expression and artistry of dancers through stunning imagery, capturing moments of grace and passion. Perfect for those who appreciate visual storytelling in the realm of Arts & Culture.

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A celebration of what it means to be young and full of possibility and to live life joyfully, featuring gorgeous color photographs of well-known dancers as well as stars-in-the-making, ages 2 through 18, Dancers Among Us photographer and YouTube star Jordan Matter.

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Born to Dance is a New York Times bestseller!

In Jordan Matter's photos, dancers make all the world their stage. From Jordan Matter, YouTube star and New York Times bestselling author of Dancers Among Us, comes a celebration of what it means to be young and full of possibility. Featuring gorgeous photographs of well-known dancers including Tate McRae and Sofie Dossi, as well as stars in the making, this book captures the essence of youthful potential.

Jordan Matter is known to millions for his 10 Minute Photo Challenge YouTube videos. Now, in one dazzling photograph after another, he portrays dancers ages 2 through 18 in both ordinary and extraordinary pursuits. Whether hanging with friends, taking selfies, leaping for joy, or navigating moments of feeling left out, these dancers are always telling their own stories.

The subjects include TV and internet stars like Chloe Lukasiak, Kalani Hilliker, Nia Sioux, and Kendall Vertes, alongside boys and girls from around the neighbourhood. What they all share is the skill to elevate their hopes and dreams with beauty, humour, grace, and surprise. Complemented by empowering words from the dancers themselves, the photographs convey each child's declaration that they were born to dance.

Bonus Features: Scan the QR code next to dozens of photos and watch behind-the-scenes videos documenting the shoots.

"Breathtaking photos to free your imagination." — Diane Sawyer, ABC World News

"When you take the natural grace of dancers and put them in unexpected places, you get photos that really tell a story." — Fox News

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Born to Dance by Jordan Matter is praised for its captivating and playful photography that captures the spirit of dance in a mesmerising way. The book is noted for its ability to evoke a childlike sense of wonder and joy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780761189343

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Adult

Illustration: full-color photographs

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Jordan Matter New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Photography Books

About the Author

Jordan Matter, a portrait and dance photographer, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Dancers Among Us. His work has created a viral phenomenon, attracting over two million followers on social media. His YouTube series, 10 Minute Photo Challenge, has been viewed over 100 million times. In addition, he and his photographs have been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Today, and the BBC, and in the New York Times, the Huffington Post, O, The Oprah Magazine, New York magazine, and newspapers, magazines, and exhibitions all over the world. Jordan Matter lives in New York with his family.

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