Monday, February 15, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Every production is different
And so was Intersection. While we weren’t as neat or technically superb like the dancers from NRA, we were special. We made things out of music that one wouldn’t label as “hip hop”, and I think we did a pretty good job at it.
The NLB drama centre is a good place to dance at – nice foyer, showers in our dressing rooms, and well done stage lightings. Performance wise, I’m glad that the flow of items, the transitions and quick changes went smoothly. My first 3 items were the most demanding parts for me, because I had quick changes in between items, and quick change was the killer, not the dance itself, because although I was tired, I couldn’t just stand at a corner and catch my breath, but I had to stay focused and rush to change my costumes. Unlike dancing, there was no allowance for mistakes as that would mean that I wouldn’t be able to reach my next item on time, and that would leave me mentally shaken too. The most nerve-wrecking one was my 14-second quick change (I never had such a fast change before) from Country Boy to Shiwei’s item, and I’m glad my 3 dressers and I pulled it off. =)
Of course, I’m happy that Shiwei’s item went well too. All the couples finally executed their steps together correctly. We only had freaking 7 trainings for his item, and it was no doubt taxing, but hey, we did it! It was my most grueling item as dancing alongside him meant that I still had to keep up my strength and stamina in order to match up to him, despite having hardly anytime to recover from my previous items.
I don’t know if I’m happy & relieved or sad that this is over. Intersection was my bumpiest journey yet – while I had my pleasant, memorable moments, this period of time was also fraught with stress, angst, & fatigue. Although I'm glad that this is finally over, it does feel empty now that I’m not going to see and dance with the Emixers tonight. I don’t know how I managed to survive on an average of 5 hours of sleep each night for the past few weeks and go to work and dance training the next day, but I wouldn’t mind doing this just for a little longer.
The NLB drama centre is a good place to dance at – nice foyer, showers in our dressing rooms, and well done stage lightings. Performance wise, I’m glad that the flow of items, the transitions and quick changes went smoothly. My first 3 items were the most demanding parts for me, because I had quick changes in between items, and quick change was the killer, not the dance itself, because although I was tired, I couldn’t just stand at a corner and catch my breath, but I had to stay focused and rush to change my costumes. Unlike dancing, there was no allowance for mistakes as that would mean that I wouldn’t be able to reach my next item on time, and that would leave me mentally shaken too. The most nerve-wrecking one was my 14-second quick change (I never had such a fast change before) from Country Boy to Shiwei’s item, and I’m glad my 3 dressers and I pulled it off. =)
Of course, I’m happy that Shiwei’s item went well too. All the couples finally executed their steps together correctly. We only had freaking 7 trainings for his item, and it was no doubt taxing, but hey, we did it! It was my most grueling item as dancing alongside him meant that I still had to keep up my strength and stamina in order to match up to him, despite having hardly anytime to recover from my previous items.
I don’t know if I’m happy & relieved or sad that this is over. Intersection was my bumpiest journey yet – while I had my pleasant, memorable moments, this period of time was also fraught with stress, angst, & fatigue. Although I'm glad that this is finally over, it does feel empty now that I’m not going to see and dance with the Emixers tonight. I don’t know how I managed to survive on an average of 5 hours of sleep each night for the past few weeks and go to work and dance training the next day, but I wouldn’t mind doing this just for a little longer.
Monday, February 8, 2010
just dance, gonna be okay
So today is our first bump-in day, can’t believe Intersection is almost here. Things are finally falling into place, Intersection is going to be slightly unconventional, and I hope the audience will come to appreciate it. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed every moment of this journey – I’ve had my unhappy moments – but it doesn’t matter anymore, just gonna dance my heart out on Wednesday. I’ve been seeing the Emixers everyday for the past several weeks, I’m definitely gonna miss that.
Shiwei’s item is finally starting to take shape too. =) We’re left we working on the couples’ chemistry and nailing my CRAZY quick change (<15 seconds). I never had to do such a fast quick change before, omg. The item isn’t one with explosive energy unlike those you see in typical hip hop pieces, but I hope the audience will enjoy it nevertheless.
Gonna leave office soon. Couldn’t focus at work the whole morning, although I didn’t have much work to do anyway, because all I really want to do now is to be at the NLB Drama Centre.
Shiwei’s item is finally starting to take shape too. =) We’re left we working on the couples’ chemistry and nailing my CRAZY quick change (<15 seconds). I never had to do such a fast quick change before, omg. The item isn’t one with explosive energy unlike those you see in typical hip hop pieces, but I hope the audience will enjoy it nevertheless.
Gonna leave office soon. Couldn’t focus at work the whole morning, although I didn’t have much work to do anyway, because all I really want to do now is to be at the NLB Drama Centre.
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