La Ballroom En Masse

Open House Over

2009-01-15T00:27:00.002+08:00

Hi all,

Open house is now over, hope you all have learnt alot from it and have had alot of fun preparing for it and performing.=)

Hopefully ill update the blog soon>< haha.

All the best to everyone for the Exams haha=)
Jia You Jia You=)

Cheers!!~~
Samuel

2009-01-05T14:39:00.004+08:00

Hi all,

La Ballroom En Masse is performing in NYP Open House 09.

Please feel free to come down and support us!

Time Slots:

8th Jan - 12.35pm - 12.50pm
9th Jan - 1.40pm - 1.50pm (latest Updated)
10th Jan - 12.35pm - 12.50pm , 1.25pm - 1.40pm

Hope to see everyone there !

2008-07-29T16:33:00.003+08:00

Hellos Everyone,

Just A Reminder to All that Dance Practice has been put on hold due to Exam breaks until 29th August. The First Dance Practice will resume on the 30th of August.

Don't Forget to Study Hard for your exams! As Studies are very important!!!
Cya all back on 30th August and around school haha = )

Cheers!~~
Samuel

2008-07-01T21:51:00.002+08:00

Hi all, i noe that some of you are confused about the previous post by Victoria.

For 2nd July(Wed):
Rehearsal Time:5pm - 9pm
Venue:Forum(5pm-7pm)
E308(7pm-9pm)

For 4th July(Fri):Pls report at E314 first at 5pm sharp.

For 7th July(Mon):
Venue:Still remains at E318
E316 is just another room for rehearsals.

I have also send an email to the yahoogroups so pls check it regularly for any updates as we will post most of the information through there.

Sorry for the confusion.

PeiRu =D

Let's work together!!!

2008-07-01T13:35:00.008+08:00

Hey Guys!!

Knowing that the coming Lunchtime Concert Performance might give you all stress, please don't feel this way.. We also want you all to enjoy dancing.. isn't that why you join La Ballroom En Masse? haha.. A little stress it's alright. We want to bring out the best of you all. Cos all of you have potential. Just that you are not using it to the fullest!

Come on! yeah! we will make it enjoyable and fun if you all too do your part.
Sooooooo.... Let's do our best and Practice hard! Yeah!!
We can do it!
All we have to do is to help each other and we will be helping ourselves!

ok Serious now..

Do come for the practices that we will be giving. It's COMPULSORY!!!

(Thanks Puay Loo for booking the rooms!)
The DATES are....

2 July (wed) from 7 - 9 pm at E308

4 July (Fri) from 5 - 9 pm at E314 & E316

7 July (Mon) from 4 - 10 pm at E316

so See ya there!!!
Victoria ~~

Blog Updated=)

2008-06-23T01:09:00.002+08:00

Heys everybody=),

Finally had the time to update our blog haha.
The pictures from the dance camp will be uploaded as soon as i collect them all
So wait till then=D

Till next time haha cyas all=)

Handout for this saturday's Workshop

2008-05-15T01:33:00.001+08:00

The handouts can be downloaded here:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/uu7pys

2008-05-11T11:07:00.001+08:00

12th May, Monday

Venue: A239, Dance Studio

Time: 6.30pm to 10pm

Attire: All are to wear track pants and a comfortable shirt with socks

Girls are to bring their heels as well.

*Those who will be late or unable to make it, kindly contact our secretary, Puay Loo at 91723283

2008-05-06T23:52:00.004+08:00

First Dance Practice

Date: 10th May 2008 (Saturday)

Time: 9am - 1pm

Venue: A239, Dance Studio

Attire:

Guys - Formal long sleeve collared top and Stretchable office pants with office shoes
Girls - Comfortable top and knee length flare skirt with heels with strap

2008-05-02T23:48:00.000+08:00

Welcome Party

Date: 5th May 2008 (Monday)
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: E308
Attire: Smart Casual

2008-04-20T23:55:00.001+08:00

wad an exit!

2007-08-16T14:22:00.000+08:00

would u do the same if u were in the same situation?

How are ballroom dance shoes different from other dress shoes?

2007-06-12T21:57:00.000+08:00

How are ballroom dance shoes different from other dress shoes?

Do I need dance shoes?

Most beginners don't wear special ballroom shoes--any light dress shoes that won't fall off are fine. Many team beginners even wear normal dress shoes to their first competion or two. However, anyone who is competing or performing should definitely consider investing in a pair of ballroom shoes, since truly good

What should I look for when buying latin/standard shoes?

Ballroom dance shoes have a suede sole, which allows your foot to grip the floor without sticking like rubber or slipping like smooth leather. They also have a thinner sole and should fit much more closely than normal shoes. However, they should not be so tight that your toes are crushed.

You will probably have to try on several brands, models, and sizes before finding the shoe that works best for you. Some brands team members use are Supadance, Freed (for standard), Ray Rose (for latin), and Capezio. Capezio is cheaper than the other three and makes good men's shoes, but their ladies' shoes tend to be stiffer than other brands.

Gentlemen don't have much choice in shoe styles--they wear black lace-up shoes with a flat heel for standard dances and a 1"-2" cuban heel for latin dances.Ladies' shoes come in many more different shapes and colors. However, you should stick to shoes that are close to your skin color if you are planning to compete.

For standard, ladies wear closed-toe shoes that look approximately like pumps, usually with a 2" to 2.5" heel (or lower for ladies whose partners are on the short side). For latin, ladies wear strappy open-toe sandals with a 3" heel (you may want to start with 2.5" if you're not used to dancing in heels). Latin shoes usually fit even tighter than standard shoes, and some dancers like their toes to hang off the front edge of their latin sandals in order to point their feet better. Ladies also have a choice about the shape of the heels on your shoes. Heels on ladies' shoes come in two types, slim and flared. It's very much a matter of personal preference, but many prefer slim heels for standard shoes (they makes heel turns and some other movements easier) and flared heels for latin shoes (they provide more stability).

Finally, there are a few accessories you may want to buy while you buy your shoes. You will need a wire shoe brush to keep the suede soles clean (often there will be a few floating around the team at competitions, but it's best to have your own). Also, ladies' shoes need heel protectors to protect the heel from wearing out and scratching the floor. You can buy clear plastic caps that fit over the heel or suede stars that you tape over the heels, or you can buy a sheet of thin suede and cut your own stars. Ladies who are worried about their standard shoes slipping off can also buy clear elastic straps, and men may want shoe polish to keep their shoes shiny.

What if I don't have the money to buy both? Since a pair of ballroom shoes costs around $100, many beginners start out with just one pair of shoes. Men who want to buy a single pair should get standard shoes, while ladies should get latin shoes. However, the more technique you learn, the harder it is to do a style with the "wrong" shoes, so as you advance you should seriously consider getting both.

Source(s):http://www.princeton.edu/~pbdc/faq_shoes...

Musical clips!

2007-05-11T00:04:00.000+08:00

Some short clips for u guys to take a look before the videos are out!

Moon River

Power of The Dream

Funk Item