Dear MS Dancers,
This year we have been invited to participate and compete in Singapore's Chingay Parade! This is a large scale street parade and celebration that takes place around Chinese New Year. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to get involved with the local celebrations.
I am putting together a group of HS and MS dancers that will represent SAS in the Chingay Parade. I am looking for dancers who have great stage presence - not the most technical dancers!
As it is competition, so we have to follow the rules. The first rule is the number of dancers I am allowed to have. I can only take 42 dancers and 1 person to hold our school banner. The other important rule is that there are a number of external rehearsals that we must attend. Most of these rehearsals will take place at the parade venue, which is the F1 Pit by Marina Bay. These external rehearsals begin between 7:30pm and 8pm. I expect that on average that these rehearsals will run for approximately two hours. So you will need to talk about this with your parents before you audition!
Due to the nature of the event and the rules. I must have full commitment from each dancer. The school will not be able to participate without exactly 43 students involved. This is why I have attached the rehearsal document for you to look at with your parent if you are interested in auditioning to be part of this event.
If you are successful in making the dance group you and your parents will be asked to sign a contract stating that you are both aware of the commitment you are making.
Important dates:
Auditions will be held on Saturday November 16th from 12-1pm in S200.
Full dress rehearsal February 6, at 8pm
Parade 1, February 7, at 8pm
Parade 2, February 8, at 8pm
Please read the schedule carefully and either email me or come and see me after break if you have any questions.
The Chingay Parade is one of the biggest events on the Singapore calendar. It is televised and draws large audiences to watch. I hope you will be interested in auditioning!
Chingay Parade 2014
SAS is going to be participating in the large Singapore
Parade, Chingay Parade in February next year. I am currently looking for
dancers to be part of this event. I need 42 dancers and I person to carry our
signboard. The rules for the Parade Traveling Dance Competition are very
specific so I do need exactly 42 dancers and I need these dancers to be
completely committed. If anyone drops out we will not be able to participate at
all in the parade! Below I have included all of the rehearsal dates that you
would need to commit to. Please read them carefully and discuss this with your
parents!
Auditions:
Saturday November 16th
12-1pm - (The dancing is simple so the thing that we are
looking for is performance!)
Rehearsals:
·
Saturday December 7 - 9am-12pm
·
Tuesday December 10 – 3:15-4:15pm
·
Wednesday December 11 - 3:15-4:15pm
· January 11 @ 7pm (this is at the end of Christmas Break but if you are back you should attend
this rehearsal with me and the Chingay organizers for the finale but it is not
compulsory) Venue to be confirmed.
·
January 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – 3:15-4:15pm
·
January 18
– 8pm Full dress rehearsal with all local groups (venue to be confirmed)
·
January 20, 22, 24, 27, 28 – 3:15-4:15pm
·
January 22
– 7:30pm Combined Rehearsal for Finale 2 (venue to be confirmed)
·
February 3, 4, 5 – 3:15-4:15pm
February 6 - 8:00pm – Full Dress Rehearsal (school bus will be
organized to pick up from school and American Club)
Parade 1 – Feb 7 – 8pm school bus will be organized to pick up from
school and American Club)
Parade 2 – Feb 8 – 8pm school bus will be organized to pick up from
school and American Club)
If you decided to audition for this you and your parents
will be required to sign a contract saying that you are aware of the rehearsals
and that you are fully committed to representing SAS in the Chingay Parade Performance.
Costume: Ladies
you will be required to provide your own nude tights and to have a pair of
nude/tan low heels that you can dance in. The rest of the costume will be
provided. (It is a fun costume!)
Guys you will need to have white shoes that you can dance
in. The rest of the costume will be
provided.
