Dance for Life!

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→ New Beginner-Intro Course at Kampong Chai Chee CC: Click Here

→ Payment for new term (Jan-Mar 2012) http://dancingballet.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-term-fees.html

→ TERMDATES (updated 08/01/12) for January - March 2012 Click Here

→ Wondering about the difference between full-sole and split-sole ballet shoes? Read Article: Full-soles VS. Split-soles

→ Adult Ballet Open House 2009 was a success! Congratulations to all my students...you guys did a fantastic job =P Hope this has given you a good exposure/ sneak preview of how actual performances work! Click Here to watch the rehearsals video!

→ Read my Nutcracker '08 article published on artzine.wordpress.com. Click here!

→ Recommended Attire

Singapore Adult Ballet Classes

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Classes Available:

1. Beginner-Intro -- With no previous dance/ballet background
Strictly only two intakes for new Beginner Class per year: January and July.

2. Beginner 1 -- Some dance background needed (Knowledge of basic positions, posture, weight placement). For those who have completed Beginner-Intro Class.

3. Beginner 2 -- Around RAD Grade 1-3 standard. For those who have completed at least 1 term of Beginner 1 Class, or with dance/ballet background.

4. Intermediate 1 -- Around RAD Grade 3-5 standard. For those who have completed at least 2 terms of Beginner 2, or with previous ballet background.

5. Intermediate 2 -- Around RAD Grade 5-6 standard. At least 1-year of adult ballet class experience. Able to do single pirouettes.

6. Intermediate 3 -- Around RAD Intermediate Foundation standard. Ballet background required. At least 1-year of adult ballet class experience.

7. Advance 1 -- Around RAD Intermediate standard. Freework class. This is also a pre-pointe class, so participants should be able to be execute all steps en demi pointe.

8. Open Class -- Level 1 & 2 standard (with less explanation =P). Around RAD Grade 8 or Intermediate standard. Pointe work.

for Class Timetable and Locations

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My Dance Story

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~I've decided to tell my dance story...as an inspiration to other dancers and dancer-to-bes. Enjoy!~

I first started dancing at the age of 5...and took my first Primary RAD exam at 7. Unfortunately, my parents stopped my classes when we shifted to a new town that did not offer ballet classes. When a Yamaha School was set up there a few years later, I dragged my mother to the school to let me sign up for classes. I was so upset when I found out they didn't have classes "for my age and grade at the moment". On the other hand, I guess my parents were quite relieved as my piano lessons were already eating into their pockets.

I continued on with life of course =P...but still looking with envy at other girls dressed in pink leotard and skirts on their way to ballet lessons. My passion still burned in me...and grew as I read ballet story books at the Tampines Regional Library. When I finished reading all the ballet books available, I had to switch libraries...

Just when I thought I could find no more ballet books to read, I chanced upon an RAD guidebook for Pre-primary to Grade 5. Using my window sill as a barre while I carefully copied the pictures in the book which I placed on a music stand, I began my self-taught ballet at the age of 13. Soon I found that I wasn't able to understand the steps on my own. What made me decide I had to find a teacher was this step called "glissades". It was mind-boggling...the pictures only showed poses of the movement...but nothing between the poses. (yeah, I didn't have internet at that time for me to click on "glissades" and watch a real dancer execute the step)

I started calling up dance schools in the yellow pages...I was going nuts...I just had to dance! The rates they quoted to me were all for adult beginners...which were too expensive for someone like me with an $18/week allowance. I finally found my beloved teacher, Mrs Lim Soo Chern through a church friend. I was 15. Mrs Lim allowed me to stomp around her studio with the rest of her Grade 6 students...letting me find my way. My fellow classmates were extremely helpful, agreeing to come down earlier every week to coach me just before lessons.

2 yrs later, I took my Intermediate Foundation (RAD Vocational Exams)...with a sprained ankle. Yeah I was seriously depressed and freaked out about my ankle. But things turned out okay. The next few years I took Grades 6-8, achieving perfect scores for Grades 6 & 7. My Grade 6 was done with my still-recovering ankle, and Grade 7 was done with a fresh sprain on the other leg. Grade 8 was done with stress fractures on both legs from the knees down to the feet. I found out that I had very lax ligaments...so that in addition to my late and accelerated training caused all my injuries.

I finally did my latest examination in 2005 (Intermediate RAD) with a pinched nerve in my foot which didn't allow me to dance for the crucial last 2wks before the exams. So far, I have danced with SDT in the role of snowflakes in The Nutcracker in Dec 2005 (with the pinched nerve and a sprained toe) as well as "dance of the hours" in Coppelia March 2007 (for once no injury!). I'm glad that my passion has driven me to survive such "ordeals".

My dream has been to teach late beginners or late "restarters" like myself..just like the way my teacher patiently groomed me to what I have become. I have also found great importance in conditioning exercises that have helped me strengthen and tone my muscles to make up for my lax ligaments, and stretching exercises to soothe and lengthen tired muscles to reduce overuse injury. This is the impetus for my Stretch & Strengthen classes.

I hope my story has inspired you! Do email me with your own stories which I would gladly post here =P

Keep on dancing and live your dreams!

January - March 2012 Term Dates

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!
All classes: 10 lessons per term

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Sunday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 2
January 8, 15, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 22 January (CNY eve)
March 4, 18, 25
No lesson: 11 March (School Holidays)
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 8 April

Sunday 8.30-9.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 2
January 8, 15, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 22 January (CNY eve)
March 4, 18, 25
No lesson: 11 March (School Holidays)
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 8 April
Saturday 7.45-8.45pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
January 7, 14, 28
No lesson: 21 January (CNY Weekend)
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 24, 31 (Lesson on 10th march is a make up lesson for last term)
No lesson: 17 March (School Holidays)
Next term starts: 7 April

Saturday 7.45-9.15pm: Adult Ballet Advanced 1 (at the moment no change of fees till next term)
January 7, 14, 28
No lesson: 21 January (CNY Weekend)
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 24, 31 (Lesson on 10th march is a make up lesson for last term)
No lesson: 17 March (School Holidays)
Next term starts: 7 April

Cairnhill CC
Friday 6.30-7.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
January 6, 13, 27
No lesson: 20 January (CNY Weekend)February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9, 23
No lesson: 16 March (School Holidays)
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 30 March

Friday 7.45-9.15pm: RAD Intermediate (Only for existing students. "Audition" Needed for new students)
January 6, 13, 27
No lesson: 20 January (CNY Weekend)
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9, 23
No lesson: 16 March (School Holidays)
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 30 March

New Term Fees

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FOR CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY

Just a gentle reminder to make payment for the new term before the term starts! Click on the link and register for your respective classes.

Payment for Saturday 7.45-8.45pm classes are not available online as this is an advanced class and we're trying to avoid having Beginners trying to register for the wrong class haha!

Have a great week ahead!

For Kampong Chai Chee CC:
http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&actionIndex=searchClassList&idProduct=712054&CWT=

For Cairnhill CC:
http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&actionIndex=searchClassList&idProduct=712054&CWT=

New Beginner-Intro Class

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Just a quick update before I go off on my holiday from 15 to 19 December:

New course in January 2012:
- 4th January 2012
- Kampong Chai Chee CC
- Wednesdays 8.30-9.30pm
- 4 sessions for $50 (PAssioncard members)
- For complete beginners with no ballet background
- Registration is open.
Online registration:
http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=ACMParticipantMaintain&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&IdProdInst=17868559&CWT=
Registration at CCs: Quote course code "C17868559"
- after making payment, please email me at joni.danceforlife@gmail.com so that I can email you any updates.

Thank you!

September - November 2011 Term Dates & December Programme

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!
All classes: 10 lessons per term

DECEMBER CLASS PROGRAMME

- Likely to have stretch classes in place of ballet lessons on:
1. Wednesdays at Kampong Chai Chee CC (8.30-9.30pm) --> 7th and 14th Dec
2. Fridays at Cairnhill CC (7.00-8.00pm) --> 2nd and 9th Dec
- Subject to number of students indicating interest
- Please email me at joni.danceforlife@gmail.com with subject heading "Stretch Class Wednesday" or "Stretch Class Friday" to register. Registrations close 20th November.

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Sunday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 2
Septermber 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 13, 20, 27
No lesson: 6 November (Hari Raya Haji)
TERM BREAK: Whole of DEC! Please attend the Stretch classes to keep your bones moving!

Next term starts: January 2012 TBC

Sunday 8.30-9.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 2
Septermber 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 13, 20, 27
No lesson: 6 November (Hari Raya Haji)
December 4

TERM BREAK: Rest of DEC! Please attend the Stretch classes to keep your bones moving!
Next term starts: TBC

Saturday 7.45-8.45pm: Adult Ballet Advanced 1
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 5 November (Hari Raya Haji Weekend)
December 3
No lesson: 10 December (Need to help out in a performance)
TERM BREAK: Rest of DEC! Please attend the Stretch classes to keep your bones moving!
Next term starts: January 2012

Saturday 8.45-9.45pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 1
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 5 November (Hari Raya Haji Weekend)
December 3
No lesson: 10 December (Need to help out in a performance)

TERM BREAK: Rest of DEC! Please attend the Stretch classes to keep your bones moving!
Next term starts: January 2012

Cairnhill CC
Friday 6.30-7.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 11, 18, 25
No lesson: 4 November (Hari Raya Haji Weekend)
TERM BREAK: Whole of DEC! Please attend the Stretch classes to keep your bones moving!

Next term starts: TBC

Friday 7.45-9.15pm: RAD Intermediate (Only for existing students. "Audition" Needed for new students)
September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 11, 18, 25
No lesson: 4 November (Hari Raya Haji Weekend)
TERM BREAK: Whole of DEC! Please attend the Stretch classes to keep your bones moving!

Next term starts: TBC

New Course Registration

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Beginner 1
(for those who have completed 4wks of Beginner-Intro)

Sundays 8.30-9.30pm at Kampong Chai Chee CC
** will be changed to 8.00-9.00pm once I notify the class before that of change in timing
Starts 14th August 2011.

Sign up at any CC using this course code:
C17348052

Or online:
Click Here

July - September 2011 Term Dates

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!
All classes: 10 lessons per term

Pasir Ris East CC
Sunday 2.30-3.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 14, 21, 28
No lesson: 7 August (National Day weekend!!)
September 4, 11
Next term starts: Class to close!! I want to focus more time and energy on one CC rather than rush around from place to place =)

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Sunday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 2
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 14, 21, 28
No lesson: 7 August (National Day weekend!!)
September 4, 11
TERM BREAK: NOOO
Next term starts: 18 September

Sunday 8.30-9.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 1
August 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18
TERM BREAK: NOOO
Next term starts: 25 September (Beginner 2)

Saturday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Advanced 1
July 2, 16, 23, 30
No lesson: 9 July (cousin's wedding)
August 13, 20
No lesson: 6 August (National Day Weekend!)
No lesson: 27 August (Polling Day)
September 3, 10, 17, 24
TERM BREAK: NOOOO
Next term starts: 1 October

Saturday 8.35-9.35pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 1
July 2, 16, 23, 30
No lesson: 9 July (cousin's wedding)
August 13, 20
No lesson: 6 August (National Day Weekend!)
No lesson: 27 August (Polling Day)
September 3, 10, 17, 24
TERM BREAK: NOOOO
Next term starts: 1 October

Cairnhill CC
Friday 6.30-7.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 5 August (National Day Weekend!)
September 2, 9
TERM BREAK: NOOOO
Next term starts: 16 September

Friday 7.45-9.15pm: RAD Intermediate (Only for existing students. "Audition" Needed for new students)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 5 August (National Day Weekend!)
September 2, 9
TERM BREAK: NOOOO
Next term starts: 16 September

New Beginner-Intro Class and Changes to class labels

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Beginner-Intro class on Wednesday 8.00-9.15pm lasting 4 weeks
- Kampong Chai Chee CC
- $45 for 4 lessons (PAssion card members), $50 for 4 lessons (non-PAssion card members)
- Class would accommodate up to 20-25 beginners. Covers the basics of use of muscles, strengthening, eyeline, basic arm and leg positions, french terms.
- All of my current students can attend as observers as a refresher course, and (more importantly) help be my extra sets of eyes or assistants in class.
- After the 4 weeks, remaining "surviving students" will attend the Sunday beginner 1 classes.

Sign up online at this link: PA website link
or at any CC by quoting this Course Code: C17176711
Drop me an email at joni.danceforlife@gmail.com after registering so that I can keep you updated!

I've been wanting to set up Dance For Life Club on wednesday evenings once a mth, but need people to help organise (i.e keeping track of members and their contact details, spreading announcements etc.)

At the same time, I'm running short on studio space with too many students per intake (and energy on weekends to teach consecutive classes). the upcoming beginner intake in July would be quite a handful. I think many attend adult ballet just to have a taste of it, and then look for other forms of hobbies after that. So I am hoping my new idea would benefit those who only want a sampler, as well as allow as many people on my waiting list as possible to have a go. After which, those who stay on after one term would have a better time with me having a smaller beginner class size. In addition, those who attended the Beginner-Intro class would have had quite a good foundation and would be able to learn faster.

April - June 2011 Timetable

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April - June 2011 Term Dates

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!
All classes: 10 lessons per term
**I've changed the names of the courses to ease confusion!**

Pasir Ris East CC
Sunday 2.30-3.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
April 3, 10, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
No lesson: 1 May (labour day)
June 5, 12, 19
TERM BREAK: 26 June
Next term starts: 3 July

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Sunday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 2
April 3, 10, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
No lesson: 1 May (labour day)
June 5, 12, 19
TERM BREAK: 26 June
Next term starts: 3rd July

Saturday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Advanced 1
April 2, 9, 23, 30
No lesson: 16 April (RAD exam preparation)
May 14, 21, 28
No lesson: 7 May (Polling Day)
June 4, 11, 18
TERM BREAK: 25 June
Next term starts: 2nd July

Saturday 8.35-9.35pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 1
April 2, 9, 23, 30
No lesson: 16 April (RAD exam preparation)
May 14, 21, 28
No lesson: 7 May (Polling Day)
June 4, 11, 18
TERM BREAK: 25 June
Next term starts: 2nd July

Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm
Classes closed for the time being. Timeslot to be used for Adult Ballet Club (yes...its gona happen! i just need volunteers for a committee =P)

Geylang West CC
Classes temporarily closed for CC renovation. Next term likely to be July 2011.

Cairnhill CC
Friday 6.30-7.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
April 1, 8, 15, 29
No lesson: 22 April (Good Friday)
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10
TERM BREAK: 17, 24 June
Next term starts: 1st July

Friday 7.45-9.15pm: RAD Intermediate (Only for existing students. "Audition" Needed for new students)
April 1, 8, 15, 29
No lesson: 22 April (Good Friday)
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10
TERM BREAK: 17, 24 June
Next term starts: 1st July

January - March 2011 Timetable

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January - March 2011 Term Dates

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!
All classes: 10 lessons per term
**I've changed the names of the courses to ease confusion!**

Pasir Ris East CC
Sunday 2.30-3.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 13, 20, 27
No lesson: 6 February (CNY weekend)
March 6, 13, 20
TERM BREAK: 27th March
Next term starts: 3rd April

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Sunday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Beginner 1
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 13, 20, 27
No lesson: 6 February (CNY weekend)
March 6, 13, 20
TERM BREAK: 27th March
Next term starts: 3rd April

Saturday 7.30-8.30pm: Adult Ballet Advanced 1
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 5 February (CNY weekend)
March 5, 12, 19
TERM BREAK: 26th March
Next term starts: 2nd April

Saturday 8.35-9.35pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 1
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26
No lesson: 5 February (CNY weekend)
March 5, 12, 19
TERM BREAK: 26th March
Next term starts: 2nd April

Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm
Classes closed for the time being. Timeslot to be used for Adult Ballet Club (yes...its gona happen! i just need volunteers for a committee =P)

Geylang West CC
Classes temporarily closed for CC renovation. Next term likely to be July 2011.

Cairnhill CC
Friday 6.30-7.30pm: Adult Ballet Intermediate 2
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 18, 25
No lesson: 4 February (CNY weekend)
No lesson: 11 February (i'm attending a friend's wedding)
March 4, 11, 18, 25
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 1st April

Friday 7.45-9.15pm: RAD Intermediate (Only for existing students. "Audition" needed for new students)
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 18, 25
No lesson: 4 February (CNY weekend)
No lesson: 11 February (i'm attending a friend's wedding)
March 4, 11, 18, 25
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 1st April

New Intake January 2011

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Registrations for New Intake for January 2011 now open!

Details
Venue: Kampong Chai Chee CC (Dance studio at Level 2)
Day/Time: Sundays 7.30-8.30pm (First lesson may end 8.45pm for those who need to fit shoes)
Start date: 9 January 2011

Where to register
Online: PA Website Click Here (Course Code C16329039)
At any CC counter: Let staff know you would like to register for a course at Kampong Chai Chee CC and quote this course code --> C16329039
Please note that some CCs may not be willing to provide this service. You may wish to register directly at Kampong Chai Chee CC to prevent a wasted trip.

Adult Ballet Christmas Party 2010

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The day we've all been waiting for!! Adult Ballet Christmas Party! For all my ballet students new or old =P...you can bring your friends along too! Hang out with your fellow ballet-enthusiasts, watch ballet dvds, play ballet-themed games! Yes...overdose of ballet...wheeeee!!

DAY/TIME: 25th December 2010, Saturday 5.30-10.30pm
LOCATION: My Home (RSVP for the address)
RSVP by 18th December to: tanjoni@gmail.com or FB Event Link

~I’ll be preparing/ordering everything. So pleeeeeaasssee do not get anything ok? We usually have too much leftovers! I would however appreciate kitchen hands, so let me know if you can come by earlier to help out! ~

Hearing-Impaired dancers!!

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11 December 7.00pm: Open House 2010 =)

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Email me at tanjoni@gmail.com to reserve your seats! =P

Synchrony

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Hi dearest dancers!

to those involved in the 2010 adult ballet open house and getting nightmares from hearing me saying "turn out!", "elbows in!", "look front!", "where's your eyeline!??!"....here are 2 videos for u! haha...we're working towards a beautiful synchrony. we can't see the effects while being in the group of dancers...but if u take a step back as the audience...you can fully appreciate the wondrous clean lines of our moving art.

no one is less important than the other. there may be soloists..there may be someone else standing in that front line. but every single one of you contribute to the lovely painting. enjoy the videos!

Open House 2010 =)

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LAST FEW REHEARSALS:
4th December Saturday 1.30-3.45pm (Geylang West CC Studio/Stage)
--> 1.30-2.30pm Gamzatti,
--> 2.30-3.45 The Swan and Esmeralda

LAST FULL DRESS REHEARSAL:
8th December Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm (Geylang West CC Stage)
--> I'll be rushing down from KPCC. Please use that time to warm up and revise your steps with your friends. Booked the entire hall so you guys don't have to be shy about going in with people around playing badminton.
--> I will need someone or a group of you to help me get the keys to unlock the sound room, open all the shutters (or we'll have a great sauna again), turn on the lights and fans....etc..coz I'm not able to go down earlier. Please volunteer your services if you are able to reach there early. Thank you!

EVENT DAY REHEARSAL:
2.00pm -- Reach GWCC
For full schedules, please refer to your emails!

Open House will be on 11th December this year!
Classes involved:
1. Friday Cairnhill CC 6.30-7.30pm, 7.45-9.15pm
2. Saturday Kampong Chai Chee CC 7.30-8.35pm, 8.35-9.35pm
3. Sunday Pasir Ris East CC 2.30-3.30pm

Please come for lessons to learn the steps!

October - December 2010 Timetable

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October - December 2010 Term Dates

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!

Pasir Ris East CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 2.30-3.30pm
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12
TERM BREAK: 19th and 26th December
Next term starts: 9th January 2011

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 7.30-8.30pm
October 3, 17, 24, 31 (No class on 10th October -- We're watching International Ballet Gala!)
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12, 19
TERM BREAK: 26th December
Next term starts: 9th January 2011

Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 7.30-8.30pm
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 20, 27 (No class on 13th November -- CC closed due to a function)
December 4, 18
NO CLASS 11 December (Open house. EVERYONE PLEASE GO DOWN TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS!)
Term Break: 25th December
Next Term Starts: 8th January 2011

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 8.35-9.35pm
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 20, 27 (No class on 13th November -- CC closed due to a function)
December 4, 18
NO CLASS 11 December (Open house. EVERYONE PLEASE GO DOWN TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS!)
Term Break: 25th December
Next Term Starts: 8th January 2011

Level 2 Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm (10 lessons)
Next term starts: Classes closed for the time being. Timeslot to be used for combined rehearsals

Geylang West CC
Classes temporarily closed for CC renovation. Next term likely to be April 2011.

Cairnhill CC
Level 1 (Basic) Friday 6.30-7.30pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12, 19, 26 (No class: 5 November -- Deepavali)
December 3, 10, 17
Term Break: 24th and 31st December
Next Term Starts: 7th January 2011

Open Class Friday 7.45-9.15pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12, 19, 26 (No class: 5 November -- Deepavali)
December 3, 10
Term Break: 17th, 24th and 31st December
Next Term Starts: 7th January 2011

July - September 2010 Timetable

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July - September 2010 Term Dates

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Dearest dancers, do inform me if you spot any errors in my term dates! Thank you!

Pasir Ris East CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 2.30-3.30pm
July 11, 18, 25
Aug 1, 15, 22, 29 -- No Class on 8 August..MY BRO'S WEDDING!!
September 5, 12, 19, 26
NO TERM BREAK
Next term starts: 3 October

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Beginner 2 Sunday 7.30-8.30pm
July 11, 18, 25
Aug 1, 15, 22, 29 -- No Class on 8 August..MY BRO'S WEDDING!!
Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
NO TERM BREAK
Next Term Starts: 3 October

Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 7.30-8.30pm
July 3, 10, 24, 31 (NO CLASS 17th July, we're watching BUTS together!)
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11, 18
NO CLASS: 17 July (BUTS performance)
Term Break: 25 September
Next Term Starts: 2 October

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 8.35-9.35pm
July 3, 10, 24, 31 (NO CLASS 17th July, we're watching BUTS together!)
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11, 18
NO CLASS: 17 July (BUTS performance)
Term Break: 25 September
Next Term Starts: 2 October

Level 2 Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm (10 lessons)
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 11, 18, 25 -- No Class on 4 August (watching SOTA showcase)
September 1, 8, 15
Term Break: 22 September
Next term starts: Classes closed for the time being. Timeslot to be used for combined rehearsals

Geylang West CC
Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 12.30-1.45pm
July 3, 17, 24, 31 (No Class: 10 July)
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11, 18
Term Break: 25 September
Next Term Starts: 2 October

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 1.45-2.45pm
July 3, 17, 24, 31 (No Class: 10 July)
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11, 18
Term Break: 25 September
Next Term Starts: 2 October

Beginner II Saturday 2.45-3.45pm
July 3, 17, 24, 31 (No Class: 10 July)
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11, 18
Term Break: 25 September
Next Term Starts: 2 October

Cairnhill CC
Level 1 (Basic) Friday 6.30-7.30pm
July 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Sept 3, 17, 24 (No Class: 10 Sept -- Hari Raya Puasa)
Next Term Starts: 1 October (its children's day so come and have fun!!! haha!)

Open Class Friday 7.45-9.15pm -- 10 lessons
July 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Sept 3, 17, (No Class: 10 Sept -- Hari Raya Puasa)
Term Break: 24 September
Next Term Starts: 1 October (its children's day so come and have fun!!! haha!)

April - June 2010 Timetable

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KPCC April - June 2010 Term Dates

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Saturday 7.30-8.30pm (Level 1 Intermediate)

Saturday 8.40-9.40pm (Level 1 Basic)

April 10, 17, 24

May 8, 15, 22, 29

*No class on 1st May (Labour Day Holiday)

June 5, 12, 19, 26

Sunday 7.30-8.30pm (Beginner 1)

April 18, 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

June 13, 20, 27

*No class on 6th June

July 4

Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm (Level 2)

March 31

April 7, 21, 28

*No class 14th April (RAD exams)

May 5, 12, 19, 26

June 9, 16, 23

*No class 2nd April (my exam!!)

GWCC April - June 2010 Term Dates

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Level 1 Intermediate 12.45-1.45pm

Level 1 Basic 1.45-2.45pm

Beginner 2 2.45-3.45pm

April 10, 17, 24

May 8, 15, 22, 29

*No class on 1st May (Labour Day Holiday)

June 5, 12, 19, 26

CHCC April - June 2010 Term Dates

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Level 1 Basic 6.30-7.30pm (11lessons/term)

Open Class 7.45-9.15pm (10lessons/term)

April 9, 16, 23, 30

May 7, 14, 21

*No class on 28th May (Vesak Day Holiday)

June 4, 11, 18

*No class on 25th June (i'll be watching SCGS "Jewels" Dance show!!)

July 2 (make up lesson for Level 1 Basic)

NEW COURSES -- Ballet Beginner 1

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~ 18 April Sundays 8.00-9.00pm at Kampong Chai Chee

Click Here to register online

or register at any CC using this course code: C15126773

*Note*

PA Website only works on Internet Explorer. Sorry Firefox lovers!!

The Thinking Dancer Topic 5 ~ Full-soles VS. Split-soles

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Article taken from AllAboutDance.com Facebook

"Marie Ann Cupis de Camargo, of the Royal Ballet, is credited with helping create the first ballet slipper. In the 1700s, she began dancing in slippers instead of shoes with heels to allow for more graceful jumping and leaping. Ballet shoes...have come a long way since that time and now dancers have many varieties to choose from, like full-sole or split-sole slippers.

As the name suggests, a full-sole shoe has a “full” sole that runs the length of a dancer’s foot from the heel to the toe. A split-sole shoe has two smaller soles at the toe and heel of the shoe. There is no sole at the arch of the foot.

Many beginners wear full-sole slippers because the shoe has extra arch support for students who are just learning to work through their foot and pointe. Intermediate and advanced dancers often wear split-sole slippers because these shoes offer more flexibility and cleaner lines. They also allow dancers to better feel the floor.

Whether you wear full sole, split sole, leather or canvas – visit AllAboutDance.com to find your perfect shoe!"

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Adult Ballet Open House Rehearsals Video

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I decided to piece together all our rehearsals....all the hard work that led up to the actual performance. Enjoy! =P

January - March 2010 Term Dates

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Pasir Ris East CC
Beginner 1 Sunday 3.00-4.00pm **10 lessons this term
Feb 7, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr 4, 11, 18
No Term Break
Next Term Starts: 25 April

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Level 1 (Intermediate) Sunday 8.30-9.30pm
Jan 2010: Class will combine with Saturday's Level 1 Intermediate

Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 7.30-8.30pm
Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 (No Class: 2nd January)
Feb 6, 20, 27 (No Class: 13th Feb -- CNY Eve)
Mar 6, 13, 20 (No Class: 27th Mar -- I'm on course)
Apr 3
No Term Break
Next Term Starts: 3 April

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 8.30-9.30pm
Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 (No Class: 2nd January)
Feb 6, 20, 27 (No Class: 13th Feb -- CNY Eve)
Mar 6, 13, 20 (No Class: 27th Mar -- I'm on course)
Apr 3
No Term Break
Next Term Starts: 3 April

Mixed-RAD Class Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
Mar 3, 10, 17
Term Break: 24 March
Next term starts: 31 March

Geylang West CC
Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 12.45-1.45pm
Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 (No Class: 2nd January)
Feb 6, 20, 27 (No Class: 13th Feb -- CNY Eve)
Mar 6, 13, 20 (No Class: 27th Mar -- I'm on course)
Apr 3
No Term Break
Next Term Starts: 10 April

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 1.45-2.45pm **10 lessons this term
*9th Jan will be a make up lesson for oct-dec 2009 term
Jan 16, 23, 30 (No Class: 2nd January)
Feb 6, 20, 27 (No Class: 13th Feb -- CNY Eve)
Mar 6, 13, 20 (No Class: 27th Mar -- I'm on course)
Apr 3
No Term Break
Next Term Starts: 10 April

Beginner I Saturday 2.45-3.45pm *NEW CLASS*
Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 (No Class: 2nd January)
Feb 6, 20, 27 (No Class: 13th Feb -- CNY Eve)
Mar 6, 13, 20 (No Class: 27th Mar -- I'm on course)
Apr 3
No Term Break
Next Term Starts: 10 April

Cairnhill CC
Level 1 (Basic) Friday 6.30-7.30pm
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 (No Class: 1st January)
Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Mar 5, 12, 19
Term Break: 26th March, 2nd April (Good friday holiday)

Open Class Friday 7.45-9.15pm
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 (No Class: 1st January)
Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Mar 5, 12, 19
Term Break: 26th March, 2nd April (Good friday holiday)

prac vids

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edna prac 29nov

esmeralda (rehearsal 28nov, 1st try)

Adult Ballet Open House 2009!

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Location: Geylang West CC Hall
Map: PA Website Link Streetdirectory.com Link
Time: 7.00-8.30pm

Wonder what our adult ballet students have been up to? Adult Ballet Students from Kampong Chai Chee CC, Geylang West CC and Cairnhill CC have come together to bring to you a mini-showcase! Join in the fun and enjoy our interactive and educational programme!

Programe Highlights:
- Introduction to ballet and try-for-fun for all guests
- Mini-Showcase 1 -- Ports De Bras exercise to 'The Swan' (Levels 1 and 2)
- Mini-Showcase 2 -- Tendu exercise to 'Esmeralda Variation' (Levels 1, 2 and Open Class)
- Mini-Showcase 3 -- Allegro exercise 'Gamzatti Variation' (Levels 2 and Open Class)
- Curtain Call -- Reverence (All Performers)
- Post-Show Chat -- Photos and Drinks

Men's Gymnastics Video

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haha..ok..not really ballet..but still...its so nice and synchronised! An especially important thing for us to think about as we prepare for our open house on 12th dec. no matter how "small" you think your role is...you're important. every single performer contributes to the intended effect seen by the audience. if anyone thinks that she isn't important and decides that she doesn't have to look as "nice" as the rest, the performance wouldn't be the same.

from an audience's point of view...we like to watch a performance as a whole...shapes and emotions created by a group of dancers moving in unity. if one fails to keep up, the audience will get distracted. if only the "main cast" dance well...the audience will only focus on the good ones...missing the whole point of an item. so...lets learn from these guys...and do our best! =P

Singapore Adult Ballet Classes

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PLEASE REFER TO http://dancingballet.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-june-2010-timetable.html for a nicer looking and more updated Class Schedule!

(Updated as of 15th March 2010)

*NOTE*: Different community centres use different Course Titles for my classes so do take note of the course title before signing up!

COURSES AT PASIR RIS EAST CC
1. Beginner 1 **NEW CLASS**
Course Opening: 19th March 2010
Date/Time: Sundays 2.00-3.00pm
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Basic
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link: Click Here to Register Online (Course Code: C14999652)
PAssion Card Link: http://www.passioncard.com.sg/pa/index.html

2. Beginner 2
Course Opening: 7th March 2010
Date/Time: Sundays 3.00-4.00pm
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Basic
Course Fee: $110/10lessons (for PAssion Card members), $115/10lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link: Online registration closed

COURSES AT KAMPONG CHAI CHEE CC
1. Beginner 1 **NEW CLASS**
Course Opening: 18th April 2010
Day/Time: Sundays 8.00-9.00pm
Location: Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre (near Bedok Interchange)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Level 1
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

2. Level 1 (Intermediate)
Course Opening: 9 January 2010
Day/Time: Saturdays 7.30-8.30pm
Location: Kampong Chai Chee CC (near Bedok MRT)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Level 1
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:
PAssion Card Link: http://www.passioncard.com.sg/pa/index.html

3. Level 1 (Basic)
Course Opening: 9 January 2009
Day/Time: Saturdays 8.40-9.40pm
Location: Kampong Chai Chee CC (near Bedok MRT)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Level 1
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)

3. Mixed-RAD Syllabus Class (Free work, RAD Grade 5, 6, and Intermediate Foundation) --> Entry Via Audition Only
Course Opening: 6 January 2010
Day/Time: Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm
Location: Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre (near Bedok Interchange)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Level 2
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

COURSES AT GEYLANG WEST CC
1. Beginner 1
Course Opening: 9 January 2010
Day/Time: Saturdays 2.45-3.45pm
Location: Geylang West CC (near Kallang MRT)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Beginner I
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

2. Level 1 (Basic)
Course Opening: 9 January 2010
Day/Time: Saturdays 1.45-2.45pm
Location: Geylang West CC (near Kallang MRT)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Beginner I
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

3. Level 1 (Basic/Intermediate combined class)
Course Opening: 9 January 2010
Day/Time: Saturdays 12.45-1.45pm
Location: Geylang West CC (near Kallang MRT)
Course Title: Adult Ballet - Level 1 (Basic)
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $125/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

COURSES AT CAIRNHILL CC
1. Level 1 (Basic)
Course Opening: 8 January 2009
Day/Time: Fridays 6.30-7.30pm
Location: Cairnhill CC (near Newton MRT)
Course Title: Adult Ballet
Course Fee: $120/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $130/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

2. Open Class (2-3yr exp or RAD Intermediate - Advanced Foundation)
Course Opening: 8 January 2009
Day/Time: Fridays 7.45-9.15pm (Classes may run till 9.30m if we do pointe work)
Location: Cairnhill CC (near Newton MRT)
Course Fee: $130/11lessons (for PAssion Card members), $140/11lessons (non-members)
PA Course Link:

COURSES-TO-BE (with enough participants)
Level 3 (2-3yr exp or RAD Intermediate)
Course Opening: TBC
Day/Time: TBC
Location: Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre (near Bedok Interchange)
Course Fee: $140/11lessons (for PAssion Card members)

Level 4 (4yrs exp or RAD Advanced Foundation)
Course Opening: TBC
Day/Time: Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm (TBC)
Location: Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre (near Bedok Interchange)
Course Fee: $160/11lessons (for PAssion Card members)
Class Description: RAD Advanced Foundation Syllabus

Special Small Group Class
Course Opening: TBC
Day/Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Course Fee: $120/4lessons (for PAssion Card members)
Class Description: Maximum 4 students per class. For those who prefer smaller classes for more individual attention and focus on proper technique. Especially recommended for students with past/recurring injury.

Stretch & Strengthen
Course Opening: TBC
Day/Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Course Fee: $10/lesson

Recommended Attire

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Ideal attire
Leotard, tights, ballet shoes.

For beginners/first day
Close-fitting stretchable top and stretchable pants (no longer than knee length pants) with socks.

Where to get attire
Come early before class for fitting of ballet shoes. I have sizes 4-6

For other shoe sizes, leotards and tights, you can visit Costumes Connection located at Golden Landmark Hotel (opposite Raffles Hospital) near Bugis MRT
How to get there --> http://www.costumesconnection.com.sg/Contact%20Us.html

For other good ballet shops to visit, Click Here

Term Dates for October - December

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* Imp notice: Those who are involved in rehearsals for open house, please make sure you come for classes regularly ok? *NAG* haha..we do want to make the showcase a successful one right =P.

Combined Rehearsal: 21, 28 Nov, 5, 12 Dec.
November Rehearsal Time: 12.45-2.15pm
December Rehearsal Time: To be Confirmed.

During this period, some non-performers may feel they are "missing" lessons because I devote more time to rehearsals. You may consider coming for extra classes on the following non-rehearsal timeslots:
1. Sundays 8.30-9.30pm at Kampong Chai Chee CC (Level 1 Basic)
2. Wednesdays 8.00-9.30pm at KPCC (Level 2)
3. Fridays 6.30-7.30pm at Cairnhill CC (Level 1 Basic)
4. 19 Dec Saturday 12.45-2.15pm at Geylang West CC (Level 1 Intermediate)
5. 19 Dec Saturday 2.15-3.15pm at GWCC (Level 1 Basic)
Please calculate on your own which lessons you have missed due to rehearsals...I'm quite busy at this period so can't keep track...I may also give you refund for classes if you are unable to make it for the extra classes.

PS: if you find any errors in my term dates, please let me know! Thank you!!! =P

Pasir Ris East CC **NEW CLASS**
Beginner 1 Sunday 3.00-4.00pm **10 lessons this term
Nov 29
Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 8.30-9.30pm **10 lessons this term
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 8, 15, 22, 29
Dec 6, 13, 20
Term Break: 27 December

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 7.30-8.30pm **10 lessons this term
Oct 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class 17th Oct Deepavali Holiday)
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec 5, 19 (Ballet Open House 12th Dec, 7pm at Geylang West CC -- non-performers please let me know if you're watching!)
Term Break: 26 December

Beginner 1 Saturday 8.30-9.30pm ** 10 lessons this term
Oct 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class 17th Oct Deepavali Holiday)
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec 5, 19 (Ballet Open House 12th Dec, 7pm at Geylang West CC -- non-performers please let me know if you're watching!)
Term Break: 26 December

Mixed-RAD Class Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm
Sept 30
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov 11, 18, 25 (No Class 4th December -- I'm attending a masterclass)
Dec 2, 16, 23 (No class 9Dec -- full dress rehearsal at gwcc)
Term Break: 30 December

Geylang West CC
Level 1 (Basic/Intermediate) Saturday 12.45-2.15pm
Oct 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class 17th Oct Deepavali Holiday)
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec 5, 12 (Ballet Open House 12th Dec, 7pm at Geylang West CC -- non-performers please let me know if you're watching!)
Term Break: 26 December

Beginner II Saturday 2.15-3.15pm
Oct 3, 10, 24, 31 (No Class 17th Oct Deepavali Holiday)
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec 5, 19 (Ballet Open House 12th Dec, 7pm at Geylang West CC -- non-performers please let me know if you're watching!)
Jan 9
Term Break: 26 December - 2 January

Cairnhill CC
Beginner II Friday 6.30-7.30pm **10 lessons this term
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20 (No Class 27 October -- Hari Raya Haji Holiday)
Dec 4, 11
Term Break: 18 December 2009 - 1 January 2010
*Note: You may wish to come for class on 19th December, 12.45-2.15pm at Geylang West CC if you feel you'll get depressed not being able to dance for 3weeks =P

Open Class Friday 7.45-9.15pm **11 lessons this term
Sept 11 (Term break 18, 25 September)
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20
Dec 4, 11
Term Break: 18 December 2009 - 1 January 2010
*Note: You may wish to come for class on 19th December, 12.45-2.15pm at Geylang West CC if you feel you'll get depressed not being able to dance for 3weeks =P

Cute Dance to song "NOBODY"

2009-09-24T00:31:00.002+08:00

Yo sorry people for my lack of updates...been really busy! to make up for it...here's a dance vid i thought all of us would enjoy...

Hahaha...very very cute =P

Term Dates July - September 2009

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* Imp notice: The whole of October - December Term will be rehearsals for Open House to be held in early December. Please keep your Saturdays free for combined rehearsals.

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 8.35-9.35pm
July 5, 12, 19, 26
Aug 2, 16, 23, 30
No Class: Aug 9th (National Day)
Sept 6, 13, 27
No Class: Sept 20th (Hari Raya Puasa)

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 7.00-8.00pm
July 4, 11, 25
No Class: 18th July (Ballet Under the Stars Outing -- come join us!)
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept 5, 19, 26
No Class: Sept 12th (Attending Genee Ballet Competition)

Beginner 1 Saturday 8.00-9.20pm
July 4, 11, 25
No Class: 18th July (Ballet Under the Stars Outing -- come join us!)
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept 5, 19, 26
No Class: Sept 12th (Attending Genee Ballet Competition)

Mixed-RAD Class
July 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
Sept 9, 16, 23
No Class: Sept 2nd (I'll be on course)

Geylang West CC
Level 1 (Basic/Intermediate) Saturday 12.45-2.15pm
July 18, 25
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
(Sorry no term break boohoo!!)

Beginner II Saturday 2.15-3.15pm
July 4, 11, 25
No Class: 18th July (I need to go home to prepare for Ballet Under the Stars Outing -- come join us!)
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept 5, 12, 26
No Class: Sept 19th (Pre-Hari Raya Puasa term break)

Cairnhill CC
Beginner II Friday 6.30-7.30pm
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11
No Class: Sept 18, 25 (Tentative term break)

Open Class Friday 7.45-9.15pm
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4

My Very First Article Online!

2009-05-28T23:46:00.004+08:00

hehe..sorry i can't help feeling so excited about my very first article i wrote for an online arts magazine. was surfing and happened to see the article i wrote in december '08 about SDT's nutcracker.

http://artzine.wordpress.com/2008/12/12/behind-the-scenes-sdt-the-nutcracker/

haha...it's a behind-the-scenes article on rehearsals before the actual performance =P

I Dreamed A Dream

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Don Quixote Pas De Deux

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This is one of the best I've ever seen!!!

Term Dates April - June/July 2009

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Kampong Chai Chee CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 8.30-9.30pm
Apr 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
No Class: June 7th, 14th (Term Break)
June 21, 28

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 7.30-8.30pm
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23, 30
No Class: May 9th (Vesak Day)
No Class: June 6th (Term Break)
June 13, 20, 27

Level 2 Saturday 8.30-9.55pm
Apr 11, 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23, 30
No Class: May 9th (Vesak Day)
No Class: June 6th (Term Break)
June 13, 14 (Sunday 8.30-9.45pm), 20, 27
Make up class: June 14th Sunday

Geylang West CC
Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 12.45-1.45pm
Apr 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23, 30
No Class: May 9th (Vesak Day)
No Class: June 6th (Term Break)
June 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11

Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 12.45-2.15pm
Apr 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23, 30
No Class: May 9th (Vesak Day)
No Class: June 6th (Term Break)
June 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11

Beginner II Saturday 2.15-3.15pm
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23, 30
No Class: May 9th (Vesak Day)
No Class: June 6th (Term Break)
June 13, 20, 27

Cairnhill CC
Beginner II Friday 6.30-7.30pm
Apr 3, 17, 24
No Class: April 10th (Good Friday)
May 8, 15, 22, 29
No Class: May 1st (Labour Day)
June 5, 12, 19, 26

Open Class Friday 7.30-9pm
Mar 27
Apr 3, 17, 24
No Class: April 10th (Good Friday)
May 8, 15, 22
No Class: May 1st (Labour Day)
June 12, 19, 26
No Class: June 5th (Term Break)

The Thinking Dancer Topic 3 (Part 2) ~ A 2nd Look at Glissades

2009-02-19T10:23:00.000+08:00

All the controversy about glissades! I guess times are changing...some schools want to preserve their classical technique while others scream for us to keep up with the times.

ok..so after i posted the first glissades article, i thought maybe i shd do some research instead of plain talking from experience with my masterclass teachers. and here's wat i've come up with...

Traditionally, glissades are a "transfer of weight" step...which makes sense to ensure it is executed terre a terre. (But now i'm thinking...if walking is a transfer of weight step...why is it not enforced that the first foot doesn't leave the ground? ok...a little off topic here haha!) How much is terre a terre? According to RAD, toes should NOT leave the floor. some other technique books also emphasize that toes should be either in contact with the floor, or allowed to leave the floor by a teeny weeny bit. However, in the very same technique books that emphasize that, they feature photographs of dancers during a glissade...and boy the glissade is WAY OFF the ground. or maybe we have different interpretations of "just off the floor"....maybe if u told those dancers they can do glissades higher off the floor they'd be doing it at grand jete height? it makes me wonder whether using that stiff-necked definition of glissade nowadays is passe.

I guess glissades take on another form when they get inserted into allegro enchainements. don't quote me on this, but I think RAD and other schools did cover this aspect by using another name for the step. They came up with "free glissade" that travels forwards and "glissade pique" that allows the toes to come off the floor. Both are mostly used in allegro contexts, though free glissades can also be used in non-allegro instances. So the fundamental name has been preserved in RAD syllabus while allowing for glissade pique technique in instances where it is needed.

BUT. even as RAD seems to so strictly insist on glissades not leaving the floor, their grade5 videos of glissades show that the feet do leave the floor. ok it only left by about 2cm, but to me the quality of step changes the moment the feet leave the ground. in the grade 6 video of pirouette en dehors, their feets are clearly off the floor. its time to revamp. or at least add the word "pique" behind glissade in their exercises.

a general rule most ballet teachers agree with is that we teach terre a terre glissades to beginners, and as students get more advanced, we ask them to leave the floor slightly. so beginner students only get to do them terre a terre. the advanced dancers get to enjoy both worlds, using terre a terre glissades in adages, and light bouyant glissades in allegros.

** to indemnify myself, this article isn't written to say anything about RAD syllabus. I just happen to be familiar with this particular syllabus at the moment. I've read about Vaganova technique as well and they do teach glissades terre a terre. I'm just not in a position to talk about Vaganova or any other syllabus right now as those are unfamiliar ground (pun not intended) =P

The Thinking Dancer Topic 4 ~ Articles on Hyperextension

2009-02-19T09:17:00.002+08:00

I've always been thinking about hyperextension but never got round to researching on it. My teacher always encouraged keeping heels together in first position..and I thought she was being fussy in the past until I became a teacher...and it all makes sense now! I've been controlling my own minimal hyperextension quite successfully, and corrected students with more pronounced hyperextensions.

I read an article by Lisa Howell recently and that was only when I got more concerned about my student's hyperextensions. Since there're so many articles online already..I think I can sit back and let you guys do the clicking =P

Dance Teacher Magazine

Wandering Apricot's Blog

Deborah Vogel's Dancing Smart Newsletter

Dance.net -- Little Moomoo's post (has useful tips on feet exercises as well)

Term Dates January - March 2009

2009-01-01T22:38:00.007+08:00

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Level 1 (Basic) Sunday 8.30-9.30pm
Jan 4, 11, 18
No Class: Jan 25th (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15, 29
No Class: March 22nd

Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 7.30-8.30pm
Jan 3, 10, 17, 31
No Class: Jan 24th (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 28
No Class: March 21st

Level 2 Saturday 8.30-9.55pm
Jan 3, 10, 17, 31
No Class: Jan 24th (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 28
No Class: March 21st

Geylang West CC
Level 1 (Basic) Saturday 12.45-1.45pm
Jan 3, 10, 17, 31
No Class: Jan 24th (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 28
No Class: March 7th, 14th, 21st
April 4, 11

Level 1 (Intermediate) Saturday 12.45-2.15pm
Jan 3, 10, 17, 31
No Class: Jan 24th (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 28
No Class: March 7th, 14th, 21st
April 4, 11

Beginner I Saturday 2.15-3.15pm
Jan 3, 10, 17, 31
No Class: Jan 24th (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 28
No Class: March 21st

Cairnhill CC
Beginner I Friday 6.30-7.30pm
Jan 2, 9, 16, 30
No Class: Jan 23rd (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Mar 6, 13, 27
No Class: March 20th

Open Class Friday 7.30-9pm
Jan 2, 9, 16, 30
No Class: Jan 23rd (Chinese New Year Term Holiday)
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

"Ballet" Party 27th December 2008!

2008-12-29T00:55:00.005+08:00

Our ballet party was held at my house =P. We had lotsa food, watched ballet videos and had a really fun time playing ballet games!

Here's a video round up of the event...woohoo..thanks to Wenyang who pieced the photos and vids together!

Music Workshop for My Ballet Students

2008-11-21T11:13:00.002+08:00

What's On!
Dance Accompanist Ho Wen Yang will give an interactive workshop on music for dancers. Especially useful for dancers with no music background, and also good for those with music background to understand rhythm and movement.

All my adult ballet students please try your best to attend! Those not learning under me can still join at a fee of $10.

Please email/call/sms for more information.

Time and Place
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
8:30pm - 9:45pm
Kampong Chai Chee Community Centre (Dance Studio)

____________________________
Some details about Ho Wen Yang:
Facilitating this workshop will be the principal accompanist of School of the Arts, Singapore - Ho Wen Yang. He is also currently the pianist for the Singapore Dance Theatre.

Wen Yang has been in the field of dance accompaniment for about 7 years and has played for several schools including Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Lasalle College of the Arts. He has also accompanied many classical ballet and contemporary dance masterclasses for reputable teachers like Irek Mukhamedov, Han Kee Juan and Armgard von Bardeleben.

Wen Yang has also performed his own compositions and improvised on stage as a dance accompanist with the Singapore Dance Theatre for their Dance Appreciation Series 2006/2007, in "Scenes de Danse" choreogaphed by Rosanna Seravalli for the dance graduation concert of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2007 and also "Etudes" for Singapore Ballet Academy 50th Anniversary Concert in 2008. Recently he also composed part of the music to Jeffrey Tan's choreography "Sometimes I think I remember" which was performed by the Singapore Dance Theatre in ReDoubled during the Da:ns Festival 2008.

My NUS Synergy Terpsichore 2008 Choreo =P

2008-11-10T23:20:00.002+08:00

Map of Cairnhill CC

2008-11-09T23:13:00.001+08:00

Cairnhill CC
1 ANTHONY ROAD, Singapore 229944 Show Map
Contact No.: 67379537
Fax No.: 67349659
Operating Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
How To Get Here:
BUS No: 54,124,143,167,170,171 162,66,67 MRT Station: Newton

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The Thinking Dancer Topic 3 ~ Centre Stage Vid..and my thoughts on GLISSADES

2008-10-20T01:33:00.003+08:00

Here u go Si Hui! this is the centre stage vid i asked u you to watch =P

hehe..this article is for those who have been taking RAD technique that prefers that feet should stay in contact with the floor when you do glissades. tt's technically right, and good for whatever RAD's syllabus has intended. but different schools have different schools of thought right?

From my point of view, basic glissades for beginners should be in contact with or at least only slightly off the floor. after the beginner's stage of correct placement and technique, we move on to inserting glissades into quick allegro steps. and that's where we emphasize on keeping in time with the fast music, and artistically speaking, having BOTH FEET OFF THE FLOOR for a "hangtime" effect. if you're still faithful to what's been drilled into you billions of times since you were young, by all means stick to it...thats IF you can keep up with Joni's allegro =P

Term Dates September - November 2008

2008-09-07T10:55:00.004+08:00

KPCC
Beginner II (Saturday 7.30-8.30pm):
Sept 20, 27
NO CLASS: 13th September
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
~DEC Term break~

Beginner II (Sunday 8.00-9.00pm):
Sept 21, 28
NO CLASS: 14th September
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
~DEC Term break~

Level 2 (Saturday 8.30-9.45pm):
Sept 27
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Dec 6
~DEC Term break~

GWCC
Level 1 Basic (Saturday 9.30-10.30am):
Sept 27
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
~DEC Term break~
*Imp*
Sept 27th till Oct 25th, classes will be 11am-12pm.
Nov 1st till Nov 29th, classes will be 9.30-10.30am.
Jan 3rd 2008 (Class back to usual 12.45-1.45pm slot).

Cairnhill CC
Open Class (Friday 7.30-9pm):
Sept 5, 12, 19
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14

New term: Nov 21, 28
~ DEC Term break~

Change In Class Time for GWCC Adult Ballet

2008-09-06T23:50:00.006+08:00

*Classes will be back to normal in January..pls keep yourself updated!*
So sorry for any inconvenience caused my dear students...bear with me till my performance is over okie? Thank you so so much!

Level 1 Basic Class (previously 12.45-1.45pm):
NEW TIME SLOT ~~ Saturday 9.30-10.30am
No class on 6th September. Term therefore ends on 20th September instead of 13th September.
This class was previously called "Beginner II"...you'll move up to "Level 1 (Basic)" when the new term starts on 27th September.

If you can't make it for this time slot, come for lesson either on Saturdays 7.30-8.30pm or Sundays 8-9pm at KPCC to finish up your last two lessons (6th & 13th September lessons).

Level 1 Basic Class (previously 1.45-2.45pm):
NEW TIME SLOT ~~ Choose one slot to attend
1. KPCC Saturday 7.30-8.30pm (Beginner II)
2. KPCC Saturday 8.30-9.45pm (Level 2)
3. KPCC Sunday 8-9pm (Beginner II)

Just for the remaining of this year, make payment to KPCC instead of GWCC.

Happy Teacher's Day!!!

2008-09-01T00:01:00.006+08:00

I felt so old receiving all the teachers day gifts haha! nyway...thanks to all who gave me those sweet presents and wishes. decided to take pics of the things i got for my very first tcher's day hehe...so so so sweet..i'm like so touched!!!

E-card frm Mel Teo. it was a really really hilarious ecard!!! i replayed it like crazy hahahaha!

From my Saturday and Sunday Classes

This one has my name...with an extra letter "e" on it ehhehehe..."e" for extraodinary? =PPppPP

The funny card on the left made me laugh from saturday till sunday. and i'm still laughing ahha! my name is "iTon".... sssoooo cute!!!!

okie...i love my first teacher's day ehhehe...thanks to all who made it so memorable!! =P I love you guys!!!

Balance! -- Anaheim Ballet Youtube Video

2008-08-30T01:24:00.002+08:00

Pictures of Ballet BBQ National Day 9th Aug '08

2008-08-11T19:35:00.008+08:00

setting up the "almost successful shelter" at 4.30pm. it soon started raining...and we were kinda drenched...

finally the rain stopped..i tink this was abt 5.30. good ting baosheng (the half-guy on the right of this picture) found the "mini-bbq pit" so we could start the fire first. wenyang's there on the left...the mr clean-freak tending to the charcoal..what an irony =P

the girl in red's edna...she's posing at the satays cooked over the mini-pit

do you noe the satay man?

i just enjoy =P

yucky fingers must stay away from me...aaaahhhh

YUMMMMMMMYYYYY

i look like i'm posing for a courtesy campaign

I duno what edna's doing..sorry my dear student for the unglam pic..but ah well..BBQs are meant to be unglam!!

wenyang and i weren't ready to pose!! oh man..this photo's so funny i cant stop luffing..

still not ready...fidgety people here....

yay...finally

our mummies

ah beng meeting

I forgot why we luffed until lidat. I tink its coz wenyang told tina dun eat the chicken if its bloody...den she said "nvm lah..so dark i cant see..just eat lah" We discovered the piggy! coming up: more pics of the piggy in action...

She's still eating. for your info, she came down from a family dinner earlier..

This photo wasnt choreographed

tina is still eating

ttinnaaaaaaa

prize-giving ceremony

and last but not least, tina eating!

Ballet BBQ on National Day 9th Aug '08

2008-08-11T19:11:00.005+08:00

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or

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Thanks to everyone for coming and making our ballet BBQ a successfully fun event! It rained like crazy at the beginning...but thank goodness it cleared in time for us to haf a nice BBQ.

Special thanks to:
~ Yuli and her bf (Robbie) who came early to help set up the place with me and wenyang. u'll see how important our "setting up" was in the pics later haha. and later they did alot of the BBQ-ing while i just happily ate =P
~ Bao Sheng for also coming early with the charcoal and firestarters and oso helping out wif the setting up. he was the one who found a small metal container and started the first fire in the shelter along wif wenyang in the shelter while it was raining.
~ Akemi who walked the wrong way down the beach...all the way to I think Pit no. 1. and perservered looking for the place, finally walking all the way back to pit no. 61 on the other side of the beach. i tink she muz haf covered like 5km++
~ Jacqueline who brought so much fruits even though she has a bad back and bad knees. she also walked all the way to the toilet to bring back water for us to wash hands and stuff. (the walk is roughly a total of 15-20mins)
~ Melissa tai for her hard work of marinating the 50 chicken wings..and leaving so early she couldnt even taste it!
~ Tina for coming down even though she ended her family dinner late....and yes..she helped to finish alot of the remainders so we didnt need to carry home too much. she's a wonderful piggy!
~ Emilia, tina and agnes for staying behind till 11pm to help with the clearing up
~ Wenyang (aka bf) for helping me frm the very minute I thought of having a BBQ...to the last moments of washing the icebox and trolley after the whole event...
~ And to all who came and BBQ-ed and ate!!!

Contemp =P

2008-07-25T13:18:00.001+08:00

Dancing our own stuff to Sleeping Beauty Variation =P

2008-07-19T23:53:00.001+08:00

Term Dates

2008-07-09T02:10:00.003+08:00

Kampong Chai Chee CC
Sunday Beginner I:
June 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7

Saturday Level 1 (Basic & Intermediate):
June 28
July 12, 19, 26
August 2, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13, 20
NO CLASS: 5th july, 9th august

Geylang West CC
Saturday Beginner II:
June 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13
NO CLASS: 9th august

Cairnhill CC
Friday Open class:
June 20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 29
NO CLASS: 22nd august

Supper after Cairnhill Class 27th June '08

2008-07-03T00:11:00.003+08:00

No KPCC Saturday 5th July 7.30-9.30pm Classes

2008-06-26T21:11:00.003+08:00

Hi,

No classes at KPCC on 5th July Saturday 7.30-9.30pm. I choreographed a dance for MGS dance night and need to be there at their performance.

A make-up class will be held at the end of the term. Also note that 9th August (National Day) will not have classes..so classes will be pushed back as well.

Therefore, the this term will run from 28th June to 20th September.

Thanks!

NUS Synergy Ballet Class!! 14th June '08

2008-06-16T11:35:00.005+08:00

These wonderful pple are such a nice bunch to teach =P. This was taken during their 3rd lesson...fast learners!!!

yes...saturday 8.30am is really tough..a weekend and we still hafta wake up early..but ah well...ballet's fun! =P

SDT Continuum Outing at Esplanade! 13th June '08

2008-06-16T11:24:00.008+08:00

In the very dark theatre haha...

After concert =P

I thot I looked super big here..but ah well...its an artistic formation =P

Contact Information

2008-06-12T15:19:00.009+08:00

Most information can be found on the blog (do check out the FAQ Section) but if all else fails, you can email me at joni.danceforlife@gmail.com.

For course registration, you can register directly or online at the respective CCs.

Kampong Chai Chee CC
200 BEDOK NORTH AVENUE 1, KAMPONG CHAI CHEE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Singapore 469752 Show Map
Contact No.: 62419878
Fax No.: 64485241
Operating Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM
How To Get Here:
BEDOK MRT BEDOK BUS INTERCHANGE FEEDER SERVICE 60 (ONE BUS STOP)

Cairnhill CC
1 ANTHONY ROAD, Singapore 229944 Show Map
Contact No.: 67379537
Fax No.: 67349659
Operating Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
How To Get Here:
BUS No: 54,124,143,167,170,171 162,66,67 MRT Station: Newton

FAQ

2008-06-12T14:50:00.015+08:00

1. What do I wear for my first beginner class if I don't have ballet attire?
Recommended Attire
For beginners/first day, a close-fitting stretchable top and stretchable pants (no longer than knee length).
Beginner level students do not have to get the ballet attire for the first term. The first one or two lessons will be done on barefoot.

2. Where can I buy my ballet attire from?
Shoes can be bought directly from me for convenience. For all other attire (which are optional for beginners): Ballet Shops

3. What should guys wear for class?

If you want to be strictly well-dressed, you can get a guy's leotard from the ballet shops. Pair it with above knee length bicycle pants or above knee length jazz style pants.

If you're not really comfortable with that (and I feel all adults should feel comfortable while dancing), the following example is acceptable:

4. I am ___ years old..is it too late for me to start now?

It's never too late to learn! Ballet included =P. I started ballet at 15 yrs, and thought I was too old. I now have students up to 40-50 yrs old. The main thing is to know what your goals are in learning ballet. Is it to dance as a hobby? Or to fulfil your dream to be a professional ballet dancer?

In Singapore, if you're female, about 16yrs and above and have no previous dance background, it may indeed be too late to become a professional dancer in a company (though there's a slim chance you may just succeed if you enrol full-time). For males, its a different story..I've heard of quite a number starting at 20yrs and making it as professional dancers.

If your main aim is to dance as a hobby, keep fit and get a good posture, starting ballet shouldnt be a problem at any age. However, if you've had past injuries or a weak joint area, do let your ballet teacher know so he/she would be able to watch out for steps which may be difficult or too strenuous for you.

5. Can adult beginners take exams?

It's definitely possible. However, I feel adult ballet shd be free frm exams =P. you're taking up ballet as something you've always wanted to do. learning to dance should bring you joy in itself!

Its true that we sometimes want that certificate to feel a sense of achievement, but what I would like for all late starters is to just have fun learning and dancing with your friends. You'll still reach a certain standard of dancing regardless of whether you take an exam anyway, so why stress yourself out for?

From my own experience, I wanted to do exams because my aim was to get into an arts school and go professional. Well I eventually went to NUS and got a degree in psychology instead, but the ballet exams came in handy for me to get a proper certification to be a teacher. So moral of the story is: exams aren't all that important unless you need them to get into another school or become a teacher etc etc.

But if u do have a strong wish for "self-actualisation", please do let your teacher know so he/she would be able to point you towards the direction you can take. I do take requests for exams, but only for strong ones and those who can commit their time, sweat and blood =P

Level 2 Enchainements -- PRACTISE!!!

2008-05-26T00:13:00.005+08:00

Muahaha...had fun today huh? =P this is my present to you guys hahahaha...homework!!!! next week must be perfect!!!

Enchainement 1

Time Signature: 3/4, 1 bar 1 count
Count & Step
1-4 ~~ 4 balances
5 ~~ Assemble Soutenu en tournant
6 ~~ Hold
7 &a ~~ picking up back foot, chasse pas de bourree
8 & ~~ Pose into attitude derriere efface line
a ~~ bring the working leg passe into fondu croise

1 ~~ Pas de bourree pique ending croise en fondu
2 ~~ Couru back
3 ~~ Detourne to face other corner
4 ~~ Hold
5 -6 ~~ picking up back foot again, chasse pas de bourree ending 4th position
7-8 ~~ pirouette en dehor ending free pose

1-16 ~~ Repeat other side

Enchainement 2 (Allegro)

Time Signature: 6/8, 1 bar 2 counts
Count & Step
1 ~~ Glissade derriere
2 ~~ Jete ordinaire derriere
3 ~~ Pas de bourree under ending en fondu
4 ~~ Coupe fouette raccourci
5-6 ~~ Coupe assemble devant
7 ~~ free glissade en avant
8 ~~ Assemble over

Repeat as many times as possible....hehehehehehe!

Cairnhill CC Open Class Starting 20th June

2008-05-20T10:21:00.003+08:00

Hey all!

So sorry for all the smsing and changing and stuff...its been difficult trying to organise classes such that everyone can make it. Anyway, finalised as of today, Tuesday May 20th 12.15am...

Cairnhill CC management has been very strict...only allowing me to set up classes there if I have a minimum number of 5 people registering. So now..Friday night classes 7.00-8.30pm at Cairnhill CC would be for ANYONE who wants an extra class on top of their weekly ballet classes..or anyone who prefers fridays as their dance day. I would pitch the standard at roughly level 1 intermediate to level 2. Since its a 1.5hour class (which would probably exceed to 9pm), I would be adding in a little bit of pointe work when I feel most of the class is ready. Course fees are $120/10 lessons.

Oh yes...and since its a friday night and Cairnhill CC is so near orchard, we can haf weekly or fortnightly before/after class outings and partying!!! WOOHOO =P.

Please register soon as I need to gather numbers...and quickly get the registrations going for next term. And do please please help me spread the word to friends and relatives etc etc...strangers on the street oso can. HAHA... Thank you all so much!!

Course Opening: 20th June 2008
Day/Time: Fridays, 7.00-8.30pm
Course Code: C12420558
Online Registration: Click Here

Level 1 and 2 class changes and placement sessions for newcomers

2008-05-06T00:07:00.000+08:00

Hi all!

New Level 1 Goals to reach:
1. Ability to coordinate upper body movement freely with lower body movement
2. Ability to follow exercises with minimal mistakes (or at least faking it thru smoothly)
3. Ability to learn new steps quickly (by means of applying basic steps learnt earlier into the learning of new steps)
4. No need for correction of basics (eg. sickling, rounded arms, turn out)

I'm thinking of moving the Level 2 classes to Cairnhill CC near Newton MRT...weekday nights. Need at least 5 people to register before I can get approval to start the course at the CC. This level 2 class will be of a higher standard as compared to the present level 2 (where I still spoon-feed and break down steps haha). Therefore, the list of people who can move over are:
- Pei Wen
- Lynette
- Winnie
The rest will remain at Kampong Chai Chee Saturday 8.30-9.30pm Level 1 Intermediate as we polish up more. If all goes well, I'll set up an extra Grade 5 syllabus class by the end of this year...venue not confirmed but all are welcomed! The syllabus class would be good for those who need drilling =P

Current Level 2 Classes held at Kampong Chai Chee CC (Sundays 8.15-9.45pm) will double up as placement classes for any newcomers interested in joining the new term at Cairnhill CC on weekday nights. Please spread the message so we can quickly get numbers to form the new class. Thanks!

Change in format for beginner class notes

2008-05-04T00:39:00.002+08:00

I've decided to do a general 1st-4th lesson notes for beginners instead of the usual posting of exactly what we learnt that day. Coz i realise the notes section is getting quite messy as each term passes and i continue adding on posts that are almost similar to previous terms.

so a general lesson plan for the first 4 lessons replace the old system. just find the week you need! i may teach either faster or slower each term depending on the overall class progress so you may have to get some terms from other weeks if you cant find it there.

you can email or sms me if you have any questions regarding terms or technique. =P

Beginner Class 1st Lesson Notes

2008-05-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

Helloz...this is a post to help those hu weren't able to make it for the first lesson, as well as to refresh the memories of those hu made it for the class! yup...i make my classes progressive, so absentees hafta catch up =P.

These are the things we learnt during the first lesson...either research abt it online or borrow library books, or ask your ballet classmates before the next lesson. if all else fails, u can email or sms me hehe...but spoon feeding ends after one mth =P. terms are in french...i'll gif a literal translation where needed.

Basics
1. Correct posture in ballet
2. Positions of the arms (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, demi seconde, demi bras) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-tzuADjnys
3. Positions of the feet (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxV8TYgjIw
4. Port de bras -- carriage of the arms
5. How to point your feet

Barre exercises
1. Demi-plies in 1st and 2nd position
-- demi=half, plie=bend
2. Battements tendus
-- battement=beat, tendu=stretch

Centre exercises
1. Port de bras
2. Rises in 1st and 2nd position (i'll post next time when i've found the right video to show how not to sickle en demi pointe. its very important u remember tt..coz if u sickle, u'll be more prone to spraining ur ankles!)

Beginner Class 2nd Lesson Notes

2008-05-03T23:58:00.001+08:00

Barre Exercises
1. Demi-plies
2. Rises
3. Battement Tendu
4. Battement Glisse
-- glisse = glide

Centre Exercises
1. Port de bra
2. Plies and rises
3. Sautes (jumps) in Parallel, 1st, 2nd and 5th position
--> remember that all jumps should begin and end in a good turned out demi-plie with knees over your toes. make sure that the heel does not leave the floor in your demi-plie position...this is to allow you to stretch out your achilles tendon and prevent any injury from tensing muscles.
4. Reverance

Here are some pictures (thanks to photographer, Chester Tan) of how fingers should look like in a port de bra or any position of the arms:

fingers should be relaxed yet strong with energy flowing out through them. there are many other pictures on the internet but i cant post them here just in case of copyright and all tt stuff...do check them out when u're free =P

yup...and here's a youtube link with music for you to practise your sautes!

Beginner Class 3rd Lesson Notes

2008-05-03T23:57:00.000+08:00

Barre:
1. Ronds de Jambe a terre en dehor and en dedan
~ ronds de jambe = round of the leg
~ a terre = on the "earth" (which means floor)
~ en dehor = outwards
~ en dedan = inwards
2. Battement Fondu
~ fondu = melt
fondu is similar to a plie, except its like a plie done on one leg.
during this exercise, the working foot is brought up to petit retire position (at ankle bone height)

Terms used for step/body direction:
1. en croix -- in the shape of a cross or crucifix (eg. battement tendu en croix)
2. en face -- facing the audience
3. croise -- crossed (crossed position facing the corner)
4. ouvert -- open (open position facing the corner)

Arabesque Positions:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Position. I use RAD classification of arabesque positions...thank goodness or we will have more positions to remember haha!

A term I commonly use during exercises:
"degage"
~ disengage
*note regarding "degage":
- english schools (mainly what i refer to in class) use this term for a movement or step where weight placement is on one supporting leg while the other leg is at a "disengaged" position.
- other schools use the term "degage" for a movement similar to battement tendu, but with the foot slightly lifted off the floor. this is called battement glisse in the english syllabus.

Here's a vid i particularly love which i found in youtube...tendus demystified!!!

Beginner Class 4th Lesson Notes

2008-05-03T23:56:00.000+08:00

Last set of notes!

Barre:
1. Reminder for Plie in 4th position!
~ keep your weight equally placed on both feet
~ I personally prefer a smaller 4th position especially for adult beginners so that we remember to keep both our hips square. a wide 4th position is difficult to maintain perfectly when using the turn out muscles has not become a good habit yet.
~ both legs must be equally turned out. pay special attention to the back leg which tends to wander off.
2. Retire devant, derriere and passe
~ retire = withdrawn
~ passe = pass

Centre:
1. Changement
2. Echappe saute
~ echappe = escape

Links

2008-03-14T14:57:00.002+08:00

Ballet Shops

The Thinking Dancer Articles
My other blog where I write tips, tricks and how to make sense of dancing

Ballet Shops

2008-03-14T14:39:00.012+08:00

Cool Ballet Stuff
My own blogsite for dancewear, ballet and dance gifts, and ballet and dance accessories.
http://coolballetstuff.blogspot.com/

Costumes Connection (Recommended)
Golden Landmark
390, Victoria Street, #03-21 Singapore 188061
Tel: 6292 5529
Fax: 6292 4339
Email: costumes@singnet.com.sg
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 12noon to 2pm
Closed on public holidays

Sonata Dancewear
Orchard Plaza
150 Orchard Road #03-05, Singapore 238841
Tel: 6738 2018
Fax: 6734 8462
Email: sonata@sonata.com.sg
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Roxy Square
50 East Coast Road #01 - 40 Singapore 428769
Tel: 6447 0070
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm

Blk 144 Tampines Street 12 #01-396 Singapore 521144
Tel: 67822310
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 1pm – 7.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm

Wilkie Edge
8 Wilkie Road #01-05 Singapore 228095
Tel: 6884 7039
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Tuesday closed

OKH Ballet Centre
19 Tanglin Road, #03-19, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909
Tel : 6732 0129
Fax : 6738 5087
Email : mailto:mokhsales@okhballet.com.sg
Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday 10.30am - 6pm
Saturday 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday & Public Holidays Closed

Ting Dance Wear
Retail
1st Brooke Raod, #01-16, Katong Plaza, Singapore 429979
Tel: 6447 0100
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm

Head office
block 3007, Ubi road 1, #04-404, Singapore 408701
Tel: 6744 0800
Fax: 6743 3612
Email: intcostumes@pacific.net.sg

Map of Geylang West CC

2008-03-10T21:50:00.016+08:00

Address:
PA Link
1205 UPPER BOON KENG ROAD, Singapore 387311
Contact No. : 67483024
Fax No. : 67472753
Operating Hours : 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours : 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM
How To Get Here:
MRT: Kallang station (EW10) Bus No: 21,26,31,853,961,2,13, 51,62,67,80,100.
OR Bus No 175 stops directly outside the CC.

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Geylang West Community Centre
1205 Upper Boon Keng Roa ... (S)387311
lat 1.016204
long 103.581709
Singapore District : Kallang
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Since the streetdirectory.com has been down without maps for so long, i've decided to draw out a rough map of how to get there...pardon my lousy drawing...i'm a ballet teacher not an artist =P

Getting to GWCC in Ten Steps

2008-03-09T23:33:00.000+08:00

1. Turn left after coming out from Kallang MRT gantry

2. Outside the station, roll down the ramp and continue to roll straight...just before u roll onto the road at the end, turn left.

3. Go straight until u reach the traffic light just before a bus stop.

4. Cross the road

5. Go straight agaaaaiiinnn.....till u reach the end den.....

6. Turn right! Note the area marked in red "Block 11"...just in case u get lost =P

7. Walk straight for another like 15 steps...den u can turn left to cross the road

8. Turn right after crossing

9. Walk straight all the way until...

10. You see GWCC!!!

The Thinking Dancer Topic 2: Turn out Exercises

2008-03-02T00:59:00.006+08:00

Hi! The other day Aster was asking me what exercises she can do to strengthen so that she can keep her supporting leg turned out while the working leg's moving. So here's some links to exercises we can do to strengthen inner thigh and butt muscles....remember we only wana activate the inner thighs and outer butt okie? =P

Inner Thigh Exercise
Inner Thigh exercise

Butt Exercise
Yoga Cat Stretch Variation
Do the "Cat Stretch Variation"...but do it with turn out...we don't wana work the top of the butt yeah.

Side Leg Lifts

Standing Side Leg Lifts
This one can be done with a theraband for extra resistance:
Standing Side Leg Lifts with theraband

There are many other exercises...just tt I hafnt found all in the internet yet hehe...anyone with more good exercises please send the links to me!

Open House Hoorays

2008-02-21T11:26:00.006+08:00

Audience Participation Demonstration for Tendus =P

'The Swan' Port de Bras Item

Refreshments time!

Edna: yay! Open House is over! Kudos to everyone!! Khai for her SQ standard hairdos, Eli's husband for the upcoming pics, Yuli's beautiful foot, Khai's silent jumps and many many more! not enough space here! but whatever it is, everyone harness our strengths to make this a success!
Thanks to Mendy for helping with my eye makeup.

Khai: Hey girls, for those who think its 'too late' to join ballet, just to let you know that I'm 27, married and is currently in Joni's Level 1 ballet class...and I LOVE IT! ;p

Beginner Class 9th & 16th Feb '08 Notes (4th/5th lesson)

2008-02-20T01:41:00.004+08:00

So sorry I was really busy with the open house so didn't post the 4th lesson notes on time...nyway, here's both the 4th and 5th lesson notes together =P

Terms used for step/body direction
1. en croix -- in the shape of a cross or crucifix (eg. battement tendu en croix)
2. en face -- facing the audience
3. croise -- crossed (crossed position facing the corner)
4. ouvert -- open (open position facing the corner)

New Barre Exercises
1. Ronds de Jambes a terre en dehor and en dedan
~ Rond de Jambe = round of the leg
~ a terre = earth (on the floor)
~ en dehor = outwards
~ en dedan = inwards

Overseas Leotard and other dancewear orders

2008-02-12T13:30:00.000+08:00

I've been looking out for good and affordable dancewear overseas...so far this is the best if we wana combine orders to ship in....coz it goes by weight and not fixed rate. this oso has pretty good and cheap items...they haf in-house brand so leotards are relatively cheaper even though its not on sale.

Dance Distributors Website

Shipping Costs

There are other places like http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/ and http://www.discountdance.com, but shipping rates are priced according to how much you order...the more you order, the cheaper the ratio..but not very worth it....for orders up to US$50, you hafta pay about US$50 for shipping...which is a little crazy haha.

But I've recently ordered stuff and sent it to my friend who studies in US...its about US$7-8 for within US shipping...den he'll pass it to me when he comes back to S'pore during the hols. We may consider using this method...though we may have to consider giving him a token sum for helping us...i've yet to ask him though. Or maybe anyone who has friends who travel can help too!

I'm really excited about getting leos from overseas...its like the really good brands that are on sale are cheaper than s'pore leos! and the quality...whoa!!

Open House Vids

2008-02-12T12:04:00.000+08:00

Hello! I will remove it from my blog as soon as open house is over hehe...for now its here for u guys to practice...din get to film the swan though. for esmeralda, elizabeth's doing the 2nd latest version for the level 1s...so dun get mixed up with the latest timing hor...stick to wat we did on sunday =P. to edna and christine, the 1st vid for trepak has unedited music so the pas de bourree pique section is a little fast...the 2nd vid is the actual speed music...just tt the last part edna and myself went a little haywire haha!

ok..here goes!

Esmeralda:

Trepak (unedited music)

Trepak (edited music but bad dancing haha! too tired oredi u noe =P)

Revised Term Dates for Beg and Level 1 (Jan ~ Apr '08)

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Jan
19th, 26th

Feb
2nd, 9th, 16th

Mar
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Apr
5th

*NO CLASS on 23rd February.

Vids from Yuli and me =P

2008-02-09T12:34:00.000+08:00

This is the first part of a documentary of the most famous Russian ballet school.. there's a complete collection there in yahoo vids

And this is for those who said ballet dancers don't show their teeth when they smile haha! Its the black swan section from Swan Lake. You can see she uses different expressions to convey different feelings at diff moments.

When you do the esmeralda dance I taught you for the open house, its not the pure cheery smile you should have, but the playfully cheeky and teasing smile you can hear from the music. Here's a diff dance but exactly the kind of mood you should portray =P

The Thinking Dancer Topic 1 ~ How to Make Full Use of Ballet Lessons

2008-02-07T00:55:00.000+08:00

Hello dear dancers! I've been wanting to write this article since a long time ago but never found the time to do so till this CNY hols haha!

This article is for anyone who would like to dancer better faster and make full use of your ballet lesson time to improve on your technique even if your teacher doesn't correct you that day! Efficient use of time in class would mean that you can improve within that 1hr or 1.5hr lesson without having to struggle at home practising (most likely unproductively) and banging into all your furniture =P

Rule #1: Be Alert (Eyes, Ears and etc...)
- Listen out to key words your teacher likes to use to correct a particular mistake. For example, if your teacher shouts out "elbows!", he/she means that your arms are not rounded and you have to keep your elbows in to create that nice, sought-after aesthetic line. (I'll be writing another article on my commonly used keywords and what I mean =P)
- Observe. Using the mirror, observe how you dance in comparison to how your teacher dances. Make the necessary adjustments to get your body parts in the right place. There are always two teachers in the dance studio...one of which is the mirror. Don't ignore it!
- Feel. After your teacher(s) has/have corrected you (either hands on, verbally or visually), try to remember how your muscles feel when you are in that position. This would help you get into the right position faster the next time you try to correct it. Soon, your body would get so used to that particular feeling you remembered that you wouldn't need to 'think twice' when you dance.

Rule #2: Learn from other students' mistakes
When the teacher corrects someone else, it doesn't mean you're not doing it wrong either. Sometimes a teacher may pick out the most obvious person to correct, leaving out the rest who do it "less wrongly". There's not enough time for a teacher to go to every person in class to correct individually, so students are expected to listen (and correct themselves) while he/she corrects one person.

Rule #3: Practise while the teacher is correcting your friend
After you have listened to the correction directed at other students, practise whatever you have learnt from there. Even if you already know that "we must not sickle our feet when we point", practise pointing and check in the mirror. You may have made that same mistake without knowing!

Rule #4: Practise while you're being corrected
This is quite a common sight in class: The teacher corrects a student, and the student nods.
Practise!!! If the teacher specifically chose to correct you, it may either mean that he/she expects you to be able to improve it within the next few minutes in front of her, or you had better practise more coz it's an eyesore.
For example, when you hear "Please keep your arms in 1st when you're doing the turn", do not just nod your head. Quickly get into position to prepare for the turn and practise what your teacher told you. This extra practise helps in many ways. Firstly, you make full use of your time in class to dance. Secondly, its like a mini private coaching session where your teacher would get to see you attempt to correct a step. If that attempt wasn't successful, your teacher would most likely continue that private session and give you more tips. Lastly, you'll be able to achieve an improvement within just a few minutes! Saves you the trouble of going home to try and recall what the teacher taught you that day.

Apply what you've learnt here in class...it'll help you! Hehe...i'm still in a holiday mood now though...i'll update this article if i've left anything out. Till then...happy CNY!!

2nd February '08 Beginners 3rd lesson Notes

2008-02-06T23:53:00.000+08:00

Hi! Revision time =P

New terms learnt:
1. Battement Glisse
~ glisse = glide

2. en face
~facing the audience

3. degage
~disengage
*note regarding "degage":
- english schools (mainly what i refer to in class) use this term for a movement or step here weight placement is on one supporting leg while the other leg is at a "disengaged" position..
- other schools use the term "degage" for a movement similar to battement tendu, but with the foot slightly lifted off the floor. this is called battement glisse in the english syllabus.

Here's a vid i particularly love which i found in youtube...tendus demystified!!!

Tendus Demystified

2008-02-04T00:59:00.001+08:00

CNY week and 23rd Feb classes

2008-01-30T12:08:00.000+08:00

Hi! just a reminder that there will not be a break during the CNY week for all levels (9th, 10th Feb). any violent objections please let me know and if there are a substantial number of pple who cant make it, i'll do a make up class at the end of the term.

I choreographed a dance for NUS dance synergy's performance which happens on a Saturday nite (23rd Feb) so i'll hafta cancel class for that night and replace it at the end of the term. I'll post later about the revised class dates.

26th Jan '08 Beginner Class notes (2nd lesson)

2008-01-30T11:59:00.000+08:00

Barre Exercises
1. Demi-plies
2. Rises
3. Battement Tendu

Centre Exercises
1. Port de bra
2. Plies and rises
3. Sautes (jumps) in 1st and 2nd position
--> remember that all jumps should begin and end in a good turned out demi-plie with knees over your toes. make sure that the heel does not leave the floor in your demi-plie position...this is to allow you to stretch out your achilles tendon and prevent any injury from tensing muscles.
4. Reverance

Here are some pictures (thanks to photographer, Chester Tan) of how fingers should look like in a port de bra or any position of the arms:

fingers should be relaxed yet strong with energy flowing out through them. there are many other pictures on the internet but i cant post them here just in case of copyright and all tt stuff...do check them out when u're free =P

yup...and here's a youtube link with music for you to practise your sautes!

Beginner Class 19th January '08

2008-01-21T22:25:00.000+08:00

Helloz...this is a post to help those hu weren't able to make it for the first lesson, as well as to refresh the memories of those hu made it for the class! yup...i make my classes progressive, so absentees hafta catch up =P.

These are the things we learnt during the first lesson...either research abt it online or borrow library books, or ask your ballet classmates before the next lesson. if all else fails, u can email or sms me hehe...but spoon feeding ends after one mth =P. terms are in french...i'll gif a literal translation where needed.

Basics
1. Correct posture in ballet
2. Positions of the arms (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, demi seconde, demi bras) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-tzuADjnys
3. Positions of the feet (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxV8TYgjIw
4. Port de bras -- carriage of the arms
5. How to point your feet

Barre exercises
1. Demi-plies in 1st and 2nd position -- demi=half, plie=bend
2. Battements tendus -- battement=beat, tendu=stretch

Centre exercises
1. Port de bras
2. Rises in 1st and 2nd position (i'll post next time when i've found the right video to show how not to sickle en demi pointe. its very important u remember tt..coz if u sickle, u'll be more prone to spraining ur ankles!)

Seeya on saturday!

Vids from Edna: Dying Swan & SDT La Sylphide

2008-01-15T22:16:00.000+08:00

Dying Swan

SDT's La Sylphide (RAD syllabus uses this music for Grade 7 Developpes at the barre!)

Online Registration for Term Starting 19th January 2008

2007-12-26T17:44:00.000+08:00

Click here to register for the classes online!

Click here to register for PAssion Card online!

Open House on 16th Feb '08!

2007-12-26T17:22:00.000+08:00

Open house is targeted to be held on Saturday, 16th February, 8.30-9.30pm. We can invite friends and relatives to take a look at what we've been up to every saturday/sunday night. Everyone's invited! (Including those who happen to chance upon this blog...do email me if u need more details. =P)

For the time being, programe should be as follows:
1. Introduction to ballet and try-for-fun for all invited guests
2. Mini Performance A -- 'The Swan' Port de Bra exercise (Level 1 and 2)
3. Mini Performance B -- Tendu Enchainement to Esmeralda variation music (Level 1 and 2)
4. Mini Performance C -- 'Trepak' from The Nutcracker (Level 2 and 3)

I'll try to get some refreshments prepared for this...not confirmed though...seeing our tight schedule haha! Pls let me know how many pple you'll be inviting okie? thank you!! Yupz..will keep you guys updated =P

Video of "Dying Swan"

2007-12-17T00:24:00.000+08:00

Beautiful!!!

the right step concert

2007-12-12T00:15:00.001+08:00

helloz!

thank you to all my wonderful students who came to support me at the performance. hope u guys enjoyed urselves!

Some dance videos I've done

2007-11-03T00:00:00.000+08:00

Yupz...here are some vids i did recently...they're definitely not perfect coz of the limited time i had...thanks to yuli (my really helpful student) for helping to record the Port de Bra video, and wenyang for providing the music accompaniment, videoing and editing. MUACKZ!

Port de Bra exercise (adapted from RAD Grade 7)....not perfect...but will make do with this video till I manage to borrow my teacher's video cam again.

Classical Dance in 6/8 time signature (adapted from RAD Grade 6)

Barre Exercise: Adage (adapted from RAD Intermediate)

Barre Exercise: Grands Battements (my own choreo)

"the right step" -- Performance by KPCC ballet students

2007-11-02T18:25:00.000+08:00

Hey! I'll be performing on the 5th...if you guys wana support please let me know how many tics u need...haha. Oh...and we'll be selling ballet themed bookmarks to raise funds for the concert...$2 per bookmark or $3 for two bookmarks! Think I'll bring down samples for you guys to see this coming saturday.