--- product_id: 315925 title: "Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday" price: "211.46 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/315925-dancers-among-us-a-celebration-of-joy-in-the-everyday store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday **Price:** 211.46 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday - **How much does it cost?** 211.46 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/315925-dancers-among-us-a-celebration-of-joy-in-the-everyday) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The mystery of the body in motion. The surprise of seeing what seems impossible. And the pure, joyful optimism of it all. Dancers Among Us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kicking—but in the midst of daily life: on the beach, at a construction site, in a library, a restaurant, a park. With each image the reader feels buoyed up, eager to see the next bit of magic. 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. So, dressed in a commuter’s suit and tie, the dancer flew across a Times Square subway platform. And in that image Matter found what he’d been searching for: a way to express the feeling of being fully alive in the moment, unself-conscious, present. Organized around themes of work, play, love, exploration, dreaming, and more, Dancers Among Us celebrates life in a way that’s fresh, surprising, original, universal. There’s no photoshopping here, no trampolines, no gimmicks, no tricks. Just a photographer, his vision, and the serendipity of what happens when the shutter clicks. Review: The dancers definitely should be compensated monetarily for their part in the book since THEY are the subject matter and also th - Very interesting and unique photos. However, it's a very big shame though that the author/photographer is making megabucks off the sales and promotional appearances that he has been on for this book. I bet the public has no idea that the dancers have not received any financial gain from the sale of this book, not a single cent since it was published and has gone viral. Mr. Matter may not have expected such a huge response for the sales of this book, but after he did get that unexpected response, he should have turned around and sent each of those dancers an appropriate monetary compensation. The dancers definitely should be compensated monetarily for their part in the book since THEY are the subject matter and also they each worked one on one at length with the author/photographer to get the perfect shots. These were not one time pictures, there was a series of pictures to get the one to put in his book. Mr. Matter has most likely heard of the term "Starving Artist", so he felt that it was OK to not pay anything for the dancer's obvious talents and consequently he's continuing to reap benefits because of them. Shame on him. Now the author/photographer is making a second book and I bet that group of talented people will not receive one red cent either. To me the author/photographer has created his own means of exploitation in order to get rich. I will not promote this book after finding out that the dancers were not compensated. I'm also adding this quote from K. Yohe who reports personally knowing Mr. Matter. K. Yohe is verifying how much work the dancers put into making their shoot real. It is my strong opinion that Mr. Matter needs to look into his heart and rethink his non-payment decision. Here is the quote from K.Yohe's review: "K. Yohe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday (Paperback) “Jordan has included background stories for several pictures, and anecdotes from his own life so you can see how personal and heartfelt the creation of this book was. The pictures would be remarkable on their own, but it is so much more meaningful to know how much went into devising each shot - or how some of them seemingly created themselves. I can say it was a privilege to witness the enthusiasm, dedication, and courage of these dancers firsthand. I watched Carrie Nicastro jumping off the side of Buckingham Fountain over 200 times during the course of almost 2 hours (page 36). Marissa Horton didn't think twice before stripping down and jumping into Lake Michigan in October when we suggested a nighttime skinny-dip (page 78). Erin Clyne leaped across active train tracks with the Northbound Metra train speeding towards her (page 172). Kara Lozanovski rolled herself in oily, gritty asphalt (page 148). Over and over again dancers volunteered, saying, "Yes!" or "I'll try!" or "What if...?". Improvising, thinking on their feet, and all the time willing to give their all just to share their love for dance. This book is a testament to humankind's best potential for creativity, spontaneity, and collaborative spirit.” (end quote) Need anymore than this be said ??? Review: Beautiful and thought provoking - Dancers are everywhere in our world - for every one on a stage, there are tens of thousands who have been through the dance education machine to not make it, and they end up in other walks of lives. Beautiful stunning photos, celebrating people doing what they love. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #212,225 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #71 in Dance (Books) #79 in City Photography #90 in Individual Photographer Monographs | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 642 Reviews | ## Images ![Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Tix-OIlzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The dancers definitely should be compensated monetarily for their part in the book since THEY are the subject matter and also th *by L***U on March 7, 2015* Very interesting and unique photos. However, it's a very big shame though that the author/photographer is making megabucks off the sales and promotional appearances that he has been on for this book. I bet the public has no idea that the dancers have not received any financial gain from the sale of this book, not a single cent since it was published and has gone viral. Mr. Matter may not have expected such a huge response for the sales of this book, but after he did get that unexpected response, he should have turned around and sent each of those dancers an appropriate monetary compensation. The dancers definitely should be compensated monetarily for their part in the book since THEY are the subject matter and also they each worked one on one at length with the author/photographer to get the perfect shots. These were not one time pictures, there was a series of pictures to get the one to put in his book. Mr. Matter has most likely heard of the term "Starving Artist", so he felt that it was OK to not pay anything for the dancer's obvious talents and consequently he's continuing to reap benefits because of them. Shame on him. Now the author/photographer is making a second book and I bet that group of talented people will not receive one red cent either. To me the author/photographer has created his own means of exploitation in order to get rich. I will not promote this book after finding out that the dancers were not compensated. I'm also adding this quote from K. Yohe who reports personally knowing Mr. Matter. K. Yohe is verifying how much work the dancers put into making their shoot real. It is my strong opinion that Mr. Matter needs to look into his heart and rethink his non-payment decision. Here is the quote from K.Yohe's review: "K. Yohe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday (Paperback) “Jordan has included background stories for several pictures, and anecdotes from his own life so you can see how personal and heartfelt the creation of this book was. The pictures would be remarkable on their own, but it is so much more meaningful to know how much went into devising each shot - or how some of them seemingly created themselves. I can say it was a privilege to witness the enthusiasm, dedication, and courage of these dancers firsthand. I watched Carrie Nicastro jumping off the side of Buckingham Fountain over 200 times during the course of almost 2 hours (page 36). Marissa Horton didn't think twice before stripping down and jumping into Lake Michigan in October when we suggested a nighttime skinny-dip (page 78). Erin Clyne leaped across active train tracks with the Northbound Metra train speeding towards her (page 172). Kara Lozanovski rolled herself in oily, gritty asphalt (page 148). Over and over again dancers volunteered, saying, "Yes!" or "I'll try!" or "What if...?". Improvising, thinking on their feet, and all the time willing to give their all just to share their love for dance. This book is a testament to humankind's best potential for creativity, spontaneity, and collaborative spirit.” (end quote) Need anymore than this be said ??? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and thought provoking *by D***N on December 3, 2023* Dancers are everywhere in our world - for every one on a stage, there are tens of thousands who have been through the dance education machine to not make it, and they end up in other walks of lives. Beautiful stunning photos, celebrating people doing what they love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspirational amazingness! *by D***A on February 25, 2013* For my bachelor's degree, I studied theatre and dance, and although I'm not a great dancer, I am amazed at the ability to control your body with such precision. This book is the epitome of that precision, and puts it into an everyday context. I love the book, and think the photography is simply stunning, though, I have to admit that I'm quite jealous that Jordan Matter created these beautiful images and not me. I got into photography because of dance, I wanted to capture the beauty, and at some point that got away from me and I started photographing pets and products and weddings. This reminds me of why I got into this field, and what it was that made me fall in love with the arts. I highly recommend this book, as I've shown it to many non-dancer friends and they all say the same thing. 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