TSOD Junior Dance Group

20 March 2016 (Sunday):

Rachel was selected to join the TSOD Junior Dance Group. She was elated since she did not got it at the last audition 2 years back.

The Yishun branch decided to have a dance group of its own. This selected group of students would represent the school to take part in competitions and events and performances. However, this means additional classes and practices. I have pre warned Rachel before hand on the additional classes she would be having and this means longer hours of practice. She was all for it. :)

And only after the 1st lesson, she was told by the teacher, Ms Jasmine Koh that they will all be entered into a competition, hence the lessons would be stretch from the usual 1 hours to 1.5hrs at least.

From the initial 3.15 - 4.15, classes are now from 3.15pm to 4.45pm but with most lessons, the timing would be stretch to 5.15hrs but there was once, almost to 5.30hrs.

Well, so long, Rachel enjoys her classes, Mummy here would definitely give full support.

RAD Ballet Exam Open House

17 Mar 2016 (Thurs):

The Grade 2 students were having their ballet open house this evening. This was a pre preparation for the mummies n daddies to have an idea what kind of syllabus the kids would be tested on and what have the kids been practicing and learning during those extra classes every week.

I leave you with 2 character dance video clips I took.

Ballet Perfomance at Mrs Lee Choon Guan Theatre, ACJC

13 Dec 2015 (Sun):

TSOD ballet performance was held over 2 days; Fri and Sun.

Prior to Fri, I asked my colleague to accompany me to Buona Vista MRT to familiarize myself with the surroundings as ACJC was round the corner. Both of us literally walked one round around ACJC, wondering which was the nearest entrance and we both felt so stupid when we realised the main entrance was facing the station.

I really appreciated her for coming with me.

As I would be attending the concert on Fri and Sunday, I wouldn't want to be late as I was coming directly from work on Friday. Imagine wondering which direction to take and getting lost and running late cos not sure where to go... I better do a little racky.

Rachel was performing for this concert and I had promised her I would watched for the 2 days. As usual, the concert tickets were not cheap.

Without further ado, I leave you with 2 videos; one of Rachel's performance and one of her teacher, Ms Wu's performance. There are many other videos which I took but uploading them would require a considerable amount of time, hence just these 2videos would be sufficient, I think. :)

Rachel's: Eurasian Dance




The TSOD Senior's : Singapore - Our Home

RAD Grade 1 Ballet Achievement

02 Aug 2015 (Sun):

Rachel got back her exam results for her Grade 1 RAD Ballet today. She achieved 7 credits and was awarded a "MERIT".

Though not totally satisfied with her results, she was nonetheless happy and aims to get a distinction in her next exam.

Well, Princess would have to work hard for it. Next exam would be in Grade 2.

Grade 1 Ballet Exam Open House

02 April 2015 (Thurs):

This evening, Rachel has her Grade 1 Ballet Exam Open House.

Yes, some of you may remember she had a preliminary round last Nov but this time, Ms Wu has fine tune the steps and syllabus concerned and the girls were doing different character dance.

I will leave you with snippets of her ballet syllabus and dance items.



















Winter - Snowman




Spring - Planting Trees ~ Character Dance.

Grade 1 RAD Ballet Exam

30 Mar 2015 (Mon):

Rachel's Grade 1 RAD Ballet Exam falls on this coming 20 April 2015. The character shoes and character skirt and the sleeveless leotard are part of requirements. Oh my, the character shoes and skirt do  not come cheap.

Grade 1 Ballet & Pre Modern Jazz Examination Syllabus Open House 2014

01 November 2014 (Sat):

The below video is actually a preview of Rachel's RAD Grade 1 Ballet Examination Syllabus which will be held in April 2015. The actual coaching will begin on 06 November 2014 which will last for about 6 months.




This one here is a video on her Pre Modern Jazz Examination Syllabus Open House which was on 23 Oct 2014. The examinations will be on 04 November 2014, afterwhich, will be continue-ing onto her ballet coaching class on the 06

CSTD Primary Ballet Exam Results

05 January 2014 (Sun):

Rachel received her results for her primary ballet exam taken last November & we were happy she did well.

Pre Grades Classical Syllabus: Primary -  Highly Commended.

 

Rises: Posture was secure with good use of instep pressure, timing was well maintained throughout - V.G

Foot Flexes: Strong use of floor pressure and ankle flex shown, rotation well executed - V.G

Centre Practice: Posture, footwork and balance all shown with strength & control - Excellent

Port De Bras: Expression and flow of movement shown with natural personality - V.G

Walking Skipping Running: All rhythms demonstrated with well extended legs & feet, good elevation, strong posture & musicality - V.G

Dance 1: You really tried very hard to stretch your feet today. You danced with a sweet smile. A little unsure of your routine today.

Dance 2: Try to gain a more confident performance quality. Be sure feet are well stretched in your skips. Dainty performer.

Demi Curtesy/Bow: Presented with correct placement & expression - V.G

 

TSOD Peter Pan - "Live Your Dream " Concert 2013 (2)

08 Dec 2013 (Sun):

Round 2 of the ballet concert performance @ SCGS.

I asked Rachel if she enjoyed herself & her answer was yes. The bigger sisters took care of them all very well; played with them, assisted them, helped out, attended to their every needs. I was surprised to found out that Ms Wu would be performing as well. This was a rare opportunity to see the teachers performing. I caught the dance on video.

However, due to Daddy's work schedule, he was not able to rushed back on time, hence we missed the 1st 3 dance items - we arrived while the 4th item was ongoing. I was so afraid I would missed Rachel's " Dancing Notes " but luckily, hers was not till after the intermission.

I took a few photos of some of the dance items & I personally loved most of the costumes & some of the dance.

Hatties Brollies - Grade 6.

 

Falling Leaves - Advance.

 

Native Tribe - Dance Group (Junior).

 

Mystique - Dance Group ( Junior 2 )

 

 

Sad Tinkerbell - Dance Group ( Junior 2 )

 

Presents - Grade 5

 

Splashing Good Times - Grade 2

 

Captain Hook & Tinkerbell.

 

Wendy, John & Michael, together with The Lost Boys.

 

Peter Pan himself.

Dancing Notes - Rachel's on your right at the beginning, then towards the centre at the ending. Spot her.


The Prayer - I mentioned that it was a rare opportunity to watch the teachers dancing, right? Though not all of them are teachers but Ms Wu is in this video. Spot her? :P

TSOD Peter Pan - " Live Your Dream " Concert 2013 (1)

07 Dec 2013 (Sat):

TSOD Peter Pan - " Live Your Dream " Concert begins today for 2 days. Held at SCGS, there will be 3 performances; 1 today & 2 tomorrow.

This is part 1 of the 2 days concert. I will only be watching the performance tomorrow evening, together with Daddy & Lionel.

All ready - a photo taken with Ah Ma before heading to SCGS. We need to be there by 1pm.

 

 

Changed into her ballet tutu - Dancing Notes

 

Photo taken with Sonya.

 

 

Get a hold of some of the performers.

 

Ms Wu putting on some hair accessories.

 

Simple yet elegant.

 

One last photo before the gals went into the auditorium for their rehersal.

CSTD Primary Ballet Exam

15 November 2013 (Fri):

The girls were having their ballet exam this morning & they go by batches. Mrs Smith was the examiner.

All the best, gals. Sonya, Rachel, Wenxuan & sorry, I dunno her name. :P

CSTD Exam Open House 2013 - Primary Syllabus (videos)

05 Oct 2013 (Sat):

These are some of the videos I took of Rachel & her classmates during Thurs ballet open house. Raw footages; no editing done. Rachel still needs to practise; still not very good.

Hey Nat & Cheryl or any ballerinas out there, feel free to give some pointers...keke

CSTD Ballet Exam Open House 2013 - Primary Syllabus

03 October 2013 (Thurs):

Rachel & her peeps had their ballet open house this evening of which they will be showcasing the exam syllabus for Nov. Note the parents paparazzi...lol

I will post some videos soon as I am having a little uploading problem right now.

At one part of the training, Ms Wu got Rachel to step forward, sit down & faced the class. For a moment, I thought what mistake did Rachel made & that her teacher needed to correct. It turned out that Ms Wu was praising Rachel for showing her sweet smile & tummy tucked in, even while sitting down.

Ms Wu told me that Rachel had improved alot & she hopes that Rachel continues to show her passion for ballet.

Oh, here is a cute one. Another classmate, PX lost her upper front teeth & so she dared not smiled with her teeth shown. Ms Wu told her it is okay to smile & that it is a must during the exam for marks were allocated.

Rachel and some of her ballet classmates. Ms Wu, the ballet teacher cldnt resist taking a photo or two...haha.

I love these poses, especially the middle pose. Rachel looked so poise.

Right split, left split & front split. Ms Wu was commenting how it is that some of her girls were able to do the right split nicely but not the left split... lol

Notices

28 September 2013 (Sat):

Hey folks, we are still around. Its just that there isnt any event nor outings to pen down. Yeah, I know this blog has been "ignored" for a month but well, things have been going real slow. So without further ado, i present to u our notices - the only thing that is coming in on us....fast...haha

First thing first, there seems to be quite a number of stuff going on in YPS for year end. We have the PSLE listening compre & exams that took place & ongoing... then there is the lower primary sports day held 1 day before Children's Day on the 03 Oct. Children's Day is a school holiday so no lessons on that day. (Long weekend for the kids)

Then there is the PSLE marking for a whole week - 14 ~ 18 Oct. All pupils need not attend school. Hari Raya, another public holiday which falls on the 15 Oct. No sch again. The SA2 papers for the P3s - P5s begins on 10 Oct & continues on 22 Oct again... weird planning. Hey, what about the P1s & P2s??? No mention.

Another PH, Deepavali which falls on 02 Nov & lastly, the prize presentation day & P1 orientation day on the 15 Nov.

The K2 also have their program listed. The graduation ceremony cum concert falls on the 30 Nov @ Republic Poly. This year, the concert's theme is "Circus"

$25 per ticket & I got 3 for us... My K2 little princess will be graduating this year. Woohoo!

Side note: the K2s are having their year end paper on the 23 - 25 Oct.

TSOD, Yishun will be having its CSTD ballet exam open house for the primary level on the 10 Oct. It will be showcasing the exam syllabus & discussions on the exam preparations. ( Date has been brought forward to 03 Oct instead. Exams will be held sometime in Nov. Gosh! I hope it does not clash with the P1 orientation date.

Lastly, TSOD will be having its concert, Peter Pan - Live Your Dreams at SCGS, Khoo Auditorium on 07 & 08 December.

So many stuff cramped into my already "fried" brain. I need air!

CSTD - Primary Ballet Coaching Class

07 April 2013 (Sun):

Rachel was dancing for joy when she showed me this form. She has been selected to attend coaching classes for her Primary ballet exam to be held in Nov 2013 & coaching will begin in May 2013.

CSTD Pre Ballet Results

20 Jan 2013 (Sun):

Rachel took her CSTD Pre Ballet Exam last year, dated 09 Nov 2012 & she got her results today. I'm pleased to share that she did well.

Knee Bends ~ Posture, Technique & Timing: Very Good

Pointing ~ Feet & legs well extended and correctly placed: Very Good

Balance ~ Secure posture and correct placement shown: Very Good

Arms ~ Presented with soft flowing arm lines, well poised head line: Very Good

Walking In A Circle ~ Strong leg and feet extension shown with good balance and control, timing well maintained: Very Good

Step Hops: (Not Applicable)

Rhythm Ladder ~ Correctly executed with strong sense of musicality and correct technique: Good

Dance & Overall Comment: Well Done, you tried really hard today. Take care to ensure your feet are always stretched in walks. Sweet smile.

Curtesy or Bow: Nicely presented.

Results: Highly Commended. ( a score range of 80-84/100)

This is the certificate presented to Rachel. :)

She was slighly disappinted when she saw that her marks were not 100/100 but I told her it is okay, so long she did her best.