Imagine this: You’ve just lost the girl of your life to some dude. As a dancer, what would you do? Why, you form a crew and battle your heart out of course. (: And if you're THAT dude, what would you do in return? DUH! you put on your BEST show.

That was the story line of the dance performance by Crew A, a.k.a. Ichirei crew for SAM Fiesta and GreenEvolution held on the 5th and 6th of March.

SAM Fiesta was the first major party of the year with a spasmodic dance floor. The hottest event this calender month was for a good cause too. The profits from the events will be donated to the Palestinian victims in Gaza. That's my kind of party, where you can have fun AND help out the less fortunate.

GreenEvolution was a joint charity effort by INTI college and WWF. It was the first off-campus performance of the year. The hypnotic performance put up by the young juniors attracted a constant flow of 'ooohs' and 'aaahs' from the crowd.

A month's worth of practice and those countless dreams about the dance moves instead of a certain character from Twilight or Transformers finally paid off. The crowd was definitely electrified and we're sure that quite a number of Palestinian and Pandas benefited from the events.

Soul For Soul

Latin classes look even more appealing now, no?

Freeze!

Last Minute To Dance

SINthetic

As you can tell, the whole performance was made up of several styles of dances. It kicked off with a ballet solo followed by Latin dance. The poppers were up next, followed by the break dancers. The last part of the performance was when everyone came together for a hip hop routine. Psst: It's their first time performing for some of the dancers. No experience required. (:

Your crew becomes your second family. (:

Oh yea. You too, Panda.

Photo credits go to:
Shenn of Taylors Photographic Society

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The last performance of the senior crew, Sins, at CAL Affair in January.

This is not a video.

It's tight shirts and short skirts at the Dance Club's booth on the year's first ECA Day.

The first performance of the year to feature a junior member of the club (Shaun).

I vaguely remember promising to upload these videos back in January.

Well.

Better late than never.

Again, this is not a video.

The first full performance by the club's juniors, at February's Music Club Charity Concert. Also known as the Dance of Passion.

High resolution shot of the yet-unnamed Crew A, edited for lighting and color. Click to grab the high quality version.

Hint: Something is very wrong with this picture.

The four remaining members of Sins perform at the UniSA Orientation Party.

Remember, you can watch any of the videos by clicking on the images. You could also go straight to our YouTube page, http://www.youtube.com/user/taylorsdanceclub.

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A: Hip Hop starts on Monday the 16th of March, as the 9th is a public holiday. Popping starts on Tuesday the 10th, and B-Boying starts on Wednesday the 11th. Latin classes for the month have already started. As for Ballroom classes...

A: We currently have one Ballroom class, from 4-5pm on Thursday, the class unfortunately is not open to newcomers. However, we have received a lot of requests for a new class, and so we hope to start one by April. Anyone interested should let us know as soon as possible, as places for the class are limited to 10 guys and 10 girls.

A: These three classes will cover the foundations of street dancing. Each class will begin by teaching basic movement and techniques, and eventually move on to choreography and routines.

A: To be updated.

A: No comment. They're both probably better than you though.

A: Latin classes teach the basics of a different style of Latin every month. So far our members have done Samba in January and Cha Cha in February. This month's lessons will cover Rock and Roll.

A: To be updated.

A: To be updated.

A: Starting in April, the club will be implementing a new payment system.

Classes will start during the first week of every month. During the last week of the previous month, students wishing to join the class may submit the class fee for the coming month. This will place their names on the class list. Those who do not have their names on the list or who do not bring payment at the door may be denied entry into the class.

For students who are already part of the class, payment may be made during the last two weeks of the previous month to reserve their place in the class.

A: Example: Biscuit is a student in both Hip Hop and Popping classes in September.

In October, he wants to continue Popping and take up Latin. So in the third (second last) week of September, he pays for Popping class in October to guarantee himself a place in the class. He does not pay for Hip Hop. In the last week of September, he pays for Latin class in October so he can join the class when it starts.

However, at the last minute he decides he wants to continue Hip Hop so he comes for the first Hip Hop class in October, bringing his payment so he can enter the class.

A: Yes. The club needs facilities, unfortunately, and to get those facilities we need funds. Currently, 100% of the fees that you pay go to the instructor. Starting in April, the club plans to raise fees for each class by RM5. This money will go towards the purchase of mirrors (and stuff).

A: If you feel that way, talk to us directly. We won't force you to pay something you can't afford. Not that we think RM5 is a lot of money, but if we think you really can't spare the cash we'll let you off.

A: Maybe, but we'll have to think about that.

A: We will notify you on an individual basis. We don't really have a fixed venue for the classes yet (this is why we need your financial support).

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