Favourites for Disco Rd!

Woo...Rebecca is so critical...lolx. Nevertheless, it is always good to be honest with one's feelings rite??? Hmm..since she has already mentioned about what she felt about the performances, i shall not do the same. Afterall, I do agree with some of her comments too.

For this round, my personal favourites will be soul fusion and SFB. Soul fusion fuses locking into disco which is really a briliant idea. If it is me, I would actually do the same. That is the only way to stand out in this round. Moreover, because locking started in around 1970s, which is the same era as disco, it thus explains why the moves for both dances are slightly similar. Both involves a lot pointings and funky moves. For those who dun know...hehe...

'locking' (originally Campbellocking) is a style of funk dance and street dance, which is today also associated with hip hop. It is based on the concept of locking movements, which basically means freezing from a fast movement and landing in a certain position, holding that position for a short while and then continuing in the same speed as before.

It really helps to put in locking moves in this round because it helps in the choreography of the dance and allows you to showcase a variety of dance steps instead jus typical, cheesy disco moves. If you have noticed, those groups whom the judges like, they somehow or rather did some locking. Hmm...however many of them execute it wrongly..a lack of techniques which makes it loses its original flavor. Lockers whom see it will definitely condemn them..lolx. If you wanna know more about locking and its exact execution, you can always check out youtube.

Lastly, I shall tok about SFB. Well, I like their item cos it is really creative! I always believe that a dance item besides having nice dance moves, you must also be entertaining and able to wow the audience. So that is what I usually look for in a dance and personally what I always aim to achieve!

Will you be interested to see us do disco with locking? Haha...actually I thought of what I wanna do for disco round but unfortunately we do not have a chance to showcase it...hehe = )

cheers,
Elson

Disco Lowdown

Ok, here's my analysis of the disco round. I went for the recording and i realised that what i see on TV ain't what u see in real life. So here's my 2-cents worth.

1. Batucadas

They had lifts and some nice moves but it definately was a disappointing act for me. I was expecting much more from these quartet who are 'Gladys' students (i heard). Come on, i didn't feel the groove and the energy. At least for me, i was watching it live at Mediacorp and i didn't feel like they were trying to reach out to the audience. I Couldn't wait for the dance to be over, Seriously! Their shuffle round item had more spunk and energy but this time they didn't bring it all out. Sadly to say, it didn't work for me.

2. Fantastic 4

It was obvious that one of them missed and forgot steps. Maybe Mediacop's camera angles favoured this quartet and didn't show it on TV.
They had the attitude and it was fun watching the 4 of them dance. But why am i disturbed at the fact that one of them forgot steps? Nevertheless, they definitely won't be the ones leaving this week, for sure. The judges simply love them.

3. E Squared

Come on, Share some love to this brave duo will u? I thknk this is their best performance i've seen so far and they've definitely showed their talent and skills. They're young, so what? They can dance! They may not be the strongest group but O can see that they're putting their heart and soul into this competition. And for me, the passion for dance warms my heart. I'm not sure whether they're in the favour of the voting public but i hope they have eyes to see. Somehow, i have this feeling that the judges don't really like them. But i love them anyhow =)

4. Vas and Pris

I'd rather walk my dog then watch them perform live that day. I mean seriously! They looked good on TV that day but it was all because of the camera angles. But in actual fact, watching it as an audience bores me to death. Like one of the judges said, they're better dancers than their disco performance. Maybe throwing on money will keep them in the competition....

5. BFC

It was a nice move to incorporate breakdancing into disco. But i'm disturbed at their locking moves. Ok i'm not only saying about BFC but most groups in general. Why does the locking moves seem wierd. I think they're all executing their moves wrongly. Sigh. WHat can i say.... But the whole item seems fine to me.

6. Soul Fusion

They're definitely the strongest and the most technical group in this competition. They have my vote! I don't need to say much. The result will show and they're staying in this competition. Look out Dancefloor contestants! They're the group to beat!

7. Styles from beyond

Heeleys used were one of a kind. Elson and I wanted to use it in our item actually. Haha. Great minds think alike. Great acting from them, nice moves and grooves.

8. JDI

Funny comical bunch of guys and i adore them. They're jokers and looking at their faces makes me smile all the time. Some gossip.... I heard one of their guys like someone from another group... haha. Keep the Laughing cells going man! Groove on JDI!

9. Melvin and Sharon

Maybe i expected too much from them. They disappointed me this disco round. I'm not saying that their dancing was bad but what i mean is that they set a high bar for themselves in the shuffle rounds and the disco item did not live up to the level they set. I hope to see more from them next week though. Hope they don't disappoint me...

10.Platinum

2 words to describe this group, 'Girl Power!' . Yup, i think their item was under rehearsed but it was still a great show. They're not leaving anytime soon... Stay on and show them what u've got! Go Platinum!


If any of u have any comments on what i said or on the show, just feel free to do so. I'm all ears.

Lastly, Who I THink WIll Be Leaving This Week: Batucadas, Vas and Pris or E Squared.

Not that i don't like E aquared, I love them!, but i think they have a disadvantage in this competition.

Love,
Rebecca

Shuffle Round performance

our 2nd auditions - @ mediacorp

Happy Birthday JR ! !

Ok, here's a little song from 'R' to 'JR' (** doesn't include 'E' cos he can't sing. Haha)


Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to.... JR
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!


How old are u btw?
it's ok if u wanna keep your age a secret. hehe *grin*

love,
'R'
(shit man i should stop using the 'R' and 'E' thingi. We have names. Ok let me do it again...)

Love,
Rebecca =)

Disco Fever!

Ok, i know i shouldn't be doing this now as i have a Essay to hand in before 12pm tmr! Shit, but i'll make this short n sweet. Just a teeny weeny 5 mins....


Ok, The Top 10 teams have boogied-oogeyed their stuff on the Dancefloor today during the recording.

WoW - Teams:
1. E Squared (I think they did well this round despite what the judges say. Sometimes Judges are just BLIND and Stupid. Seriously)
2. Platinum (Didn't like the outfit but the dance was great!)
3. Soul Fusion (What can i say??? They're WOW. Note that it's in caps)

Disappointing - Teams:
1. Melvin and Sharon ( they're technically very strong and nice duo but just not 'interesting' enough for me)
2. Vas and Pris (Yet again, they're individually very strong dancers. However, watch and u'll know why they fall under this category. If the judges say the our previous performance had little dance, Theirs is worse this round...)

Nothing - much - to - say - Teams:
1. Batucadas
2. BFC
3. Fantastic 4
4. JDI (comical as ever)
5. SFB (cool heeleys used but the dance was just okay)

More from 'R' tmr once the show has aired.

Can't say much now cos it's not allowed. SO stay tuned to channel 5, 8pm tmr!

To all contestants: Think u guys looked really great in disco outfir today and the gooves were good too. Just that some groups didn't work for me... But overall it's a great show!!!!

updates on R.E

Some quick updates on 'R.E' ! There might be a collaboration between 'E' from 'R.E.', 'D' from D2k and freestylers from dancefloor. Haha...sounds exciting ya??? Since all of us are not in the competition anymore, it means we have more free time to perform outside..LOLx.

Well, nothing is confirmed now but let's just keep our fingers crossed (all of us are busy with our own committments so might not work put). However, if nothing goes wrong, we will be performing as a group at DXO for a hip hop showcase. If possible, I would like to invite my beloved fans there! (hehe..so thick-skinned rite)
Hopefully it is free entry so you all do not have to pay to go in and watch. Otherwise if it is possible, I will put you all under guestlist? Let's see how it works = )

Hmm...so now your question is how about our dear 'R'?
She is invited to do the show as well but she claims that she needs to take a break so too bad for people who likes 'R.E'...so you all know who to blame hor??? *large grin*

Anyway, something terrible happened in the morning!!! arrgh...my dad stepped onto my oakley specs which I left it on the floor beside my bed when he came into my room!!! Damn...that was such a spoiler for the day can!!! Instead of apologising, he scolded me for misplacing kept nagging non-stop...damn sianz...Got to send it for repair later..hopefully it can be repaired. Otherwise there goes my few hundred bucks. The worse is even it can be repaired, they might have to replace the frame and I still have to pay loh..shit man...I am already very broke liao cos of dance floor, got to buy this buy that...somemore no time to give tuition...haiz~

Then when I was on my way to school, I realised I missed my subject pool which I have to turn up to gain points for my module or I will get penalised. Already penalised half an hr the other time cos of dancefloor rehearsal...now another 1 hr...so I gotta cover 4.5 hours in total whereas others need to cover only 3 hrs!!! And I heard that there are no more upcoming pools so I will have to forfeit 10% of my final grade. I am so dead = (
Hope my suayness ends now...

Anyway, will be going down to watch dance floor disco performance round later. Hope it is gonna be good. By the way, do you guys know that Bill Cahoun, dancefloor judge, is choreographing a dance for Zoe Tay and Adrian Pang for the upcoming charity show? (k...maybe I am wrong but I saw him teaching them during an interview at the news yesterday)
Coincidentally, the theme that he uses for the dance is the mask changing thingy and has something to do with magic also...lolx..so ironic rite??? (hope u know what I am trying to imply)

love,
'E' from R.E

Our 'Disco' during our trailer shoot