ICONS - Look back

Finally finished this performance after 6 mths.. Phew.... Cant imagine how i went thru tt.
It was a good experience, made me looked clearly at professional artists, the way they work, their feelings, attitude, stuborness towards arts, their vision and ideals etc. It was much like Lao Jiu back in 2005 but it was more, cos this time my role was more than tt in Lao Jiu so i was expected to turn up for more practices, it was 5-6 days a week lor... Damn freaking shiong, after work muz go for practices, and to think tt i dislocated my elbow then, which eventually resulted me in not able to turn up for practices. Then my role was taken over by Andy Cai (of Soul Fusion). But this one really muz hand it to him, he does the steps so much better than me.... =)

Anyway, let's talk abt the experience this time. This let me witness the artisitic attitude of professional artists with 100% artistic vision and no regards of audience. This was much more than TTP's Lao Jiu, cos Lao Jiu was a musical, hence it cared abt the audience, this time this performance totally bo chap the audience. I think Art is really something ppl give their lives to?
The ppl i work with are totally professional from head to toe and tt they were so different from DIY ppl. But then, becos everyone of them is so zai, tt certain attitude hinders us from dancing together. The Zhen Qi Du was poor, really poor.

This experience really made me a better person, in terms of experience, technique, mental strength and lastly..... Enlightment abt the arena of Dance (at least in Singapore). Its an experience being able to dance with members from Soul Fusion, Platinum, students & even teachers from La Selle, NAFA... I was totally immersed into another world, of cos me being the lousiest... But then, i saw the other side of the world in Singapore.... Enlighement was what i gained most out of this performance and lengthy rehearsal duration of 6 mths.

Enlightment:
Artists can do anything, willing to pay any price juz to do the things they want.
Artists work super duper hard, physically, mentally and intellectually....
Amidst the dance, many a times artists forget why they are dancing, and what they are dancing for....
Life is short, especially more so for Dance Artistes.
The apprentices/ protege of Mr Low dunno how Lucky & fortunate they really are. Unfortunate that they nv in the least bit realize/unleash their potential to advance in the careers...

Towards the end of the perf, i was really happy, quite happy tt i went thru the tough times with these dancers, there was really a feeling of relief & happiness. Whatsmore, being in Drama Centre again brings me memories of the past in 2005 when Lao Jiu was screened. Ironically, back then i was injured too, by Yongxuan, haha a kick in the ribcage. Then this time, a dislocated elbow. Seems like me and Drama Centre no fate..... Haizz.....=p

After all these, i had a clearer look at the Singapore Dance arena, oso know the direction tt DIY is heading/ should be heading.. I will always try my best to assist Lao Shi now tt i understand even clearer e rationale for his ideals/ artistic vision etc.

If any DIY members chance upon my blog and read this entry, please offer your assistance (in any way) to me.... I believe tt DIY really needs you all to be able to make it, otherwise will really CMI one....
As long as some1 is willing to help, Im really appreciative...

How many ppl will offer their assistance to DIY i wonder?
When will DIY make it? DIY is need of committed dancers......

Mixed Feelings....

Zhongyi with Dance