eat. sleep. dance. REPEAT.

Announcement!

hey dearies! :]

2 June, Sat.

TRG RESUMES.. hahahaha yay! :] pls sleep well eat well yayyy. hahahaha.

anyways. Alumni's using fr 9-12. so everyone, come at 1230 to stretch, warm up, RECAP YR STEPS.. at 1 we'll start our own run-thru before Zaki comes in at 2. PLEASE RECAP STEPS or we shall all get slaughtered w a capital 'S'.

so. shall re-iterate.

trg starts at 1230
1300- run through
1400- Zaki's trg.

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Shanghai Item + Sway dancers: collect yr silver heels this Thurs / Fri [30 June / 01 July] :]

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ok that's all. PRESS ON FOR E FINAL BITS O BT2/CT!! :]

Kel-*

kellyfied
9:45 PM

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Saturday, June 25, 2005

The Dance ChiChi Made Famous

Because Kelly has found a site to
UPLOAD VIDEOS
(MMMUUUAAHHAHAHAHAHHAHH)
i will be terrorising your players now!!

>>WATCH THIS!

The One and THHHEE only
CHICHIDANCE!!

and if you look at the background,
you will see a couple of saints giving us
weird looks..hohohoh!

Requires QuickTime Player
and is about 3MB

Corinne Chow
1:50 PM

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Ballet Item!

Hey Ballerinas :] impt announcement for you guys-

Corinne's helped me get e song edited NICELY haha.. i feel like a useless bum, aft hearing her nice lead-in, vs my BOOM which would've probably [a] made Kallang Theatre crumble down w such a sudden accent [b] made e audience jump up and throw tomatoes at me..

anyhows. please download it. click ->here<- to dl e song! right click e musical note thing, and click on 'save target as'. tahdah, you've got it. ;] I'M A GENIUS. aye come on it's a big accomplishment for me.. like hosting a song. whoo. okay. humour me.

if you cant dl it, leave yr email address on e tagb thanks.

PLEASE make sure yr inbox has space. better yet, a gmail acct would be excellent. ;]

let me explain e song to you guys. haha.

at about 2.08, e ensem part starts. from this point [e change in music], you have 3 eights and 6 counts til e start o e first combination. this is e breakdown:

first 8: stay in e pyramid blocking, Jilyn will be walking down to take ctr blocking.
second 8: e head thing. so 1,2,3,4- look down, left. 5,6,7,8- look up, right. as rehearsed la, should be np right. :]
third 8 and 6 counts: walk to position. two counts for each step. this is for e moment.. when we rehearse it properly aft e dreaded exams, we'll see who has problems and maybe i'll add turns so you guys can reach there on time. so, you have a total o 14 counts to reach yr new blocking for e start o e first combi. e counts are q retarded. it's like: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,1,2,3,4,5,6,1,2,3,4 etc etc.

okay it's q retarded trying to explain it here but yea. :] i have to. try to internalise everything.. we'll sharpen everything up aft liberation comes. :] o yea, revise yr steps PLEEASEE! thankyou. i'll be changing stuff here and there.. adding jetes, cuz Zaki said it looks good but flat. so can jazz it up a little. :] okok! work hard at yr studies guys :] thanks again :] you guys've been great so far.

thanks again Corinne! you rockalooloos. but yr naming of files SUCKS. what kinda lousy name was that. hahahahaha joke :]

Kel-*

kellyfied
12:39 AM

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Friday, June 24, 2005

my first time :]

hey guys :] this is my first time posting by the way, feels a little weird how my first post is something on a rather serious note cos i always imagined that my first post here would be light and happy :] haha`

well i was reading through the stuff and i guess everyone has their own point(s) to make and i guess everyone is right in having the opinions that we've all poured out here on the blog, tagboard and even in our personal conversations w each other. but somehow something struck me as i thought through it and hence i decided to make my debut entry now :] haha.

wells i was just thinking maybe we shouldn't dwell on this anymore... what's done is done and everything happens for a reason (cliched, yes i know) perhaps to some of us it might seem hardly a reason at all, unreasonable, excuses etc but to each his own, as they say. perhaps none of us are in any right to dispute anyone's decisions [or ck's in this instance] as kel has mentioned, too. sure we might have our differences in way of thinking and opinions and surely we can state it out but i think when it comes to religion and how it affects each of us individually, it's probably up to the individual ultimately.

i guess we'll have to put up w several inconveniences like reblockings and stage directions and stuff but hey, we'll pull through it together just like before guys! :] honestly speaking [after saying so much,] i honestly remain ambivalent towards this... i guess we can see it as irresponsibility, an excuse etc but i was just wondering how would it be like looking at it from God's point of view. i wonder if He'd be upset reading these posts and entries here because none of us knows who's right. another honest thought, last sunday during Mass the priest was talking about taking the narrow roads that lead to God and i thought to myself, man i wonder how much of me that would take. reading this today i'm thinking maybe it really is a bold n courageous decision on ck's part.

hmm, i wonder if i've made any point in this entry at all? haha. sorry if you guys lost me half way :]

well people we can put it behind us and live out the Plan that we all have and it's all different REMEMBER!

and in all things great/tragic/happy..you get the drift, i guess we still gotta give Him thanks :]

m a n d a*

amanda
1:49 AM

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hahahahaha.. i feel so amused.

okays, i was like WT..(*%$&!%*#@)$(!@$^ when i first read ck's post. firstly, even as a christian, i do not condone his decision, but as God has given us free will, so be it. secondly, even if God wants you out of dance, just at least complete the responsibility, and finish what you have started so you can get a clean start on your.. erm. renewed relationship with God..? yeh. God may not want you to do this, but i dont htink you know God as to tell you to walk away from a responsibility you committed yourself to, right? be it in any situation. unless you're breaking a commandment. are you..?

basically, i cant be one to preach. im not qualified to do so. this has become a war of theological ideals, and lets just say, not everyone share the same. no one knows for sure EXACTLY what God is thinking and what is the perfect, most ABSOLUTE right way to worship God. but i think pple might agree that it's ultimately up to you, as long as you have the heart in worshipping God right?

sigh. basically, no point arguing. everything happens for a reason. God has a plan for you, but He granted you free will. if it's ck's choice, so be it, but ultimately, it's up to God to decide what's right in His eyes. pple, just take it as it comes. and pray. a lot.

just remember, God is NOT an excuse.

anyways, STUDY HARD PPLE!!! [i will try too. XP] dance is gonna hit full force once we're done. it's gonna be a hell of a rollercoaster ride! keep praying for strength, God will see us through everything as long as we commit it in His hands! God will be by our side..

will keep all you dancers in prayer. cheers, y'all. :]

sooks
12:48 AM

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Thursday, June 23, 2005

make love not war :]

okay people- CHILL.

frankly, i cannot fathom why you feel like this, CK. as a fellow follower of Christ, i have to admit i think what you feel is absurd. 'I am the Lord of the Dance', said He, in case you forget.

ANYWAY. in e end, it's yr decision, and you are entitled to do what you think is in yr best interests.

but to say i am not annoyed would be to lie. firstly, i do remember you saying 'yes, i'm confirmed pulling out for Rapture but i will stay to do SYF.' and i remember telling you that 'yea you should because i think you have a moral obligation and responsibility to', and you replied sth to the effect of 'i understand'. THAT is what peeves me- yr irresponsibility.

but like i said- it's yr choice. who am i to argue w how you perceive what God is saying to you- i guess that's b/w you and God. and i respect that, even tho i cannot identify w it in ANY way, even tho i'm irritated by it.

SYF Dancers! all o us are gonna have to suck it up, reblock e item, and adapt. cuz that's what good dancers do. :] it's not like this hasnt happened before- true, it was less large-scale.. but Sax is about 6 mins too. i understand that it's not like FWAHH SYF but come on. we've adapted. once w Arhmarhndarh and myself out, even w YQ and Wan Ying out. hey remember e initial part of our trgs for SYF? many J1s suddenly pulled out [..] and we got around it eventually. :] it can be done.

yesyes i understand that poor Jackie and WL are gonna have to lift ME from e end of downstage stage right to ctr.. but heheheh come on boys i'm not that heavy.. [shutup.] :] and you guys can do it. :]

make loooove, not war. he's made e decision, it's over. feel irritated, upset, have your comments heard.. [and please make sure they arent spiteful..] but dont make judgements, because i guess for things like Religion, you just cant rebutt- it's b/w that person and God.

come on Dancers. press on for the BTs and CTs.. and welcome yrselves back to another whole load o intensive 8am-8pm trgs. :] keep those chins up high :]

Kel-*

kellyfied
11:41 PM

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whatever.

ck. don't you think that you are abit too selfish and self-centred? yup yup. God may be calling for you. but. why do you have to neglect or even stop dancing. as quoted by someone. "God gave you a gift and you must make full use of it." do you know that your actions are going to create so much unwanted trouble for the entire SYF team and also inconvenience for zaki. have you ever thought of that. please. THE WORLD DOES NOT ONLY REVOLVE AROUND YOU. think about the rest. we worked together as a team. we fought with our heart and soul until we attain such glamourous achievements. do you really wanna leave us just because of what you think God had said to you? maybe you have interpreted wrongly. i don't really believe in what you say. God creates each individual with their strengths and flaws. Dance is your strength. But being too immersed in your own spirtual world and not thinking about others is your flaws. Do you think God will forgive you for what you have done? i don't think so. Your selfish acts are the creation of disaster and problems. Guilt will fall upon you eventually. i don't think God advocates inconveniencing others and being selfish.

TAY WEILIANG.(in bold.)

amanda
1:30 AM

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Wednesday, June 22, 2005

announcement...

Hello people...ck here. What I am about to say will most probably not go down well with all of you... I am pulling out of Rapture entirely. Not just the other items, but navras itself. I'm not doing this for some strange and twisted reason or with a depraved mind. Making this desicion has not been easy for me, given that i do love dance. It's a passion I will take with me wherever I go.

I am pulling out of Rapture because of God's calling. After returning from my church camp, God showed Himself to me to be so much more real than ever before. As much as I have a passion for dance, my passion for God proves to be stronger. I have made a desicion to follow God and chase after Him instead of the things of this world. That would also mean no secular music and no secular dance. If there's any dance I will ever do, it would be dance that glorifies God and furthers His kingdom. My reasons for pulling out of Rapture had been vague previously, but I'll make it clearer here.

In the midst of SYF training, God has already called for me to leave dance behind and follow after Him. But I disobeyed Him and decided to continue on with Rapture. It was during this time that God was already prodding me to leave Rapture and follow Him, but I refused, until He convicted me and I decided to leave Rapture. I hated what I did, leaving behind my passion to go for some camp that God wanted me to go, so much that He had to intervene. But after attending the church camp, I realised why God made me go for it. It truly had been a life changing experience. In this camp I achieved breakthrough with the Lord, and saw His face more clearly than I had ever seen. We had 43 salvations by just pulling people off the streets to come to our evangelistic service, and miracle healings that you usually hear of rather than see. But indeed a group of 4 from my church prayed for a crippled old lady, and she could stand upright after that.

Some of you may misunderstand my intentions, or even doubt my reasons as to why I'm leaving Rapture entirely. But my reasons are true, and my heart sincere. I openly confess that I am not on the best of relations with most of you, and many times I wonder what I did wrong. I thought of this a few days back, then God spoke to me again, and I realised that if I had forged close relationships with all of you, I would have been too attached to dance, and not have gone for the camp. That is not to say that I wouldn't want to be closer to any of you, but that God had a plan from the day I joined dance.

I honestly don't expect Mrs. Chia to be too happy about this, but then again, I fear God more than I fear her. In fact, I don't expect that any CCA points will be given to me. For some of you, it might be difficult to understand. But to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, I hope that you can understand my situation. Indeed, I am truly sorry for all the trouble caused. I am entitled to nothing from anyone of you, but I ask for your forgiveness and understanding in this.

Yours Sincerely...:(

amanda
9:20 PM

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

tongue in cheek

NEVER SEEN BEFORE FOOTAGE!!

WARNINING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT

here marks the end of the stagnation!
:)
pls study!
because im not!!
wahhahah!

Corinne Chow
11:20 PM

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Saturday, June 18, 2005

J2 EXCO PHOTO-TAKING

ae J2 Exco! we need to take photos for e Rapture Prog Booklet.

Monday, 20 June, School, 10am.

wear a sch-related shirt to sch or sth in order not to get a shelling from e security guard.. but we're taking e photos in our own clothes. anything's fine. okay? okay.

camera(s)- sorry mine's conked out. Chichi and Sam, can you both bring pls? BOTH AH. so in case one cocks up e other can be used.

photographer- would any non-exco dancer like to volunteer. haha. you can come back to study in sch!! :] but if i see no replies here by Sunday i'll just call someone up. guys it's a collective thing for e booklet k so pls help out.. thanks :]

thanks loads guys. EXCO please either msg me back or tag this board to acknowledge you're aware o this photo-taking session.

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rmbr to revise yr steps ppl :] ooh ever e nag :]

Kel-*

kellyfied
1:23 PM

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Monday, June 06, 2005

SCHEDULE FOR WK 2: 6-11 JUNE

Hey Guys i'm so sorry this' so late.. i just got back.

**SCHEDULE FOR WK 2: 6-11 JUNE

please please know your time slots w/o yr choreographers having to chase after you. :]

Tues, 7 June.

0800-1000: Corinne's Hip Hop Item
1000-1200: Higher Ground, Nat + YJ
1200-1400: Chinese Dance, Jilyn + Amelia
1400-1600: Spanish Dance, Chichi + Sam
1600-1800: Jackie's Contemp Item
1800-2000: Ballet Item, Kel + Chichi

Wed, 8 June.

0800-0830: Corinne's Hip Hop Item
0830-0900: Higher Ground, Nat + YJ
0900-0930: Chinese Dance, Jilyn + Amelia
0930-1000: Spanish Dance, Chichi + Sam
1000-1030: Jackie's Contemp Item
1030-1100: Ballet Item, Kel + Chichi
1100-1115: Rest
1115-1130: Run Through of ALL Items
1130-1200: Rest
1200-?: Zaki's Pract

Thurs, 9 June.

0800-1000: Higher Ground, Nat + YJ
1000-1100: Corinne's Hip Hop Item
1100-1200: Chinese Dance, Jilyn + Amlelia
1200-1300: Spanish Dance, Chichi + Sam
1300-1500: Jackie's Contemp Item
1500-1600: Ballet Item, Kel + Chichi
1600-1615: Rest
1615-1700: Run Through of ALL Items
1700-1730: Sway
1730-?: Zaki's Sway

Friday, 10 June.

0800-0900: Higher Ground, Nat + YJ
0900-1000: Spanish Dance, Chichi + Sam
1000-1100: Chinese Dance, Jilyn + Amelia
1100-1200: Corinne's Hip Hop Item
1200-1700: Zaki's GoGo Dancer
1700-1800: Ballet Item, Kel + Chichi
1800-2000: Jackie's Contemp Item

Saturday, 11 June.

0900-1000: 10 mins per item for choreographers to consolidate w dancers. follows order of appearance for Rapture:

Corinne's Hip Hop Item
Higher Ground, Nat + YJ
Chinese Dance, Jilyn + Amelia
Spanish Dance, Chichi + Sam
Jackie's Contemp Item
Ballet Item, Kel + Chichi

1000-1100: Run Through of ALL Items

1100-?: Zaki's Pract

Reminder- only Dancers involved in e item are allowed to be in e studio during e allocated timeslots. others, please leave e studio. you can pract at other parts o e sch.

Announcements for Ballet Item:

Bring tights. for now, if you dont have ballet tights, just bring stockings. cuz i want to use e tutus so you guys can get used to it :]
get pink canvas ballet shoes by Sat. I'll get e ribbons, so dont worry. for now, use e elastic. any problems getting, come look for me okay. as in financial problems, or you dont know where to get e shoes, just look for me :]
get used to tying a bun. we shall have a bun tying pract after BT2/Common Test haha.

Boys: PERSEVERE. it's not impossible. :] i know it seems like alot o ppl are jumping down your throats, but i really really really honestly sincerely [insert other words here that would convey sincerity] believe that you guys CAN DO IT. so press on.. know EVERY itsy bit of the step, including half counts, blahblah.

j1s: PLEASE know your steps. that day aft e J2s took a 'Mentee' each [haha], it was MUCH better. just shows that if you guys BOTHER to ask e questions, bother to get yr steps right and do a serious clean-up, it can be done. dont give up. e Jap item looks really funkadelic :] so make sure you guys match up to the music's energy and retardation. :] as in it's a really fun item so.. go full out!

j2s: work work work!! hahaha. come on we're all in this together. BT2.. BT2.. BT2!! grr. hahaha. utilize all e breaks to STUDY and SLEEP. :] we can do it. :] girls- i dno how come we're losing e accents for Sway.. i guess we have to really internalize every count.. those who have funky mp3 players, make sure e song's in there.. listen to it over and over again.. [yes on top of e 132423465476 songs we alr have to do hahaha :]] pas de deux bit.. pls work w your partners on a frequent basis!

that's all. i'm shittynehneh tired man.

Kel-*

kellyfied
10:33 PM

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Sunday, June 05, 2005

SCHEDULE FOR TMR:

9.00AM: ALL J1s be in the studio for the hiphop item
10.45AM: Wanting's Item
12.00PM: Clean up of studio
1.00PM: Zaki's Items

msg has been sent out as well,
it's a bit off but nvm..haha
pls follow the relay system!

Corinne Chow
7:32 PM

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hey j1s, do keep working hard for all your items okay? for most, the effort is there, but time has to be spent also on watching out for details okay! if you cant get it, ask for help, and make sure you try to work it out at home. with great determination, u can do most things! press on!!

j2s, ARRRGGHHH!!! try and study!! okay easy for me to say, not easy for me to even execute nowadays. its tiring like SSHHIIITTT, but dun leave work till the last 2 wks!! try, can, possible!

EVERYONE, make sure you rest well this weekend!! i can see from the past few days everyone is just starting to drain.. cheer up pple, the stress will only increase, but dont buckle under it! rest well, get ready for the next week..

cos it may just be hell.

sooks
12:42 AM

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