RAW - The EMIX Dance Experience

I can't believe RAW has just flitted past me like that.
I wasn't ready for it to be over.
Because it was an experience that I truly loved every minute off.
Because through RAW I grew and learnt.
Because it saddens me to walk into SOE Level 7 and not be greeted by the familarity of the Emixers' presence. That was something I looked forward to every night.

RAW wasn't anything big nor like an event of the year, but there was still something just so special about it. It's like a parent who has a child, and although that child doesn't do great things, he is still proud of his kid and cherishes it. Yes, RAW was like our baby, which we grew and nurtured over the past few months. I saw how much ownership we took over this production by doing things like giving each other feedbacks and suggestions after each rehearsal. It also warmed me to see people approaching each other and telling him/her how to improve their lines or expressions, and to see the dancers volunteering to watch a choreographer's item when they knew the choreographer had just cleaned up his steps although they weren't in his/her item.

I won't say we put up a mind-blowing performance unlike clubs like NRA - for every performance there's always room for improvement. But I felt that we really went up on stage and had fun, and danced with no regrets. Every moment I was on stage, I knew it was a time that people just had to see Emix for what it really was. With every step, I gave the biggest burst of energy the fibres of my muscles could afford. With every second that trickled by, I was subconsciously wishing so badly that RAW wouldn't come to an end.

But it did, and now I'm left lingering for more.

I'm thankful for getting to forge closer ties with the Emixers because it's truly been such a joy to be around them.

What's next for Emix? I'm sure we'll continue to grow and work towards a more self-managed club that's less dependent on external instructors too. (I think this is something that Caderas Salsa should work towards to as well because we're far too dependent on Lionel, whom I think has become complacent.) RAW was a stepping stone for us - almost all the items were student choreographed, with Ryan guiding us and molding the items during his vetting. We have our next big production in Feb 2010, which I really hope I can be part of, or I'll be severely heart-broken.

For now, some of us will be down for the Suntec Hip Hop Dance Competition, which is pretty high profile, even more so than Funkamania. I'm glad I've got the chance to compete! I don't have high expectations for us, because this competition is known for attracting very skilled teams like NRA (who are sending in more than 10 teams by the way) for instance. But at least it'll be an experience, and a chance for me to grow again! =) Then there's Vivace, Convocation and Dancetitude too. I'm down for Vivace, and I had fun learning Nic's choreography today. Glad to take on someone else's style again! =)

That's all for now. I'll be posting up photos, and hopefully videos soon!

but I can't say so, my lips just tremble.

[RAW!] SHIWEI says:
GOOD JOB FELICIA=)

[RAW!] SHIWEI says:
am pleased with our item todae=)

[RAW!] Fel* says:
heys

[RAW!] Fel* says:
yup you too!

[RAW!] Fel* says:
and we must keep it up! =)

Believe it or not, I was so excited about going for Emix again that I had trouble sleeping the night before!

I'm so pleased with today's rehearsal! Especially for Shiwei's item, because we've worked hard to bring out this chemistry between us, and I think we've done it right because Ryan had very few comments for us (with Ryan, no news is good news). And although this is new to me, I've been enjoying portraying those emotions of love, anger, betrayal and regret too (I play a cheating girlfriend who gets her retribution).

My favourite item in RAW is the combined guys item, in particular the dance for Stuttering. It's boyband style, and people like Chin Ta and Shiwei look so good on stage it kills me to watch them dance! Chin Ta is so adorable it makes me wanna hug him. And Shiwei has this killer charisma, which together with his good looks, are gonna smother all the ladies in Butter Factory. I've watched them dance numerous times but I still squeal whenever I see that dance. The same few girls in Emix will always gather and giggle among ourselves during Stuttering. Haha.

Wow my legs are like jelly now. Gotta sleep now, for I have another long day tomorrow!

I should do this too.

"Someone asked me, what is the goal I have in life.
How much money do I want to target to make per month/per annum and so on.
I replied, I have no set target.
And its not because I have no ambition.
But to me, setting a mark, a figure.
Is placing a cap on my ambition.
I'm placing a limitation as to what I can do, and will do.
What I can achieve and will achieve.
To me, I do not believe in settings targets.
Because I believe in making as much money as possible.
Regardless, my age, time and place."

-taken from Belinda's blog