This is the first such competition in Singapore, and it will see dancers, in groups of four to six, compete for the title of Singapore’s best dance group. The competition will take place after a series of two-day dance workshops conducted by Wade Robson. The Emmy-award winning choreographer will impart his expertise, creativity and unique blend of dance styles – ranging from street styles to contemporary genres.

Participants will also learn invaluable advice and insights into the world of dance as Mr. Robson brings extensive dance experience into the competition. Better known as a judge in the MTV hit dance competition series The Wade Robson Project and as a choreographer of groundbreaking dance moves in So You Think You Can Dance, Mr. Robson was a dance prodigy. He started dancing at age 5 and started teaching dance at age 12 in Hollywood. Today, his impressive list of credentials include appearing in Michael Jackson videos and choreographing for the biggest pop stars of today, such as Britney Spears, Mya, Usher, Pink and N’SYNC.

Mr. Robson is not the only star of Danz War’s judging panel. The panel will also feature judges who are prominent figures in the regional entertainment scene such as celebrity host Najip Ali, Hummingbird Music Hong Kong director Tan Chang and Lee Ee Wurn, Vice President of Chinese Entertainment Productions, MediaCorp TV.

“By engaging the brightest stars in the international dance and entertainment industry, we hope that this will be a truly enriching experience for participants, helping to boost their confidence, skills and cultivate a passion for dance,” said Michelle Ang, Founder of Danz People, an independent dance school and organizer of Danz War.

“Organizing this competition is also our way of contributing to the arts scene in Singapore. We hope to make this competition a platform for aspiring dancers to gain recognition in the industry. Our biggest dream is to inspire participants to live their dreams and pursue their love for dancing,” added Ms. Ang.

Following the intensive dance workshops, an audition will be held and the best eight teams will be selected to enter the finals. The winning team will win a cash prize of $5,000, and, more importantly – have the honour of winning the title of best dance group in Singapore.

More about Danz People
Danz People is an independent dance school established by dance veterans Michelle Ang, Patrick Loo, Francis Lim and Sheena Seah. The school is committed to the development of local talents in the performing arts and seeks to foster quality, promote education and enhance artistic development. Danz People’s curriculum offers a variety of dance and fitness styles, facilitated by talented teachers and accommodating participants from all walks of life – whether children, adults to professional dancers. To learn more about Danz People, please visit www.danzpeople.com.

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Australia’s Licks 5D Productions Presents the 2nd Season of Hello Music Land at GV VivoCity This School Holidays

Every child has the chance to win a trip to Hello Music Land, Australia!

Hello Music Land introduces audiences to the wonderful world of music through a combined cinema and live musical stage show which offers families an incredible cross-platform entertainment experience.

Hello Music Land is presented via the LICKs 5D format (Live Interactive Cinema for Kids) and returns to Singapore for the 2nd season for two weeks starting from 24th of May.

LICKS 5D combines:
- 3D interactive cinema animation

- 4thD - a live musical stage show

- 5thD - audience interaction with the stage and screen

Family Experience
Educational & Interactive - Children and parents interact with the characters on stage and screen through sing along, dance along songs, musical games and imaginative stories.

Star on stage in Australia contest - Every child has the chance to win a trip with an accompanying adult and even the chance to star on stage alongside Hello Music friends in Australia.

Synopsis
Once audience members help colourful live host Quickles open the Hello Music gates, they enter a magical world where they meet musical friends VINNIE VIOLIN, DIMMIE DRUM and PENNY PIANO.

They will soon learn VINNIE has lost his bow (BowBow) and thus commences a musical adventure through Hello Music Land, looking for BowBow amidst a smorgasbord of catchy sing-along and dance-along items, interactive musical games, a magical storybook, a ride on the Rainbow Road and climaxing in a super big musical finale????. Running time - 75 minutes.

TICKETING DETAILS
Date: 24 May to 3 June 2007
Time: 7.00p.m. nightly, from Thursday to Sunday
NO Hello Music Land shows from Mondays to Wednesdays

Tickets:
Thurs-Sun

Standard
$33

Fantastical Family Package (U.P. $132 - savings of $22!)

Buy 4 tickets at $110
$110

Group Booking of Minimum 50 pax
$26

Group Booking of Entire Hall
$20

School Booking (55% off)

(min. 30 students, 1 teacher to get in free with every 20 students)
$15

For more information on Hello Music Land and contest details, please check: www.hellomusicland.com.

For all ticketing information, please check: www.gv.com.sg.

For group bookings, please contact GV Group Bookings 6334 3766

LOCATION
GV VivoCity, Cinema 2, No 1, Harbourfront Walk, VivoCity, #02-30, Singapore 098585

About LiCKs 5D (Live interactive Cinema for Kids)
LiCKs 5D is a new form of Live Show entertainment which is breaking new ground in combining a musical staged production with new Digital Cinema technology.

LICKs 5D Hello Music Land premiered in Singapore and Melbourne in 2006, and received rave reviews from audiences, sponsors, educators and media.

First premiered in Australia and Singapore in 2006, LICKs5D received rave reviews from audiences, educators, sponsors and media.

Following its success, Hello Music Land’s second season in Australia, a national Australian tour launching in Melbourne, is soon to kick off. Negotiations are also in place with a number of other countries with tour dates to be locked in over the coming months.

LICKs 5D was created and is produced by a collaborative team of multi-award winning directors, animators, script writers and other talents including CEO & Producer Karen Kim (Director Hello Music School, Producer ????ello Music Show???? C31, Foxtel and Austar - Winner Best Children’s TV Program The Antennas C31), Directors Stephen Johnson (AFI award winning ????olngu Boy????, Logie awarded ????ut There????) and Ian Munro (award winning Hi-5, New MacDonald????s Farm, Bananas in Pyjamas) and FlickPad Animation (Winner of ???? Minute Wonders????, K Mart monster, Buckethead).

About Golden Village Singapore
Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd is Singapore’s leading cinema exhibitor with 9 multiplexes housing 73 screens: Yishun, Bishan Junction 8, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, Marina Square, Great World City, Plaza Singapura, and VivoCity.

The company and circuit are renowned for prime locations, state-of-the-art design, the widest choice of movies, and leading-edge marketing.

Film distribution arm Golden Village Pictures Pte Ltd releases an average of 30 to 40 titles per year, ranging from blockbusters such as the MATRIX trilogy, CONSTANTINE and CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to international arthouse hits like THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES and SUPER SIZE ME.

In November 2006, Golden Village Pictures will present an animated penguin film, HAPPY FEET, with Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman, Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman and other luminaries in its voice cast.

GV VivoCity is the new flagship of Golden Village Multiplex. It is the biggest and the most luxurious cinema in Singapore.

This new, state-of-the-art 15-plex occupies a stunning 90,000 sq feet of space, has 2,173-seats and is expected to entertain over a million patrons per year. GV VivoCity will show the widest variety of movies with 15 screens under one roof.

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Event : Salsa Loco Nite at LA Dance Connection
Date / Time : April 13 (Fri), 9pm - 11.30pm, Admission is Free!
Venue : 31A - 33A New Bridge Road, 2nd floor (directly across from Central)
Dress code : Flower Power! Come dress in your flowery best!

Event synopsis :

Love dancing to Salsa Top 20 Hits? Put on your dancing shoes and join us at LADC’s monthly Salsa Loco Nite! This month features an exclusive salsa intermediate workshop by Artistic Director, Lionel Araya that shows you how to shine like a pro on the dance floor. Please call us at 6535 3575 to pre-register. Slots are limited so register today! For more information, please log into our website at http://www.ladanceconnection.com/.