Went to watch Momentum 2009 at RP yesterday. And some asshole totally crash my mood for the day. oh well, so I didn't actually pay attention to the dance performances at all. (only paid some attention to 2nd half )

Here's the line up for the performances:

1) Togetherness by Ngee Ann Polytechnic's NRA
2) Gun Gun Hong Chen by Evergreen Secondary School
3) Wicked by Dance Spectrum International
4) Miang Keladi (Coquettish) by RP Malay Cultural Group
5) Pursuit by Deyi Secondary School
6) Nirtha by RP Indian Cultural Group
7) Caderitas Sambrositas by SMU Caderas Latinas
8) Four Short Stories About Boys And Girls by NUS Dance Ensemble
9) Peace, Unity, Love And Having Fun by RP Hip Hop Dance Group
10) Masquerade by Dance Spectrum International
11) Naga Bhumiyin Narthanam by Bowen Secondary School
12) Redemption by St. Andrew's Junior College
13) Parallel Universe by ITE College East (Simei)
14) Tri-Rhythmic Dance by Teck Whye Secondary School
15) Historia De La Danza by RP Social Dance Group
16) Reunification by RP Modern Dance Group

I think the one i remember the most is the Nirtha by RP Indian Cultural Group if I'm not wrong. The whole theatre was practically cheering and clapping for them. The feeling is pretty amazing, cos i was feeling rather pissed and it's hard to be pissed when everyone is happy. The atmosphere is just wrong yah.

Oh and another group. Parallel Universe by ITE College East? Sorry man, to be honest. They're the only group that makes me think they look like a bunch of background dancers, that's really bad yer? That's why they're called budding dancers. Their dance move and everything don't look like an item to me. But then, background dancers not necessarily means they got no techniques, and many good dancers started off from being a background dancer.

I actually liked Redemption by St Andrew's Junior College. I liked their last year's performance and this year too. You know good dancers just draws you in and I liked how well they uses their body movements to portray emotions (thanks to their choreographer too). They're also the proud receipent of the Gold Honours awards in Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging 2003 to 2008 respectively. I mean that explains how good they are. 3cheers. As for NUS Ensemble, yeah they're good. Technically good. Because they're so perfectly on point and everything. But then, you feel so uptight watching them. I guess a little flaw won't harm yer.

Oh lastly, RP Social Dance Group. Hmmm, I can see improvements and changes here and there. The previous year was bad. The dance move and choreography is sloppish and you feel embarrass just by watching them. But this year is a little better, I think they got more members in. The choreo is slightly better, but I don't understand why they have to do technical poses when they're not good at it. You know those flipping the girl over the head yada yada. Good effort though.

Because my sister is a dancer, I get very critical when I'm watching dance performances. And I tend to pay attention to very detailed stuff. Overall, last year's momentum is better hahaha.

*floats off*