If you remember some time back, I posted pictures and videos on my INSTAGRAM about a video shooting early in the morning at Clarke Quay...
AND FINALLY NOW........ I present to you the video we did!!!!
So sad, we didn't win the $1000 but to me its an experience with my dance pals~ Tiring.. hungry.. and under the rain relationship. Love and hate but I wouldn't mind another dance video filming again!
I'm very happy to be part of Dancehall Nation Singapore. If you ever wonder, Dancehall Nation SG is actually a group of dancer that does Dancehall/Reggae. If you are into this genre, be part of us!!
Its a very fun community with lots of laughter, love and care~ I'm sure you will enjoy yourself too!
- Where we share all about dancehall videos, songs, events and class videos! Oh not forgetting weekly sessions where we share and learn dancehall techniques together. Sharing is caring right?
So the purpose of today's post is because we were invited to perform as a guest performer for Natasha Studios 2 weeks ago. you can watch it here:
I enjoyed myself though we had only 3 weeks to choreograph and train for this performance. We had lot of fun times and knowing each other more! Definitely feel more bonded ~ I'm really honored to be part of it and it really did boost my hidden confidence~ Yes!! I can do it!!
Hopefully there are more chances to perform before my old bones die on me. LOL...
If you followed my twitter & instagram (@akemi0sihui ), I've shared the info and the tickets that my friend did!
And you know what?
It's On SALE NOW!!
You won't wanna miss this once in a million chance!
Camron is now one of the most famous dancer, dancehall teacher and choreographer in Europe. He danced for:
* Elephant Man
* Mr Vegas
* Kat Deluna
* Brick and Lace
* Admiral T
* Krys
* Colonel Reyel
* David Guetta
... and many more Afro - Caribbean artists from France!
He will be coming to Singapore to share his knowledge on Jamaican Dance culture - Dancehall. His style is sleek, raw and genuinely DANCEHALL!
- WORKSHOP INFO -
DATE / TIME
23 May (8.30pm) & 24 May (1pm)
** FYI: 24th is a public holiday! **
VENUE
O school
*SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link #04-04
Singapore 237978
PRICE
$30 per workshop, $50 for 2 workshops
DURATION OF WORKSHOP
1.5 hrs
REGISTRATION
>>> CLICK HERE <<< Registration confirms only upon payment made. [ First come first serve basis ]
Exciting?
I'm very very very very EXCITED!!
For now, you can watch some of his videos here:
Isn't he great?
and if you have the wrong interpretation about reggae or dancehall is a genre for girls only~
YOU ARE SOOOO WRONG !!!
I mean just look at him and the guys dancing with him in his videos~ Aren't them equally awesome?
So guys, you are VERY HIGHLY encouraged to join this workshop! Because it's definitely suitable for everybodeh!!!
What are you waiting for? Quickly register/book yourself a space before its SOLD OUT and don't forget to spread the words to every dancehall lovers!! Whooooohoooo.....
** For any queries, please do not hesitate to email dhnationsg@gmail.com or call Jimmy at 96624417
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Lastly, I'm ending this post with my nail art of the week! And it goes very well with this post...............
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TADA!!!!
... THE RASTA NAILS!!!!
Pretty not?
It's a very easy design that anyone can do! *my peace sign still needs a lot practice though *
Base: OPI - my private jet , OPI - passion
Nail art: OPI - need sunglasses? , China Glaze - igniting love , yellow and green nail paint
Please don't be shy, just leave down in the comment box below if you need tutorial for this or you want to share/request any nail art design you like!!
Hope everyone will like it!!! and try it out too~
TATA!!
Akemi
PS: REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THE CAMRON ONE-SHOT DANCEHALL/REGGAE WORKSHOP !!!! See you at the workshop~
My dream came true and I performed with the fellow ragga people in OSCHOOL RECITAL!! It is just a little small dream of mine for my love of dance. And I really never thought that it will came true until last weekend.
Ever since when I fell deeply in love with dancehall/raggae last year, I tried to went for the audition but I failed. Nevertheless, I did not give up (even though I have the intention), and went for the audition this year and I FINALLY GOT IN!!
The show was a great success! and I'm proud of myself for being able to make it through but of course I've still a lot to improve on.
But most importantly, without these people, I won't be who I am on the stage~ They made me forget my sadness of losing 2 important person during the 2 months of practice. They willing to push and help each other to shine on stage, and we definitely own it!
Not forgetting the 2 choreographers, CaroLum. They are the best mentor I ever had! I've learnt so much stuff from them! and they pushes and motivated me, to believe I can do it when I doubt myself! There are just so much to thank them. When they first gave me the chance to be part of them, pushes and believe in me during practices and lastly pushes us and made us shine on stage!
Even though it's over now, I'll always not forget the effort I've put in and I'll put in more effort in future even for classes!
*touch wood* I'll have no regrets now IF I can't dance again after my checks. I wish I could quickly recuperate and I'm all well again to dance. Please let me dance again soon... T__T
Everyone gave me the question mark face when I said I dance "DANCEHALL"~
It was originated from Jamaica, where they just dance anything freely to the music. Its like a very random thing but the dance is just like in their blood and it can just flow freely wherever the music are played. Its like a party dance!!
So what I'm so addicted and love that I wanna blog?
It is this amazing dancer, LAURE COURTELLEMONT -
that always got me so inspired!!
WATCH THIS:
This is just one of her videos~
She is just so good at it and every time I watched her video, it just make me wanna dance too!! The posture and her style is just so nice!!!
Lastly, and randomly, I'm also sooooooooo addicted to the song in the video~
Hello people!! =)
Last Saturday, we have had our 2nd vetting for the recital in Oschool. It was quite bad. I can't feel my team at all even for the 2nd try. Quite sad to say... And I'm not sure why I can't bring up the confidence level too.
After vetting, we continued our usual dance practice, where Carol also changed bits and pieces for the choreography. New back roll stunts... and for a moment, I gave up thinking I will not be able to do it. Because last year May actually tried and teach me but I can't do it. BUT, who knows, I quietly tried it very slowly and.... tada!! I DID IT!!! very shocking still...
... In any directions.. Front or sides, slow or fast..
Will I be able to do it without any difficulties if I had continue dancing then?? and the question came back to..
"If I did not fall on my back when I'm primary 5, will I still be dancing then??"
If I do not have any back injury complication, will I still dance?? This is a question I guess I will never get an answer. And is something that I regretted very very very much. It also takes me quite a few years to come to realize either than drawing/design, dance is also my everything.
My tears dropped when my design failed or rejected and I teared too when I failed to get in recital last year. Its everything to me. When I'm happy or sad, dancing just makes me happy and forgets everything. For a few years I've built the confidence and strive to be where I am today in dance.
"LOOK~ I'm performing again after so long??!!!" YET, this happiness does not stay long.
I really really really really hope, it does not end here because I still can't give up dancing yet. PLEASE DON'T TAKE DANCE AWAY FROM ME!! At least not now...
Alright, I'm not sure what I'm writing now... probably just some messed up, random thoughts that I wanted to rant.. I've been moody these days because I've been having tough fight with myself. But at least I know, even if it is my last performance, I wanted to give my best shot and enjoy every moments of it! And no matter what, I'll try to go back dance again!!
Like the picture above, " NO!! I MUST DANCE!!"
- signing off -
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After "Stage Without Borders" last Christmas, I've been hoping to strive for another performance on stage!!
Finally there's a chance!
My heart flutters and I'm worried too~ Because no matter what, I'm still not confident enough to take the challenge. I always mind my size and if I'll be clumsy on stage. I wondered how would I look like on the stage.Ugly?? ball-like?? or a distraction of the other dancers.
But this time round, I tried and overcome my fear and gave it a shot. Maybe because I already knew the choreographers as friends before the recital and I'm probably more comfortable??
* Back to basics * Discipline training * Learning session from other dancers
... is part of the entire training. It simply pushes me to the next level in dance.
If you miss my last performance, you can watch it here:
I'm glad I overcame my fear and joined it because at least I've the slightest of confidence now to aim for my dream dance performance, Oschool Recital.
More behind the scene photos....
Getting all hyped up early in the morning during the performance day!!
My hair for the performance and below are my hairstylist!! hahahaha...
#1 hairstylist: Shina~ She is uber good with braids!!
#2 hairstylist: Asyraf.. He in charged of my ponytail to make it stand!!!
Photo with this cute lil boy!! he damned cute!! mad <3 td="td">
One of the Choreographer!! SHAUNA!! she is damned awesome~ and she is my inspiration too!! <3 her="her" td="td">
Dinner after the performance!!
My poly cliques who came and supported me!! touched and thank you so much!!!
The entire experience was damned fun too! Maybe because I finally got to dance with my cliques and we are simply a crazy bunch of people. Of course, knowing new crazily fun people like Fiona, Shanice, Dory, Hani, Raizan, Etc...
I definitely have more confidence now!! Until the extreme of going to the audition for O school recital this year!! Crazy right??!?!
Despite my failure last year which I'm very sad about, I still went ahead for the audition this year. Hahahaha... The "NEVER SAY DIE" attitude, like a thick skin only.. But who cares. Even if I failed, at least I tried.
Never try and you'll never know right??!?!
I clearly remember how it was like during the audition! The atmosphere is just DA bomb!! Dance hall reggae is all about dancing together and the feel~
I do not know why, there's just only a slight anxiety this year as compared to last year. And I FELT IT!!! I FELT THE DANCE!!! It is more like an enjoyment rather than an audition. During that moment, I'm thinking if I sway sway did not get in again, I will not regret coming for the audition because I truly enjoyed the process!!
1-2 weeks passed and its the result! I remembered May and I was on our bus ride home after practice and we checked out the results! I felt sad at first because I only saw her name and a few of those familar names. After May double checked, she also did not see my name~ At the brim of crying, I determined to triple check it again and I SAW IT!!! I'M IN!!!! OMG... Is like my dream came true!!
We screamed for joy on the bus and hugged each other. Tears of happiness dropped and I hopped back home! Hahahaha... Kinda dramatic but I'm indeed that mad happy about it!
May is so nice..As I have some back condition, she described the tough training process she had last year so I could prepare myself for the coming one.
As this is a back dated update, the training actually started about 7 weeks ago and we just had our first vetting 2 weeks ago. Its kinda stressful as the dancers standard is really high and I also have my own expectation to meet. (especially my sucky stamina!!) Hah. PLUS, the choreo is crazy!!!
Ok, Its kinda long now due to my excitement. I SHOULD STOP NOW!! But before that, O school Recital tickets are now open now!!
Grab them now before its gone! As its a seated tickets, good seating are selling fast
SHADED black/red ones are taken.. :(
See no joke right, I took this picture last week! and its only OCTOBER when the show is DECEMBER!!
Ya.... I know its freaking late~ but i still wanna share how i celebrated my christmas LAST YEAR!!!
LOL... I know right... "LAST YEAR" issue~ LATE to the max~
But however, I have a wonderful time and I just wanna record it down here!! * not interested than dont read loh*
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As usual, the 7 of us celebrate Christmas eves together....
This year a bit different...
because we BOOKED A HOTEL!!!! and we finally order TURKEY *no more roasted chicken as subsitute*
As I'm having training for my dance performance during Christmas day, I came late and tired.. and sweaty~ LOL...
However, I still make my very effort to decorate this cute lil log cake... for free thou~
Since its free, therefore no pre-made Xmas tree.. I just drew my own.. Talented bah~ hahaha *sweep hair*
Its just a simple affair... slack around watch tv and stuff... but oh well I spend most of the time sleeping.. hahaha... cause I'm just too tired after days of training~
Most importantly, we celebrated together with ting too, who is at another part of the globe... we webcamed together with my cake!!!
and Poh is soooo sweet... Bought cupcakes she made for us.. and is damn nice~
Next will be our camwhore pictures~ with the super nice lighting in the hotel~
Look at these bitches~ camwhore while I'm sleeping... DAMNED~
It was a fun night~ I wish I could take more pictures then~ BUT.. my camera SPOILT!!! and i haven't get myself a new cam~ Arrrrggghhh I wanna take more pictures!!! Oh please send me a new EPL 3 leh~
During Christmas itself was a great day too~ because I PERFORMED!!! I can't believe it too when I finally make a step to be involved... low confidence of cause... as it is my freaking FIRST dancehall performace!!
Let me recall when is my last time when I performed on stage..... hmmmmm~
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freaking PRIMARY 5!!!!
WTF~ I must be crazy... but still, I like it because its DANCEHALL!!
Ouh well~ must be too nervous, I did not ask love to take video or photos... sooo... only this..
and of course backstage camwhore photos while waiting for the finale~
Even though there are tough times during the training, however, it brought me and my dance mates a step closer...
I wish.... I could really be one of the performer in this year recital~ Please.... I really hope so..... =(
Alrighty.... this last christmas ended damned fast but it was a very happening day for me~ lots of my first time happened during Christmas.. hahaha...
Whats about yours??
Annoymous: aiya.... I posted long long time ago liao.. now then ask.. abit too slow right???
