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!
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