Dance: A form of art. The rhythmic movement of the body on stage is like the fine paint brush on the canvas paper, and the music -our buncho.
Dance is non-verbal communication that can only be described as a universal language. A language with different dialects, is like a dance with different styles. After the success of 'Rock The Stance: A dance production' that was held at the beginning of the year, Taylor's Dance Club Subang Jaya hereby presents Production II: Dancing Through Time. A twist in production two that not only showcases eight styles but in accordance to the time line history of the dance itself.
As the clock struck Eight, the theater doors closed and the lights went off. The opening act took the stage with all eight styles compiled into one performance. All styles performing to Mr.brightside-The killers (violin cover) not only wooed the audience with a teaser but manage to pull off a classical song to the hippest street dance.
After the inspiring speeches given by the club counselor, special guests and the president of the dance club, the emcee enthusiastically presented the first style performing that night- contemporary. Contemporary was inspired in the year 1900s using dance techniques such as ballet and modern dance, drawing movements from outside the realm of classical techniques to suit its style. They presented a piece using Roxanne-The Police as their lure of entertainment.
Known for its sensual hip action and sexy flair, Latin dance ruled the stage next with its energetic and sassy movements. Out of the five dance styles Latin consist of, the dancers presented three, namely the cha-cha, jive and samba. Fast paced and jitterbug steps sends the crowd applauding for more. The latin partners danced in closed, tight position that makes the environment sultry and physical, making it an entertaining breathtaking performance.
In Popping the dancers showcased their amazing body control and isolation skills as they popped and locked their way back to 1970s feel. In their neatly pressed smart formal wear and the casual fedora, the quick contracting and relaxing muscles brought back the funky style that even Michael Jackson can't master.
The dancers then proceeded to show gravity who's boss in B-Boy. They pulled off spectacular moves that shouldn't be possible, all while showing off their 'tude and rocking to the beat. The boys were also joined by an equally impressive B-Girl, Camilyn. Synchronity is hard to achieve when you're upside down and spinning, but somehow they managed to pull it all off with flair.
As the stage lights flipped on for Hip Hop, the dancers strutted forward and got their funk on. It is an energetic form of dancing that allows the performers to dance with freedom of movement ,adding their own personality.
After a short intermission, whereby guests was served with refreshments and sweets, sexy ladies in turquoise and black burst into action in Girlstyle. At times sensual and at other energetic, they thoroughly displayed the might of girl power as they transitioned from song to song.
Then, in perhaps the most ball-sy performance yet, Christie De La Santo appeared on stage by herself and wow-ed the audience with a Belly Dance drum solo. Isolating and shimmying different parts of her body in time with the music, she entertained the audience with her intestinal fortitude and grace.
Then to add an international twist to the event, TDC presented a Kpop piece. The costume changes were numerous, the moves sharp and sexy or cute and sweet. The piece ended with a bang when the seniors took the stage in costumes so hot you could have fried an egg just being in their presence. They danced to the song 'Dr Feel Good' and managed to evoke enthusiastic response from the audience. Very enthusiastic response.
Last but not least LA Style hit the stage, the brother of hip hop that is more lyrically based. Choreographer Mark and Li Yon combined sweat and blood producing a fresh piece compromising sharp fast movements and emotions to relate to the 21st century. As the last step came to an end with "Go Hard or Go Home", performers of all pieces hit the stage once again to perform the finale piece 'On the floor' by JLO, choreographed by Alexander Osborne.
Approximately 70 over dancers stood on stage that night and wallowed in the pride and glory of performing, but nothing compares to the inner achievement of being apart of Taylor's dance club's biggest event of the year. Part of the profit earned through production was donated to the Living Hope Organization in TDC's honor. The impact of Production II had its desired effect, leaving everyone with a hope of improvement and self satisfactory.
Labels: dancing through time, Production II, RE:Production, TDC
