Yeah...... So it's back to the one day in a week blogging timetable. That's why i couldn't write an account about the "Gangsta Paradise" last week. *sob*
Anyway, the Gangsta Paradise(G.p.) was AWESOME!!!!! Here's an account for both days.
1st Night:
I got a ride with Aunty Tai Men and we reached the St.Thomas school hall about 6.40 pm. We wanted to be early so that there will be parking space. Upon arrival, i could see the sponsors and the group of line dancers from KL, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, and SINGAPORE. I didn't have time to greet and know them as i was busy learning new dances from the aunties(kia su). All in all i was prepared to dance 32 dances. Then i heard my name being shouted, it was Charissa. I chatted(more like shouting as i was at the upper foyeur and she was at ground floor) with her for a few minutes. Without further ado, Robin Sin greeted all of us and asked whether we're ready for the jamming that night. Unanimously we replied YES! So then it started all dancers across M'sia and Singapore danced together in unifromed steps. Pretty COOL. Several dances such as X Factor and Hernando's Highway(Paso Doble dance= bull fight dance) caught my eye. I just watch in amazement as the Singapore dancers without hestitation doing all the moevements and swirls. I salute them.
Did i mention the sponsors?? It was Omega Plus which provides us with free cold milk(taste weird)Hehehehehe..............It was time for the highlight for the night where Robin Sin will dance several demos for the workshop the following day. He dances FUnky Paradise( Themed Dance :Advanced Level), That thing you do, Next 2 Me, Something about you, and STrangers in the night. I say, the dances are all so cool. Robin SIn is indeed very professional, his feet is like glued to the floor which complements with his funky hand movements. HE's so COOL!. I danced till i dropped tired that night. We finished dancing at about 10.30pm.....
2nd Day : Workshop
Everybody came with expectations at Stampark Hall, BDC. The hall was so HUGE! Can fit about 500+ on the dance floor itself. I heard the rental was about RM1500. AT about 2.30pm, Robin Sin came up on stage and taught us the first dance, That Thing You DO! A very simple and nice dance. Perfect Chorreography. We enjoyed learning from Robin as he taught very well, clear, concise, simple, and most of all fun and superbly funny. We learn it pretty quick as the dance was easy.
We then moved to the next dance, "Hernando's Highway"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was grinning from ears to ears and i was very excited. It's a intermediate dance which is very cool. Must show you guys one day. We have the paso doble hand movements too. We had to pretend we had a red cloth in our left hands and a sword in the other to kill the bull. I was laughing all the way. I admire how Robin teaches line dancing and he describes it through everyday situations so that u can remember em'. I Loved this dance. The Highlight was i got to stand with ROBIN!!!!!! He chose me, August and Rachel up on stage and dance herndando's highway with him. I was so Honoured!!!!!!!!!!!!!*daydreams*
The last dance is of course FUNKY PARADISE. As the name implies, it is indeed very funky. The soundtrack is from Scooby Dooby Doo 2 , "Shining Stars". At first is was hard with the travelling swivels and Apple Jacks leg movement. After a while , i got the hang of it. I was surprised that i can master a Advanced dance whereas my standard is beginner/intermediate. This is due to the teaching method of Robin. He's good at simplifying harderd steps into easier ones. So there i go, i was dancing superbly with the other singaporeans( all singaporeans are Advanced Levels). Many aunties gave up as it was too hard.* proud* hehehhehehe.
2nd Day: Night Themed Party
I wore a singlet, a shirt over it, bling blings, jeans, shoes, cap, and sungalsses. I looked more funky compared to a Gangter. I arrived quite early and sat down waiting. The night was opened with four dances and then we proceed to the buffet set. We ate fried rice, fried noddles, Tau Foo, sweet and sour fish, and barbecued chicken plus a Cordial Drink. Quite simple dishes not very exquisite. I quickly eat so that i can dance. We danced and danced the whole night through. We also danced the three dances we learned. The highlight for the night was that we learned another dance from Robin. I loved it too. It is called " Something about You " danced to the song " ALL about You" by McFly. It is very nostalgic dance. I begin to daydream about my life ( coz of the tune) from past to future. Very nice song.
EH, Robin Joined us youth dancing That Thing You DO!!!!!!!! We include so actions to the song and he was floowing us........so funny.
OH YAH! Finally for so long, i got a lucky draw prize!!!!!!! I got a DISNEY CD BOOK..........the thing that i have been dreaming for so long. I was so happy. ANyway, my sis came at about ten something to join us dancing. All my Goodness, just because of one dance " Irish STew" which i taught my sis including all the styles, the whole group of dancers were falling in love with my sis. Tony and Nellie(parents of Robin), were dancing next to my sis. Tony kept on taking photos of my sis.
Forgot to tell you, before my sis came, there was a blackout........Thank God it was only for a while . If not, the party would have been cancelled.
Back to the story, i could see the Robin was amazed with Lavender my sister, i felt so proud to have a sister that is very good in dancing. Aunty Yew Puay was liked chasing her all over the dance floor so that she could hugged Lavender.After several more dances, it was very late at night which is at 11.10 pm and we were only half way through the dances. So sad......... So CHarissa, I, My sis, And Rachel went to have a photo session with Robin Sin. Robin was so happy to meet my sis and he hugged her went taking the photo. WE say we shall join his Line Dance in Singapore whenever we go there. I shall treasure the photo as not many international instructors come to Kuching. Well the closing dance was of course Hernando's Highway. After that, the party was over.
As we got out, the singaporeans were still fussing over Lavender. They all took photo with her and asked for my sis name. They say they shall remember it forever. Tony teased Lavender that she is so special because just in one night the whole line dancers from Singapore can fall in love with her. As we made out of the hall to the car, Lavender say Goodbye. The Singaporeans in unison said goodbye. They gave flying kisses and i could heard one lady say that she'll remember her when she comes to Kuching. So funny. I wasnted to say goodbye to Robin
but he was busy. So that's all......
*-I miss Gangster Paradise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-*
