Anyhow ARTS 2010 (Part 1)

Time is 21 Dec 2010. I have come to the end of Anyhow Arts, a performing platform tt lasted for 5 yrs since 2006. Which makes me feel sad that this fun platform is no longer available aft tis year.

Honestly, If i haf to point fingers at some ppl, it would be those ppl in DI. Its really becos this yr, the lack of participants & audience tt resulted in this eventual result. If the audience turnout was good, i.e. at least match up to Last yr's, things wouldnt be so the same. Its the disappointment tt made him call it quits..... =( The kids there just dunno what they r missing out.... Ppl put in their own time & $$ to create a concert platform for u, n u cant even get ur frenz to come support as audience? Its so lukewarm n u all still act like u did ur best?? U sure tt's e best u can do?

Enough of all these rubbish liao, I guess me & him are really disappointed this time rd....

Lets just do a recap of my past yrs' works: 2006 - n.a., 2007 - The Awaken Life 后知后觉的生命, 2008 - No More Rubbish 不再垃圾, 2009 - Love like Dust 情似飞灰, 2010 - Tattoo 刺青

Out of all these, I guessed I failed much as a choreographer / instructor over the years. Perhaps I did improve but as the saying goes: 赢少算输. I guess this is the 1st time I critique my own items online tt can be accessed by public? I think I shall list down the learning points for me to recap years later when i look back...

2007 - Shld be e best item in terms of choreography & concept due to the site specific performance I decided to use. Good use of site, rather innovative, not draggy, can play to the strengths of the performers; Jun Cheng & Joanna. Suits the whole AHA artistic direction n is easy for audience to interpret =) Choreography: Pass, Instructor: Pass

2008 - Well done in terms of training as instructor, cos use of Big & Simple yet Fast Movements, trained the performers in terms of musicality, strength, agility & stamina. Choreography not good, Item concept is incomplete, the Mario music failed to garner interests from audience, although fellow dancers (Weiyang) did notice its Mario music n said tt it was good. Michelle Tan said tt she liked the item but i wonder issit just 朋友捧场的话. Overall still suit the whole AHA artistic direction. Choreography: Fail, Instructor: Pass

2009 - Item concept is incomplete, not v funny even with use of 甜蜜蜜. Audience interaction failed to break the 4th wall. 1st time trying Lyrical with the performers, failed in training them to absorb techniques of Milking (Hard / Soft dynamics). Music editing was good due to Bleeding Love remix part, ppl like Joanne, Yiyang improved in terms of musicality. Judging from dancers' performance, their skill ability didnt improve as much as '08. In terms of Instructing, I paled in comparison to '08. Overall Dun suit AHA artistic direction.
Choreography: Fail, Instructor: Fail, Music Editing: Pass

2010 - Item concept is Very Complete. Good work in breaking the 4th Wall with audience. Similarly, failed in training dancers to absorb Milking. Super Fail in training them to do Floorwork, jumps / turns. Music editing was not as good as '09. Dancers didnt improve as a well-prepared dancer, still needa spoonfeed. Musicality did not improve at all, cos e challenging part on piano only 2 pax dance. Dancers' feel & touch to the music didnt improve, still at the dance steps level. Overall, Dancers didnt improve as compared to their earlier selves. Suits the AHA 2010 artisitc direction due to the fun element
Choreography: Pass, Instructor: SUPER Fail TTM, Music Editing: Fail

Ok, tt's all, move on to next entry....