Wade Robson Workshop 31 Oct 2008

I attended Wade Robson's workshop last night.

It was quite fun and not as difficult as I thought it would be. Well, in terms of pace, it's alright. I can catch most of the steps, but it's hard to get the feel as Wade's cheorography is rather unique. The music is rather fast (it's the first piece of music that is played in his official website) and some people don't get it either.

Wade is really observant! He highlighted to us of the mistakes that he spotted. Some of them looking around, not protraying the feeling we should have for this song. As he said even though the dance has not started, once the music is played, it means the dance has started and we should put our feelings into it.

He is rather patient and ensure that we can catch what he's teaching and keep on asking if we have questions. He demonstrated many times to us. I am glad that he showed us the feel and steps, and coach us the things to look out for - first listen to music, then mark the steps, practice then go for it. This is a very important tip in learning dance.

It was a one and half hour lesson. After that, he stayed for Question and Answer Session. He replied to all questions sincerely. The things he said that impact me most during the Q&A were:

- dancers have to experience life. If not, it's hard to gain experience and bringing the feeling into the dance
- dancers should also try all sorts of dance. Even if you are a hip hop dancer, you should move out of your comfort zone and try to learn other types of dance. By doing so, you will be able to bring these dances into your own area

Having started dancing at the age of 2 and without going through formal training, Wade has managed to build up his career as a cheorographer. He said he wants to be a cheorographer than be a dancer. He's only 26 years old now, and it seems like he's really enjoying his life and career.

After the Q&A we took photos with him. Even asked for his autograph! Wade is quite friendly (^-^)

I persuaded Bernice to give her halloween chocolate (of a eye) to him. Then she gave another choco to Wade's wife, Amanda. We took photos with Amanda. She's pretty friendly. Despite their fame, they are quite approachable. Well, I think Mig is still the most friendliest big star I have ever seen.

Looking forward to Dance War in a few hours time~!