Archive for December, 2008

27th Dec Class Videos

Posted in General on December 28, 2008 by nix

Dear all, I will be posting up today’s videos after some editing.
Ok here it is! I think next time we video with the white light. The ambiance lights are not working well for the camera.

Im very happy after watching as I see marked improvement in many of you.
At the same time very sad that the video could not capture everyone even in the groups :(
I really need you all to see how you looked when you dance so that you can adjust and improve.
Since you can see me pretty clearly (most of you all are cut off after we move forward)
do use the video to recap steps as I will be continuing the choreo next week.
We will find a way to video better.
Geeta > not your fault, the studio is not deep enough :)

Rebecca > You have improved in catching the routine. Eg, I can see that during the turn you are one of the more stable ones. Now for timing wise, you need to practise keeping the tempo in your mind consistently. During class you can feel and see the movement of your fellow dancers to keep your timing in check while you execute your moves. For performance wise, you would have trained until you have tempo in tune with your body. :)

Angeline > It is a waste the videos couldn’t catch most of your runs. Your timing is good and you can flow the routine. Problem is your turning. Practise until you find a height and position that you can turn comfortably and smoothly. Also same thing I mentioned: too gentle. This is especially evident in my routines because mine is usually fast and hard hitting. When you stand beside people like Donny, the lack of energy is very obvious.

Donny > Good Job!, Your energy and leveling is one of the better ones. Your highs and lows are good. Your timing has also improved when Im dancing beside you but if Im not, you look a bit lost. You need to learn how to start on time. If you are having problem how reading my start cue please let me know. :) Now you need to practise in front of the mirror adjust each move and pose so that you look comfortable. Many times your body angle may seem awkward and uncomfortable for yourself. Keep that energy!

Jonathon > I cannot see you in the videos. next week I want you to stand in the middle! I will write you your feedback next week.

Fern > I think you are very tired in my class esp after work on Sat. You know you have no problem with timing. Most of the time I think you are just too tired to execute the moves at the required speed. So you just need to train up the stamina. Dun worry it takes time but you will improve with regular training. Jia you!

Ling Hong, Cui Ting, Jie Zhi, Kai > I cant feedback much since it’s only your first few classes (and first class with me). But it is heartwarming to see that you guys are willing to work hard at this. Not afraid to make all the mistakes. This is important for beginners. To make mistakes! You can fall down, trip, get laughed at by the rest (good natured of cos) look weird and awkward, cannot catch up, tired, die during warm up blah. That’s what you should go through. Keep at it, laugh at yourself then see how you can learn from the mistakes and you will see improvement.

And yes, lastly, like I say > Grab your chest. That move cannot be faked.

27th Dec Class – Cum Xmas Gathering

Posted in General on December 17, 2008 by nix

Dear members,

27th December
Please note that class starts at 730pm to 9pm.
9pm onwards we will have a small Xmas gathering.

Please bring a small gift of value about S$5 for gift exchange. The minimal value is in consideration of some of us being students. If you are in real difficulties, we appreciate something handmade too. It’s the thought and love that counts k!

Nix will order pizza delivery. I will get permission from studio owners to allow food in the studio for that night. Please help me to clean up after that can … :P
We will do gift exchange then chit chat and know each other better over food.
So to sum up.


Important Details (27 December):
Redeaf Class From 730-9pm
9pm – 10 plus: Xmas Gathering
Dress Code: Purple & Gold (applies for dance class as well)
Bring: S$5 gift for gift xchange
Food from Pizza Hut Delivery will be provided.
If you want to contribute food let me know
( like example you make the best cupcakes in the world please share with us…)
No extra expenses needed.

In order to know amount of food to order I would need to confirm the people coming
From the previous response we have the following. Please let me know if otherwise.

Nix
Angeline
Fern
Jonathon
Donny
Rebecca
Nazmi ( Can confirm? )
Ling Hong
Jie Zhi
Cui Ting
Kai
Hina

Total: 12

No Class on 20th Dec

Posted in General on December 17, 2008 by nix

Due to Nix & Jason’s involvement in Danzation, class is cancelled.
Please visit http://www.danzation.blogspot.com/ for details of the event.
This is the first production of its kind locally, featuring collaborations between prominent dance crews and school clubs.

Let’s work towards joining in such productions in future shall we!

Our next class is 27th December.
It will be class cum xmas gathering.
See Next Post for details :)

06 Dec Class

Posted in General on December 7, 2008 by jaskoo

Music: Sexy Can I by Yung Berg ft Ray J

Upcoming Schedule (December) – Needs Voting

Posted in Club News on December 7, 2008 by nix

Dear Members

FIRSTLY, today the battle round of video (choosing people for videoing) is not meant to grade you. We just need you to watch and pick up certain things from the chosen dancers. As you can see, we will try to let you know your strengths and weakness individually whether or not you are chosen.

According to schedule previously posted on the schedule page, we have the following sessions left for this year.

13 Dec – CLASS AS USUAL – practise your steps!

20 Dec – NO CLASS – Please check out http://www.danzation.blogspot.com/ for Danzation concert.

27 Dec – Please let us know if you want class on this day. It’s post Xmas. You might be overseas or Xmas mood or whatever. So I need to know the possible attendance before declaring whether to go ahead with class. Jkoo is having overseas Xmas. It’s gonna be back to Nix’s class cue hell warmup.. so let me know via sms or leave a comment.

Lastly, we wanna welcome the 4 newcomers: Jie Zhi, Cuiting, Ling Hong and Kai! For your information, they are on a fund raising project with SADeaf which entails a series of campus concerts next year involving Redeaf.

Thks!

SEEYA ON 13TH.

O School Recital 2008

Posted in General on December 1, 2008 by nix

Hi all

Some of you requested that I post up detals of this event.
here goes.

This year, as both Nix and Jason are involved in the production, it would be better if you guys purchase and organise the tickets yourselves. We wun be able to handle the tickets on that day.

Please approach O School or purchase at the door on that day k.

Rebecca is interested to go and the event is at her school. So maybe you want to contact her if u dunn o how to go.
Let us know who’s going. :)