Past Editorials 1999 [January to June]
Past Editorials 1999 [January to June]
4th Singapore Superstar
International Dancesport Championships 1999
Although
we could not grace the event, one of our regular readers was so kind as
to send us some interesting notes on the competition held on 27 Jun 99.
more write-up >>
Check results here >>
Seventh "Come Dancing Cup" Hong Kong DanceSport Open Championship
One of our regular readers had some news on the HongKong Dancesport Open Championship: "
"Siow Liang and Cheryl came 1st in the Am Latin. Steven and Triena Ong came 1st in the Senior Latin & 5th in the Amateur Modern. Eugene and Jessica also had a couple of placings in Novice and Pre-am Latin.
Representatives were from Macau, China, Singapore and HK. The Singapore contingent consists of Siow Liang and Cheryl, Ken Loh & Su Mei Heng & Serene, Eugene and Jessica, Dennis & Partner, Roger Kwa and Mariam, Steven & Triena. Singapore spectators supporters include: Roger Kwa's father, Cheryl's mother Siow Liang's mother, Sophie, Doreen and Ah Kong. The Latin Demo was superb! It was by Sandro Cavilano and Hannah, one of the best demonstration that I've seen. The main Organiser, Lawrence and Gertrude also gave a mixture of Modern in chinese costume and bit of latin. We enjoyed the competition and the stay in HK. "
Check results here >>.
Will dance lessons conducted via other mediums (videos, CD-ROM, WEB etc) take up in Singapore and utimately be popular? Will Singapore dance instructors belief in these other methods and start producing such instructional mediums? Will these other non-traditional dance instruction media overtake & eventually replace the traditional live dance classes? What do RpMerleon readers think? more write-up >>
The next competition in Singapore will be the Dynasty Dance Competition Series - 2nd Chapter. It will be held on 15 May 99, 10:00pm at Dynasty Ballroom. There will be two events - two dance Modern - Waltz & Quickstep and two dance Latin - Cha cha & Rumba. The competition is NOT OPEN to the following couples (applies to either gentlemen or lady or both): Placed top three positions in Final of Grade C or Novice Level at any competition, be it local or overseas. Competed above Grade C or Novice Level (including Senior). Entry forms may be obtained from dance schools and Dynasty.
Check out the updated competition page! Do help us fill in the blanks.
The first competition of the year in Singapore was the Dynasty Dance Competition Series. The event was well supported by new competitors (no doubt encouraged by the $300 prize money) with about 10 modern and 20 latin couples taking part. Check out the results here! The very next competition was ADSA National Ranking competition held the next day also at Dynasty.
According to a very reliable source, it seems that in Singapore and Malaysia the dances for Novice Modern are Waltz and Quickstep and for Novice Latin they are Cha Cha and Jive. However everywhere else in the world they have more or less standardised on Waltz and Tango for Novice Modern and Cha Cha and Rumba for Novice Latin. We have learnt that at least one major competition in Singapore this year will change their Novice level dances to be in line with the rest of the world. So start working on your other dances and be prepared!
Due to increased work load (with less pay), Robin is unable to devote as much time as he would have liked to ADSA. Therefore, he has resigned from the ADSA EXCO to enable other interested members to continue the work. For more information on future ADSA activities, please contact the President of ADSA, Ng Geng Whye directly.
The Amateur Dancesport Association's 8th AGM was held on Sunday, 10 Jan 99. The new 8th Executive Management Committee (1 Jan 99 - 31 Dec 99) are:
| President | Mr Ng Geng Whye |
| Vice President | Ms Sabrina Sim |
| Honorary Secretary | Ms Ang Ai Nee |
| Assistant Secretary | Ms Emily Lim |
| Honorary Treasurer | Ms Susan Lim |
| Assistant Treasurer | Ms Phua Mee Too |
| Championship Co-ordinator | Mr Robin Chee |
| Publicity Manager | Mr Kace Ong |
| Committee Member | Mr Robert Ong |
| Committee Member | Mr Johnny Quek |
| Committee Member | Mr Goh Wee Giam |
The first competition of the year in Singapore will be the Dynasty Dance Competition Series. It will be held on 13 Mar 99, 1030pm at Dynasty. The first competition of the series of 5 (Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov 99) is a one dance competition (One dance modern - Waltz, One dance latin - Cha cha) and is only open to begineers (competitors who have not competed above Novice Level locally or abroad and who have not entered finals of any major competitions). Entry forms may be obtained from dance schools and Dynasty.