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Cultural Expressions 2007, A Myraid of Dances

It has been one of the happiest moments in my life which is celebrating Cultural Expressions every year. But this year, Cultural expressions seem to be different in performance. Though this year’s event was rather low in performing classes consisting of the Sec 1, 2 and 3 NYAA people performing for us, it is still very appeasing for all of us. For me personally, I was feeling excited especially to 1 Carpe Diem before the big moment starts. In order for them not to feel too tense, I decided to talk to them in expressing my personal feelings to them and to do their very best and to be themselves and to rock the house down and wishing them the very best. When I came into their class, I was feeling a bit nervous of their costume which is way too out of our concept (Karin and I) which is simple and yet the theme is there and now, it’s too late to change things round as the big moment is starting very soon but still I like the boys outfit which is hot while the girls it is a bit dizzying and we designers were jokingly that the girls came from the jungle and the zoo (lol). But overall it’s ok. Well, have to face the reality. Honestly, for the 3 classes (1A,B,C) who are performing Limbo Rock which has a Caribbean feel in it and their outfit suppose to be light and down to earth tone. Instead, I feel that their costume concepts are way too off the theme and should get something relating to the theme. For 1A, one thing that I like is about their costume is the girls skirt which has a sense of calmness and vibrancy in there and the black shirt which seems to blend well. For 1B, I find that their costume is way too off and should redesign their outfits. The way I see in them is rather common to all of us as the outfit worn is like those people wearing in the streets.

Immediately after the Parade ceremony segment, it is time for the big show-Cultural Expressions 2007 and I can say the emcees (Jacklyn & Shikin) have done a tremendous job in hosting this big event. While I was seeing 1C performing in front of a thousand people, I can see that they really rock the house down which I did told them before dismissal (will write what I say to end of this post). Even interestingly, Mr Samuel & Ms Ong( 1C Co-form teacher) joined the festive mood and I was shocked but it was a nice performance. For 1B, they did a great job as well even though they did not win in the end. As the show continues featuring other Sec 1 classes, I absolutely loved their costume and one of them would have to be 1E which the costume concept came from the class facilitators (SLs) and gives me a bit of Zorro feel in the boys’ hat and outfit. Congrats to them for clinching 3^rd place out of the Sec 1 cohort. For the other classes, the Sec 2 classes, great job done for all of you. I like the costumes designed by them which blend well with their nifty footwork geared to the music. Whether you win or not, you have all done well and will be looking forward to your next annual performance in Cultural Expressions 2008.

Coming to prize presentation, I was a little high for 1C bagging 3 prizes back home which is the first time in WWSS history for a class to win so much and even 1H who also bagged 3 as well. I was immediately in total shocked when 1C won the best costume award out of so many classes which involves the Sec 1 express classes. At first I though 1E would win but then it turned out to be my favorite Sec 1 class. Best still, out of so many classes, 1C emerged 2^nd! The best part would have to be Farhan winning back home the best male dancer award because of his moves which wowed the judges immediately when he took the first step ! LOL. End off with the finale mass dance where William in his blog that I dance quite nice. Really meh? I hope so. LOL

Before I went back home, I did have a photo taken with my dear 1C and decided to express my joy for them. Below are the extracts.

‘OK. 1C, you guys have done a tremendous incredible job today, you’ve really rock the house down tremendously and I love this class a lot. This is one of the best performing classes that I have ever seen in my life. I was so impressed that Farhan won the best male dancer award today because even when he shakes, the judges were flew by him totally off and in their minds saying ‘OK. Ok. No need to judge too much cos he’s good’. Gina did a good job as well even though she did not win. I know that Zoe and Alicie are feeling very malu in holding the bamboo pole for the guys there but they are good and seems like supporting 1C (I guess) LOL. Even now, I’m running out of words to say about this class because of that joy that it is in me. I can understand that the costumes were a bit out of place for the girls but we (Karin & I) will try to design a better one for you next. Overall, you guys have done a tremendous job and you know this class is called 1 Carpe Diem which means ‘Seize the day’. But I tell you, you guys have really seized the day today. You have really seized the day in Cultural Expressions 2007.’ (1C claps)

Viva 1 Carpe Diem ! Continue to do well in Cultural Expressions 2008! =)

David C.E Lau
1:38 PM