Dancesport de Allan

Photos taken during the March Competition of students from Allan's studio.
Uploaded for the students.
No commercial interest involved.

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Marina Bay Fireworks 2008

Decided to try my fireworks technique again.

It was an enlightening experience.

Dropped daughter off at Bras Besar for tuition at 6.30pm. Parked my car at Esplanade and was thinking of going shopping before the schedule time of fireworks at 9pm. Rain had just stopped. I walked up to the Esplanade Bridge/Walkway and to my astonishment there were at least more than 50 photographers "setup" and "ready" at the bridge. Talking to a senior gentleman, a seasoned photographer at fireworks (local and abroad), I was advised to find a good location and not to leave till the action. Immediately I felt the tension and excitement.

Well, it was almost a 3 hours wait for 15 minutes of fireworks(French). BUT, it was worth the wait. The beauty was under-represented by my photos. Will promise to improve.

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NDP Singapore 2008

Brought tripod, lenses and a new toy - a time release attachment ( purchased from my favorite shop at Lucky Plaza just before going to the parade) to NDP this year. First attempt at the fireworks after reading the technique from the net(on that morning). Failed quite badly.

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Merlion International Dancesport 2008

Wanted to try my new 70-200mm lens but missed most of the day competition due to work.
Fairly poorly taken photos.
Posting this again for the participants to enjoy.
Will try to be better next year.

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Singapore Ballet Academy Concert 2008

I had the good fortune to learn ballet as a child at the Singapore Ballet Academy. Stopped dancing and performing with the school during my 2nd year in the university, physically not good enough to cope with the advance grades. By then, dancing/ballet has been in my blood and soul.

Returned to SBA with my daughter when she was 6. Stayed as a accompanying mother till end 2006 as daughter, too, unfortunately has the similar sketetal structure as I and stopped her formal ballet lessons/exams.

I was out of town during the actual SBA concert this year-the 50th Anniversary Concert, but was able to sneak in during their dress rehearsals.
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Hwa Chong JC Dance Night 2008

Had the opportunity to watch the rehearsals and the performance. Learned more about stage photography and bought a prime lens. With the inadequacy in technique, focusing and lighting were the persistent problems.
Uploading this for the dancers to enjoy.
Best wishes for the coming A level exam for the J2s.

Rehearsals click here

Shake click here

Dance Photographs

I developed recent interest in photography after attending a dance photo workshop in March this year.


Dance photography workshop


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