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Dance Sub-Committee
Reported by: MR LIM MENG JUI Convenor
INTRODUCTION
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The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had impacted the scale and execution of the dance activities. Many dance classes and parties gradually ceased before circuit breaker and most of them resumed in Phase 2 with safe distancing and management measures in place. We were extremely fortunate to receive wonderful support from members. As such, we were pleased to share that during Phase 2, we had successfully commenced a new Solo Latin Dance for Ladies in early February, a new Line Dance Foundation class, Contemporary Dance and Street Jazz classes for the children. Furthermore, the dance camps and workshops for children were very well received during both September and December school holidays.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
It was a blessing to hold a Hearts & Stars Tea Dance Party with 91 dancers on 1 January 2020 before the pandemic outbreak leading to the cancellation of a line-up of our popular themed dance parties.
Our Latin and Standard Ballroom Dance classes by Mr Peter Wong on Mondays and Fridays, and Line Dance classes by Mr Philip Sobrielo on Tuesdays and Sundays remain popular among the members. During circuit breaker, we curated videos to introduce both instructors and their class schedules via the Club’s Facebook.
A new Solo Latin Dance for Ladies by Mr Alvin Low started on every Wednesday, commencing from 12 February 2020 and we are heartened to see a group of bonded members enjoying themselves to dances like Disco Rock, Cha Cha, Samba and Rumba.
We had also launched a new Line Dance Foundation class on every Tuesday, starting from 15 September 2020. We welcome members to pick up Line Dance as a new pastime and make new friends with the same interest.
For children, we had conducted a Street Jazz Beginners class and a 2-day Contemporary Dance Holiday Workshop. In view of the positive responses received from the 2-day Contemporary Dance Holiday Workshop, a new Contemporary Dance Beginners class was launched.
During the September school holidays, there was a Dance Camp for children and they were introduced to Line Dancing, Street Jazz and Hip Hop. Due to the overwhelming responses, we had organised two sessions of the Kpop and Hip Hop Dance Camp in the December school holidays.
The Dance Sub-Committee hopes to resume dance parties, Social Dance Nights and Line Dance Practice Nights to revive the dancing scene in the new normal when the advisory eases or permits. We look forward to organising even more dance activities for the young, youths and families.
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Management Committee, Lifestyle Committee, my Sub-Committee members, staff, dance instructors and dancers for their unwavering support during this challenging period. Stay active and safe!
Hearts & Stars Tea Dance Party Contemporary Dance Holiday Workshop
