Dancerholics Anonymous

Jin Jin just called me (and I guess - the other couples going) to let us know that we will be Departing Singapore on Friday Night instead of Saturday Morning. Why is this so? It's because 1st May is a Public Holiday and most Singaporeans will be going up to Malaysia for a weekend getaway.

So you can pretty much imagine how's it like being on the causeway... on Friday morning. *stessful*

It's also based on Jin Jin's experience with the previous competition in Malaysia last year. It was the Good Friday weekend and the whole dance team was stranded on the causeway... for 10 hours! So be prepared for the Jam too... other than that, it should be a smooth trip to KL. ;)

I just received Jinjin's message yesterday afternoon, and several changes to the information that I've entered here have to be made.

Venue: Olympic Sports Complex, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, KL

Where is it? I checked the street directory (the link brings you to the above location) of Kuala Lumpur and I found that it's at the City Centre, somewhere near KLCC to be exact. Two of the city's tallest landmarks - the Pentrona Towers and KL Tower - are nearby.

Events applicable for Ngee Ann Students: Beginners Cha Cha Cha and Beginners Jive

We are quite comfortable with Cha Cha, but the problem lies in Jive (my personal view). Because we are only going to finish learning our basic Jive routine very soon... so we may need some time in getting used to it. Anyway, both of the events are for all of us.

Depart Singapore: Morning of Saturday, 30th April 2005
Return Singapore: Evening of Monday, 2nd May 2005

Which means our schedule throughout the whole trip is very, very tight. And at the end of the day - very, very tired. So, do have enough rest on the days before the competition.

Accomodation: Radius International Hotel (3 Stars), 2 Nights

Jinjin will be asking for subsidy for our rooms (RM$120 per night) and we may pay less than S$50 per person for the room. He may also book 3-4 rooms - which means we have enough sleeping space! (YIPEE!)

Confirmed couples:

• Daryl Choy & Cheryl
• Daryl Lim & Joansy Aw
• Henry Tan & Amelia
• Brennan & Vanessa
• Choon Lim & Sarah
• Theodore & Caryn
• Harie & Karen (pending approval from IAP company)
  

Any enquires, contact Jinjin.

This is the information I received so far about the Malaysian Competition this coming May...

• Departure from Singapore on Friday afternoon.
  Should be able to reach KL by late night, in the early morning of Saturday. Which means we may have a chance to have a day before the competition to enjoy ourselves in KL.
  
  
• Almost the entire SGDF team + NPDS juniors will be going.
  So, they'll be having 2 Coaches to send everyone up to Kuala Lumpur.
  One for SGDF, another for NPDS.
  
  
• VENUE: Putra Indoor Stadium (CONFIRMED)
  some unimportant info - it's 20km south of Kuala Lumpur and it was the venue of the Commenwealth Games back in '98.

Everything is still in the drawing board and nothing is fixed at the moment (except for the VENUE, that is). So when there's more information, I'll furnish you guys about it ok?

For now, concentrate on your exams people (I'm losing it by the way - can't concentrate!) and after the examinations are over... practice, practice, practice!!!

Just dropped by the SGDF's website and this was what I found...



But *sigh* - it could only be a dream for now. If only SGDF could sponsor us to go for this instead of the Malaysian Competition on 1st May... *hint*hint*

You can check this event out at this website: http://www.dancepromotionslimited.com/eng/index.htm

For those who are members of our NPDS MSN Group, check out the new features - the Partnerships and Competitions. I added some information myself, and it's a product of slacking off during the exam period.

Oh ya...

For those who couldn't get enough of the SGDF nationals, here's another one across the Straits of Johor...

The Singapore Sports Council had agreed to let SGDF fund us in transportation and accomodation this time. I will need to know who the couples that are going by THURSDAY 24th Mar.

Couples who have enlisted their names with me, CANNOT PULL OUT FROM THE COMP, unless with valid reason which will only be accessed by SGDF. so do consider twice and let me know asap thru my email li_freddy@yahoo.com

Well, it's been pretty much 2 weeks since this place is last updated.

What happened lately?

3rd SGDF Nationals
... was a great success! Most of the juniors brought home something - be it a trophy, certificate or a competitive-dance experience to DIE for! For me, it was pretty memorable for me. I had the time of my life for sure! LOL.

You can check out the SGDF's webbie for the results.

Before I forget - formation team! We did made an impact amongst the crowd, so its totally sucessful! WooHOO!

And what can we look forward to now?

31st July - Singapore Open Dancesports Championship. Should have enough time to brush up our techniques and the entire package ya?

And before that...

3rd April - Singapore Millenium 2005. Check it out here.

Competition's coming up.. 6 more days.. All the best everyone!!! Get lots of practice and do read the tips posted by the seniors on the Msn groups..

This is the address: http://groups.msn.com/N-P-D-S

Good luck!!! See all of you on tuesday...