Happy New Year!!!
May 2009 be a great year ahead for Lion City Lockers. It promises to be more happening, with more sessions, events, and competitions for Singapore Lockers! I'm sure that more renowned lockers will make their way to our lion city too... =)
Of course, Chunky and I also have many plans for you guys. March 2009 will be our 1st Anniversary, so expect something funky coming your way!
Last but not least, wish everyone all the best for 2009! Stay funky, happy and enjoy locking!
Cheers,
Ceekay. =)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
It's X'mas!
On behalf of Lion City Lockers,
MERRY X'MAS TO EVERYONE!
May you guys have a funky christmas... Get out there and dance with your friends, spread the love for funk and enjoy yourself!
Do check this blog for updates soon, I'm arranging for a session for LCL soon!
The session should be within the next 2 weeks.
I'm sure all of you can't wait for it! =)
Have a funky time, cheers!
MERRY X'MAS TO EVERYONE!
May you guys have a funky christmas... Get out there and dance with your friends, spread the love for funk and enjoy yourself!
Do check this blog for updates soon, I'm arranging for a session for LCL soon!
The session should be within the next 2 weeks.
I'm sure all of you can't wait for it! =)
Have a funky time, cheers!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Inspirational Video!
Chunky showed me this video today, which he hopes can also inspire you guys. Check it out!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A random post about Locking!
Hello everyone! It's Ceekay here once again... =)
As we're coming near to the end of 2008, it's perhaps a good time for us to look back and evaluate the locking scene in Singapore... In case you guys didn't realise, Lion City Lockers was formed in March 2008, meaning that we are already 9 months old!
It has been remarkable as to how the locking scene in Singapore has grown during the past 9 months. Just barely a year ago, one could count the total number of recognised lockers in Singapore with 2 hands. Yet fast forward to the end of 2008, we see people picking up locking almost everywhere, and with more lockers being recognised within the local dance scene.
Credits definitely go to Chunky, the man who formed Lion City Lockers and made it possible for the locking scene to grow so rapidly. His vision was simple; he wanted to spread the love of locking and funk across Singapore, and also encourage more people to learn the art form of locking. Hence LCL was born, and the seed of locking has now grown up here to be a young but strong tree.
So nowadays we see people picking up locking from dance studios, as well as joining LCL and gaining their first exposure to what locking is. But still, one question lingers in everyone's mind, and it's also something that many people have came to asked me: "How do you improve in locking? What does Locking mean to you?"
I think I shall answer these 2 questions here; hopefully it will inspire all lockers out there. My opinions are, however, purely my own perception of locking. It is still up to your own personal intepretation to understand what locking is. =)
Locking, as most of you should know, was founded during the Soul Funk era in the 1970s, by this man called Don Campbell. Just like for any other dance genres, the music plays a big part when it comes to Locking. Hence, it is important to know the history of locking and understand why Locking was done to Soul/Funk music in the 1970s. At that time, locking was born on a well known TV show called "The Soul Train", where black americans got to express themselves by dancing to Soul and Funk music.
It doesn't matter to them whether the moves look good; they just wanted to enjoy the freedom of expressing themselves, and dance to the music the way they love to. That is why they look so funky... Every move they do is natural, and comes from the bottom of their heart. Everyone has their own character and their own way of intepreting the music!
Check out this video here to see an example of blacks dancing at "The Soul Train":
Therefore, in my opinions, you gotta feel the music and express yourself from the bottom of your heart. Techniques and form are important of course, but the foundation of it all comes from your love for the music as well as your own way of expressing yourself. Techniques, form, angles are things you can always work on to improve by constantly practising hard, but truly dancing to the music is something that is born in you... Feel the music through your own character, dance with your own style and your own way of intepreting the music. =)
Also, remain humble in dance always. There's always something for you to learn, something new for you to try, and every time you dance it should be a new experience. Even when you hear the same songs over and over again, you may dance differently to the songs everytime as you can intepret it in so many different ways. I'm sure that this applies to any form of dance, not just locking.
Last but not least, enjoy the music and stay happy when you dance! Locking is so different from many other street dance genres, because it is funky, happy and it celebrates! Be happy to dance, and enjoy expressing yourself like there's no one watching you. You should do locking as if you're celebrating your freedom to dance! There may be only a certain number of moves we have in locking, but there's endless ways of doing each move and different ways of combining them. You can always add in your own flavour, your own moves... Don't stop exploring!
This post may be long, but I hope that it has inspired you somehow. Locking may not be easy to many of you, and the road towards improving is long and arduous... But I'm sure that as long as you truly love funk music and enjoy dancing, nothing can stop you from being the dancer you can be.
Stay funky always, and enjoy your festive holidays coming up!
Cheers,
Ceekay. =)
As we're coming near to the end of 2008, it's perhaps a good time for us to look back and evaluate the locking scene in Singapore... In case you guys didn't realise, Lion City Lockers was formed in March 2008, meaning that we are already 9 months old!
It has been remarkable as to how the locking scene in Singapore has grown during the past 9 months. Just barely a year ago, one could count the total number of recognised lockers in Singapore with 2 hands. Yet fast forward to the end of 2008, we see people picking up locking almost everywhere, and with more lockers being recognised within the local dance scene.
Credits definitely go to Chunky, the man who formed Lion City Lockers and made it possible for the locking scene to grow so rapidly. His vision was simple; he wanted to spread the love of locking and funk across Singapore, and also encourage more people to learn the art form of locking. Hence LCL was born, and the seed of locking has now grown up here to be a young but strong tree.
So nowadays we see people picking up locking from dance studios, as well as joining LCL and gaining their first exposure to what locking is. But still, one question lingers in everyone's mind, and it's also something that many people have came to asked me: "How do you improve in locking? What does Locking mean to you?"
I think I shall answer these 2 questions here; hopefully it will inspire all lockers out there. My opinions are, however, purely my own perception of locking. It is still up to your own personal intepretation to understand what locking is. =)
Locking, as most of you should know, was founded during the Soul Funk era in the 1970s, by this man called Don Campbell. Just like for any other dance genres, the music plays a big part when it comes to Locking. Hence, it is important to know the history of locking and understand why Locking was done to Soul/Funk music in the 1970s. At that time, locking was born on a well known TV show called "The Soul Train", where black americans got to express themselves by dancing to Soul and Funk music.
It doesn't matter to them whether the moves look good; they just wanted to enjoy the freedom of expressing themselves, and dance to the music the way they love to. That is why they look so funky... Every move they do is natural, and comes from the bottom of their heart. Everyone has their own character and their own way of intepreting the music!
Check out this video here to see an example of blacks dancing at "The Soul Train":
Therefore, in my opinions, you gotta feel the music and express yourself from the bottom of your heart. Techniques and form are important of course, but the foundation of it all comes from your love for the music as well as your own way of expressing yourself. Techniques, form, angles are things you can always work on to improve by constantly practising hard, but truly dancing to the music is something that is born in you... Feel the music through your own character, dance with your own style and your own way of intepreting the music. =)
Also, remain humble in dance always. There's always something for you to learn, something new for you to try, and every time you dance it should be a new experience. Even when you hear the same songs over and over again, you may dance differently to the songs everytime as you can intepret it in so many different ways. I'm sure that this applies to any form of dance, not just locking.
Last but not least, enjoy the music and stay happy when you dance! Locking is so different from many other street dance genres, because it is funky, happy and it celebrates! Be happy to dance, and enjoy expressing yourself like there's no one watching you. You should do locking as if you're celebrating your freedom to dance! There may be only a certain number of moves we have in locking, but there's endless ways of doing each move and different ways of combining them. You can always add in your own flavour, your own moves... Don't stop exploring!
This post may be long, but I hope that it has inspired you somehow. Locking may not be easy to many of you, and the road towards improving is long and arduous... But I'm sure that as long as you truly love funk music and enjoy dancing, nothing can stop you from being the dancer you can be.
Stay funky always, and enjoy your festive holidays coming up!
Cheers,
Ceekay. =)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Locking WORKSHOP
Hi Lockers!
Heres an upcoming Locking workshop
By K-Lock
Yea! its him!
Venue:Danzpeople studio
Date:17thdec 2008
Time:8.30pm-10pm
Fee:$18.00
-anything feel free to enquire from him -98313460
Heres an upcoming Locking workshop
By K-Lock
Yea! its him!
Venue:Danzpeople studio
Date:17thdec 2008
Time:8.30pm-10pm
Fee:$18.00
-anything feel free to enquire from him -98313460
Monday, November 17, 2008
Well Done!
Hey guys, this is Ceekay here.
Didn't had the chance to talk to u guys after Floor The Love was over, so here's my message to all of you funky people out there:
First of all, I would like to say a loud "WELL DONE"! It was a great performance, everything went well, the audience liked it and Chunky gave the thumbs up for the performance. I'm very proud of you guys!
Secondly, a big THANK YOU to all of you who had performed or played a part for our performance. It had been tough on you guys coming down for practices and cooperating so well during the mere 5 practices we had. It was really quite a miracle actually that we did everything in 5 practices yea.
Next, I hope that all of you had enjoyed yourselves, be it for the performance or for the session that we had on Sunday. For those who came on Sunday, I'm sure that all of you had learnt valuable lessons and tips from the two dope locking masters from Taiwan. So keep it up and don't stop practicing, and we'll continue to spread the love of locking across our funky lion city!
Last but not least, Lion City Lockers will be taking a short break and we'll resume sessions next month. In the meantime there will be several dance productions going on, such as O School Recital, Fbodz's and NRA's productions... Take your time to attend all these events and broaden your horizon even more!
So stay funky everyone, I'll see you guys at the next LCL session. Cheers!
Pictures of LCL + Elmo & 嚣张 from Taiwan!
ps.
just a random note... don't eat chicken rice at Far East! lol.
Didn't had the chance to talk to u guys after Floor The Love was over, so here's my message to all of you funky people out there:
First of all, I would like to say a loud "WELL DONE"! It was a great performance, everything went well, the audience liked it and Chunky gave the thumbs up for the performance. I'm very proud of you guys!
Secondly, a big THANK YOU to all of you who had performed or played a part for our performance. It had been tough on you guys coming down for practices and cooperating so well during the mere 5 practices we had. It was really quite a miracle actually that we did everything in 5 practices yea.
Next, I hope that all of you had enjoyed yourselves, be it for the performance or for the session that we had on Sunday. For those who came on Sunday, I'm sure that all of you had learnt valuable lessons and tips from the two dope locking masters from Taiwan. So keep it up and don't stop practicing, and we'll continue to spread the love of locking across our funky lion city!
Last but not least, Lion City Lockers will be taking a short break and we'll resume sessions next month. In the meantime there will be several dance productions going on, such as O School Recital, Fbodz's and NRA's productions... Take your time to attend all these events and broaden your horizon even more!
So stay funky everyone, I'll see you guys at the next LCL session. Cheers!
Pictures of LCL + Elmo & 嚣张 from Taiwan!
ps.
just a random note... don't eat chicken rice at Far East! lol.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Floor The Love Performance!
Hello all!
Lion City Lockers will be performing for the first time ever at Floor The Love 2008, an event organised by Korea-Singapore Dance Project (KSDP) and Natasha Studios. Turn up at the event and support us! =D
Here's a map of where Floor The Love will be held:
For more information, visit http://floorthelove.blogspot.com/!
Other than that, Lion City Lockers will also have a free-for-all jam session on 16th November, Sunday!
Lion City Lockers Jam Session
Time: 6pm-730pm
Venue: DanceOnUs Studio
Cost: FREE!
Do come down and join us for a funky good time!
Credits to Chris for making the session possible. =)
See you guys at the two events!
For performers:
Meeting Venue: Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station NS Line (red) Control Station area
Meeting Time: 1230pm (we'll set off at 1245 sharp!)
Performance attire: Funky and Colourful!
Contact persons: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling (91869083)
*Those having Fong's locking class, the class has been pushed forward to 1230pm and it'll end at 130pm. So you guys can join us after your class is over*
Lion City Lockers will be performing for the first time ever at Floor The Love 2008, an event organised by Korea-Singapore Dance Project (KSDP) and Natasha Studios. Turn up at the event and support us! =D
Here's a map of where Floor The Love will be held:
For more information, visit http://floorthelove.blogspot.com/!
Other than that, Lion City Lockers will also have a free-for-all jam session on 16th November, Sunday!
Lion City Lockers Jam Session
Time: 6pm-730pm
Venue: DanceOnUs Studio
Cost: FREE!
Do come down and join us for a funky good time!
Credits to Chris for making the session possible. =)
See you guys at the two events!
For performers:
Meeting Venue: Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station NS Line (red) Control Station area
Meeting Time: 1230pm (we'll set off at 1245 sharp!)
Performance attire: Funky and Colourful!
Contact persons: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling (91869083)
*Those having Fong's locking class, the class has been pushed forward to 1230pm and it'll end at 130pm. So you guys can join us after your class is over*
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
FTL Performance Practice 5 - Last Practice!
Hey people, FTL is just days away, so here's our last practice for the show!
Date: 13th November 2008, Thursday
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Block A, Atrium
Time: 745pm to 915pm
Meeting time and venue: 715pm at Yio Chu Kang MRT station
Contact person: Ceekay (96212308)
*please state who you are when you contact me. thanks!*
If you are unable to attend the practice, please leave behind a comment and let me know.
See you guys at the practice!
Date: 13th November 2008, Thursday
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Block A, Atrium
Time: 745pm to 915pm
Meeting time and venue: 715pm at Yio Chu Kang MRT station
Contact person: Ceekay (96212308)
*please state who you are when you contact me. thanks!*
If you are unable to attend the practice, please leave behind a comment and let me know.
See you guys at the practice!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
FTL Performance Practice 4
This is the 2nd last practice we have before the actual show this coming Saturday. As much as possible please come down as we have to rehearse our full-runs well to ensure that everything will go well for our performance!
Date: 10th November 2008, Monday
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Block A, Atrium
Time: 730pm to 930pm
Meeting time and venue: 7pm at Yio Chu Kang MRT station
Contact person: Ceekay (96212308)
*please state who you are when you contact me. thanks!*
If you are unable to attend the practice, please leave behind a comment and let me know.
On another note, I would also encourage more of our lockers to register and participate for Floor The Love's locking battles! It doesn't matter who win or lose, just get down to the dance floor and get funky! Let's join the battle in the name of funk and fun! =)
Date: 10th November 2008, Monday
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Block A, Atrium
Time: 730pm to 930pm
Meeting time and venue: 7pm at Yio Chu Kang MRT station
Contact person: Ceekay (96212308)
*please state who you are when you contact me. thanks!*
If you are unable to attend the practice, please leave behind a comment and let me know.
On another note, I would also encourage more of our lockers to register and participate for Floor The Love's locking battles! It doesn't matter who win or lose, just get down to the dance floor and get funky! Let's join the battle in the name of funk and fun! =)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
FTL Performance Practice 3 - New Updates!
Floor The Love Performance Practice will resume next week!
*Tentative* (but more or less confirmed)
Date: 8th November 2008, Saturday
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Block A Atrium
Time: 1400 - 1600
Costs: Free
Contact Person: Ceekay (96212308)
Meeting place: Yio Chu Kang MRT, 1.30pm
ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY FOR THOSE WHO WANTS TO PERFORM!
FORMATIONS AND COMPLETION OF CHOREOGRAPHY ARE TO BE DONE!
And we may have 2 practices on the following week, which is already the week leading to the event itself (FTL is on 15th November)! So, please be prepared to commit to the 3 practices within that span of 7 days. Your cooperation will be very much appreciated... =)
* As usual please leave comments and let me know if you can make it for the practice. Leave behind your contact number too so that I can contact you in case of any changes! Thanks! *
*Tentative* (but more or less confirmed)
Date: 8th November 2008, Saturday
Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Block A Atrium
Time: 1400 - 1600
Costs: Free
Contact Person: Ceekay (96212308)
Meeting place: Yio Chu Kang MRT, 1.30pm
ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY FOR THOSE WHO WANTS TO PERFORM!
FORMATIONS AND COMPLETION OF CHOREOGRAPHY ARE TO BE DONE!
And we may have 2 practices on the following week, which is already the week leading to the event itself (FTL is on 15th November)! So, please be prepared to commit to the 3 practices within that span of 7 days. Your cooperation will be very much appreciated... =)
* As usual please leave comments and let me know if you can make it for the practice. Leave behind your contact number too so that I can contact you in case of any changes! Thanks! *
Monday, October 27, 2008
FTL Performance Practice 3
Hello Guys!
Hope you all had spent a great day celebrating Deepavali!
(Or spent the day going out, sleeping, whatsoever...)
Here's the details for this week's performance practice!
*Cancelled*
Date: 30th October 2008, Thursday
Venue: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC BLOCK A ATRIUM
Time: 730pm to 10pm
Costs: FREE
Contact Person: Ceekay (96212308)
Meeting place: Yio Chu Kang MRT, 7pm
Practice will be postponed till next week as there were insufficient replies to form the practice. Details for next practice will be up on Friday night...
Also, please keep yourself updated by checking this blog frequently, and provide a reply when requested so that it's easier for us to arrange practices... I'm sure that many of you are keen to perform for the event, so please do your part and make it easier for practices to be arranged! Thanks so much yo. =)
Keep things funky yea, see you guys next week!
Hope you all had spent a great day celebrating Deepavali!
(Or spent the day going out, sleeping, whatsoever...)
Here's the details for this week's performance practice!
*Cancelled*
Venue: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC BLOCK A ATRIUM
Time: 730pm to 10pm
Costs: FREE
Contact Person: Ceekay (96212308)
Meeting place: Yio Chu Kang MRT, 7pm
Practice will be postponed till next week as there were insufficient replies to form the practice. Details for next practice will be up on Friday night...
Also, please keep yourself updated by checking this blog frequently, and provide a reply when requested so that it's easier for us to arrange practices... I'm sure that many of you are keen to perform for the event, so please do your part and make it easier for practices to be arranged! Thanks so much yo. =)
Keep things funky yea, see you guys next week!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
FTL performance practice 2
Second Performance Practice: 20th October 2008, Monday
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 9.30 - 11.00 PM
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone.
Meet 9.00pm at Somerset Mrt Station!
Contacts: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling (91869083)
*Please state who you are when you contact us. No spamming allowed too.*
Those who did not attend the first practice is still welcomed to join in! As for the rest, I hope you guys still remember the routines! Keep things funky yeaa, see you at Danz People Studio!
*Credits to Danz People Studio for the practice venue. =)*
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 9.30 - 11.00 PM
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone.
Meet 9.00pm at Somerset Mrt Station!
Contacts: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling (91869083)
*Please state who you are when you contact us. No spamming allowed too.*
Those who did not attend the first practice is still welcomed to join in! As for the rest, I hope you guys still remember the routines! Keep things funky yeaa, see you at Danz People Studio!
*Credits to Danz People Studio for the practice venue. =)*
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
FTL performance practice 1
For those interested to be involved in the performance for Floor The Love:
*Confirmed*
First Performance Practice: 13th October 2008, Monday
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 9.00 - 11.00 PM
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone.
Meet 8.30pm at Somerset Mrt Station!
Contacts: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling (91869083)
*Please state who you are when you contact us. No spamming allowed too.*
Venue is confirmed! Credits to Danz People Studio for providing the venue yet again. So I'll be looking forward to seeing you guys at the practice yea! =)
As for previous mention about drawing lots, it will not be implemented unless the turnout is too big to fit in everyone for the performance. So just come down for the practice and we'll see how things go!
See you guys at Danz People Studio!
*Confirmed*
First Performance Practice: 13th October 2008, Monday
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 9.00 - 11.00 PM
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone.
Meet 8.30pm at Somerset Mrt Station!
Contacts: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling (91869083)
*Please state who you are when you contact us. No spamming allowed too.*
Venue is confirmed! Credits to Danz People Studio for providing the venue yet again. So I'll be looking forward to seeing you guys at the practice yea! =)
As for previous mention about drawing lots, it will not be implemented unless the turnout is too big to fit in everyone for the performance. So just come down for the practice and we'll see how things go!
See you guys at Danz People Studio!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Back to Danz!
Hi everyone, here's a great piece of good news for everyone: We're getting back our monday slot from Danz People Studio!
I am sure that everyone has been eagerly waiting for details on the next hangout session. So here it is:
Date : 6th October 2008, Monday
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 9.00 - 11.00 PM (Meet 830pm at Somerset MRT)
Attire : Anything you think is Funky
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone.
Approx $3, $4 per head (the more people the cheaper it gets!)
Contacts: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling aka Forest (91869083)
Session is open for anybody and everybody who is interested in the art-form of Locking! All levels welcomed! And credits too to Danz People Studio for the venue. =)
*Disclaimer: LCL is not a crew or dance school. Our sessions are all about gathering lockers who just want to dance, enjoy to the music, share knowledge with each other and more! It doesn't matter even if you've never danced before, just come down and soak in the funky atmosphere!
So see you guys at Danz People Studio! =)
I am sure that everyone has been eagerly waiting for details on the next hangout session. So here it is:
Date : 6th October 2008, Monday
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 9.00 - 11.00 PM (Meet 830pm at Somerset MRT)
Attire : Anything you think is Funky
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone.
Approx $3, $4 per head (the more people the cheaper it gets!)
Contacts: Ceekay (96212308), Su Ling aka Forest (91869083)
Session is open for anybody and everybody who is interested in the art-form of Locking! All levels welcomed! And credits too to Danz People Studio for the venue. =)
*Disclaimer: LCL is not a crew or dance school. Our sessions are all about gathering lockers who just want to dance, enjoy to the music, share knowledge with each other and more! It doesn't matter even if you've never danced before, just come down and soak in the funky atmosphere!
So see you guys at Danz People Studio! =)
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wanna Perform?
Hey people! Here's an opportunity for you guys to shine on stage, representing Lion City Lockers!
Event: Floor The Love!
Date: 15th Nov
Venue: SMU
That's right, Lion City Lockers will be represented at the event as guest performers. Anyone who's interested is welcomed to be part of LCL's first ever public performance! You don't have to be technically strong or outstanding to perform; as long as you can do basics like twirls, point and lock, you qualify to perform. =)
Choreographer: Ceekay
(may add more choreographers but to be confirmed)
Practice Dates: Between 13th October to 14th November
(exact practice dates to be confirmed)
Practice Venue/Time: to be confirmed
Choreography ideas + Total dancers involved: CONFIDENTIAL!
*So, please do not ask about how many dancers will be involved and what is the performance concept. The outcome depends on how many dancers are joining*
Interested?
Post a comment here along with your name, contact number and e-mail!
Questions and doubts will be entertained on the tagboard.
*Disclaimer: this is not for official registration. It's for us to estimate how many people would be keen to perform. To register, simply attend the first performance practice and stay with us from there on! Further details on practices will be posted on this blog soon, keep yourself updated! *
Event: Floor The Love!
Date: 15th Nov
Venue: SMU
That's right, Lion City Lockers will be represented at the event as guest performers. Anyone who's interested is welcomed to be part of LCL's first ever public performance! You don't have to be technically strong or outstanding to perform; as long as you can do basics like twirls, point and lock, you qualify to perform. =)
Choreographer: Ceekay
(may add more choreographers but to be confirmed)
Practice Dates: Between 13th October to 14th November
(exact practice dates to be confirmed)
Practice Venue/Time: to be confirmed
Choreography ideas + Total dancers involved: CONFIDENTIAL!
*So, please do not ask about how many dancers will be involved and what is the performance concept. The outcome depends on how many dancers are joining*
Interested?
Post a comment here along with your name, contact number and e-mail!
Questions and doubts will be entertained on the tagboard.
*Disclaimer: this is not for official registration. It's for us to estimate how many people would be keen to perform. To register, simply attend the first performance practice and stay with us from there on! Further details on practices will be posted on this blog soon, keep yourself updated! *
Monday, September 15, 2008
SOLO Locking BATTLE
Venue:danceonus studio @ claymore point.
Date:28th September
Day:Sunday
time:2pm-3pm
check out www.natashastudio.blogspot.com for directions
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1V1 battle
Open to 16entries
up to date(15thsept) :6 entries signed up
10 entries available still
Drop an entry under the comments
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Judging criteria
techniques
flow
rythmn
musicality
flow
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Prize
Winner:$200.00
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person to contact:Kenneth,98313460
Date:28th September
Day:Sunday
time:2pm-3pm
check out www.natashastudio.blogspot.com for directions
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1V1 battle
Open to 16entries
up to date(15thsept) :6 entries signed up
10 entries available still
Drop an entry under the comments
----------------------------
Judging criteria
techniques
flow
rythmn
musicality
flow
----------------------------
Prize
Winner:$200.00
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person to contact:Kenneth,98313460
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Floor The Love 2008 is here!
click on the poster for Details!~
alternatively check out:
GO go GO LOCKERS!
There will not be any LCL Hangouts until further notice.
Thats right guys, we are in the midst of searching for a better location to hold LCL hangouts so that we do not have to keep running around like gypsies. Please hang in there and keep checking this space for updates. Thank you guys so much for your support. Singapore Lockers shall prevail!
ps. Sorry about the delay for Lockdown! videos but beleive me im working on it!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Locking Hangout!! -RP 11th Aug ,M0nday
when?11th August 08,Monday
What time?8pm till late
Where? Republic Polytechnic E4 main building
Fee? Free free ( RP is open to public)
Getting There? Nearest MRT is Woodlands Station. RP is a 7 minute walk from there.
Who Can Come? Anybody. Everybody. Veterans, Beginners
Contact Persons: Forest (91869083) :
What time?8pm till late
Where? Republic Polytechnic E4 main building
Fee? Free free ( RP is open to public)
Getting There? Nearest MRT is Woodlands Station. RP is a 7 minute walk from there.
Who Can Come? Anybody. Everybody. Veterans, Beginners
Contact Persons: Forest (91869083) :
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Locking Hangout! - A Special Night!
Where?: Nanyang Polytechnic, Block E Level 3
When?: 28th July 2008, Monday
Time?: 7.30 PM (Battle Proper Starts 8pm) Participants must reach by 7.30pm or earlier!
Attire?: Anything. (Funky dressing encouraged)
Contact Persons: Chunky (94514625)
Judges: K-Lock, Fong & Ceekay
Emcee: Chunky
Music: Wei Jie
Scorekeeper: Sabrina Low
Logistics: Su Ling aka Forest
Supported By: Foreign Bodies
Wei Ming's Good Cupcakes And Muffins For You Pte Ltd
Agenda for the night:
7.30pm - Participants ballot for participation number
8pm - Commence Audition Rounds
8.30pm - Best 8 or Best 16(if available) rounds
9.30pm - Semi Final rounds, Best 4
9.45pm - Finals
10 pm - Debrief and discussion
Battle Formats:
Audition Round - Dance Freestyles
- Participants will ballot for their participation numbers.
- Participants will be called out in sequence according to their numbers.
- Depending on turnout, dancers might be called out individually or as a pair to perform their freestyle.
- Each dancer will be given 30 seconds to freestyle to the given music.
- Failure to respond to your turn when the emcee repeatedly summons your number will result in forfeit of your turn.
- After round is over, Judges will deliberate to choose the top scorers to proceed to the battle rounds.
- Depending on turnout, if there are between 8-15 participants, a BEST 8 battles will be commenced for the next round comprising of the top 8 scorers from the auditions.
- If there are more than 20 participants, we will commence a BEST 16 Battles for the next round comprising of the top 16 scorers from the auditions.
Battle Rounds - Best 8 or Best 16 (Depending on situation)
- Dancers will be paired randomly to do battle with each other.
- 1 round battles. Each dancer comes out once.
- Emcee will do a 'bottle spin' to decide which dancer goes out first.
- 50 seconds time limit each round per dancer.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of 3 judges. No point system.
- The winner will move on to the next battle round. The loser will be eliminated.
- In the event of a draw, an extra round will be given to both dancers till a winner is decided.
Battle Rounds - Best 4 (Semi Finals)
- Dancers will be paired randomly to do battle with each other.
- 2 round battles. Each dancer comes out twice.
- Emcee will do a 'bottle spin' to decide which dancer goes out first.
- 50 seconds time limit each round per dancer.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of 3 judges. No point system.
- The winner will move on to the next battle round. The loser will be eliminated.
- In the event of a draw, an extra round will be given to both dancers till a winner is decided.
Battle Rounds - Finals
- 2 round battles. Each dancer comes out twice.
- Emcee will do a 'bottle spin' to decide which dancer goes out first.
- 50 seconds time limit each round per dancer.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of 3 judges. No point system.
- In the event of a draw, an extra round will be given to both dancers till a winner is decided.
Judging Criteria
The is no specific judging score sheet criteria. However, the judges will look our for the following:
- Rhythm
- Techniques
- Musicality
- Character/Projection
- Originality
- Flow
Battle Rules
1. Lateness will result in your exemption of the event. Be punctual! (please?)
2. Do not obstruct your opponent's dancing space when it is not your turn.
3. The judges decisions are final.
4. No substitution will be entertained unless instructed by judges
5. no act of rowdiness throughout the event
6. Have fun. Or else.
7. Look at point 6.
POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS PLEASE ADD A COMMENT TO THIS POST WITH YOUR NAME. (BELOW THIS POST)
THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FOR THE BATTLE. ITS FOR US TO GUAGE ATTENDENCE. THANKS!
Time?: 7.30 PM (Battle Proper Starts 8pm) Participants must reach by 7.30pm or earlier!
Attire?: Anything. (Funky dressing encouraged)
Contact Persons: Chunky (94514625)
Judges: K-Lock, Fong & Ceekay
Emcee: Chunky
Music: Wei Jie
Scorekeeper: Sabrina Low
Logistics: Su Ling aka Forest
Supported By: Foreign Bodies
Wei Ming's Good Cupcakes And Muffins For You Pte Ltd
Agenda for the night:
7.30pm - Participants ballot for participation number
8pm - Commence Audition Rounds
8.30pm - Best 8 or Best 16(if available) rounds
9.30pm - Semi Final rounds, Best 4
9.45pm - Finals
10 pm - Debrief and discussion
Battle Formats:
Audition Round - Dance Freestyles
- Participants will ballot for their participation numbers.
- Participants will be called out in sequence according to their numbers.
- Depending on turnout, dancers might be called out individually or as a pair to perform their freestyle.
- Each dancer will be given 30 seconds to freestyle to the given music.
- Failure to respond to your turn when the emcee repeatedly summons your number will result in forfeit of your turn.
- After round is over, Judges will deliberate to choose the top scorers to proceed to the battle rounds.
- Depending on turnout, if there are between 8-15 participants, a BEST 8 battles will be commenced for the next round comprising of the top 8 scorers from the auditions.
- If there are more than 20 participants, we will commence a BEST 16 Battles for the next round comprising of the top 16 scorers from the auditions.
Battle Rounds - Best 8 or Best 16 (Depending on situation)
- Dancers will be paired randomly to do battle with each other.
- 1 round battles. Each dancer comes out once.
- Emcee will do a 'bottle spin' to decide which dancer goes out first.
- 50 seconds time limit each round per dancer.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of 3 judges. No point system.
- The winner will move on to the next battle round. The loser will be eliminated.
- In the event of a draw, an extra round will be given to both dancers till a winner is decided.
Battle Rounds - Best 4 (Semi Finals)
- Dancers will be paired randomly to do battle with each other.
- 2 round battles. Each dancer comes out twice.
- Emcee will do a 'bottle spin' to decide which dancer goes out first.
- 50 seconds time limit each round per dancer.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of 3 judges. No point system.
- The winner will move on to the next battle round. The loser will be eliminated.
- In the event of a draw, an extra round will be given to both dancers till a winner is decided.
Battle Rounds - Finals
- 2 round battles. Each dancer comes out twice.
- Emcee will do a 'bottle spin' to decide which dancer goes out first.
- 50 seconds time limit each round per dancer.
- The winner will be decided by a panel of 3 judges. No point system.
- In the event of a draw, an extra round will be given to both dancers till a winner is decided.
Judging Criteria
The is no specific judging score sheet criteria. However, the judges will look our for the following:
- Rhythm
- Techniques
- Musicality
- Character/Projection
- Originality
- Flow
Battle Rules
1. Lateness will result in your exemption of the event. Be punctual! (please?)
2. Do not obstruct your opponent's dancing space when it is not your turn.
3. The judges decisions are final.
4. No substitution will be entertained unless instructed by judges
5. no act of rowdiness throughout the event
6. Have fun. Or else.
7. Look at point 6.
POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS PLEASE ADD A COMMENT TO THIS POST WITH YOUR NAME. (BELOW THIS POST)
THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FOR THE BATTLE. ITS FOR US TO GUAGE ATTENDENCE. THANKS!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Locking Hangout! - Republic Poly 14th Jul, Mon
When? : 14th July, Monday
Where?: Republic Polytechnic Block E4 (Main Building)
Time: 8pm till late (Meet 7.30pm @ Woodlands MRT Control)
Fee: Free (RP is opened to public)
Getting There: Nearest MRT is Woodlands Station. RP is a 7 minute walk from there.
Who Can Come?: Anybody. Everybody. Veterans, Beginners
Where?: Republic Polytechnic Block E4 (Main Building)
Time: 8pm till late (Meet 7.30pm @ Woodlands MRT Control)
Fee: Free (RP is opened to public)
Getting There: Nearest MRT is Woodlands Station. RP is a 7 minute walk from there.
Who Can Come?: Anybody. Everybody. Veterans, Beginners
Contact Persons: Forest (91869083) & Chunky (94514625)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Lets Hit The Beaches!-6th July
When:Sunday 6th July
Meeting time & place:harbour front station at 11am
Location:SENTOSA beach
Fee:$3 entrance fee
Things to bring: extra clothes and FOOD to SHARE!
Who can go: ANYOne!Bring your friends along if you think they are Fun-Goings.
Contact person: Forest- 91869083
ps:this is not a locking session^_^
~*Spread D Fun*~
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Locking Hangout! - 30th June 2008 Monday
Hey people, it's that time once again for a good ol' Locking hangout. This time once again at the cosy function room at NYP! This will mark the last time using NYP as a meeting ground and we might most probably do a permanent invasion of Republic Poly after this is out of the way!
When?: 30th June, Monday, 8pm
Fee?: No fee!
Meeting Time: 7pm @ NYP McDonalds, Block A (Lets have dinner together 1st!)
Contact Persons : Ceekay (96212308)
Attire: Anything comfortable (and funky)
Itinerary: Sessions, jams, chilling & sharing (This is not a class!)
Who Can Come?: Anyone! Layman or Locker. Veterans and Beginners.
Ps. there is no mirrors for this room. Can only rely on glass window panels for upper torso reflection. But nothing can stop the nice funky vibes eh? See you guys there!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Locking Goes On The Mainstream Again!
The Superman Lovers Vs Delegations "You & I"
Directed by: Poloemaro
Not since the 1970s and grooving 80s, no group has ever appeared on mainstream television to feature the pure form of Locking. That silent streak is now gone with a super cool routine put together by France's very own Jeremy, Willow, P-Lock and Jimmy Soul. This video will seem pretty familiar to some of you who have been following up on The Lockers classic videos. It acts as a tribute to Toni Basil's dance concept video of Lockers and Ballerinas doing a dance fusion the the music of Swanlake. This was probably somewhere in the late 1970s.
The modern touch of this revival still gives that similar feeling of the original concept. I love it. Great job in pushing Locking to the modern times. In many years to come, this video will be a classic in the name of another classic. Super funky.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Chunky Goes on Omy!
Chunky was surfing randomly over some article site and accidentally found his silly face on an online newspaper site. Interviewed by Wendy from MyPaper, here is a little something about the chunky man himself. Look, they even have a corny Vodcast.
ps. Chunky is not 19. he is 21.
The article is published in Mandarin. But fret not. Our funky secretary comes to our rescue. She translated the article and it looks something like :
can you imagine 'locking' your hands and legs when u're dancing?
dont worry, the locking over here is about stopping at a point .
locking have become the recent dance trend which is the youngsters favourites.
locking was discovered by an american don campbell.
locking mostly uses hands,emphasising on the sharpness of the dance.
its different from hophop because locking is a funk style which is a part of Old school
19 year old ian,one of the lockers have open classes for learners.
he have richful locking dance experience and have had been to other countries for performance.,even
performing for president nathan at the MCYS event .he is also the
champion for lock category at last year's stomp the yard dance competition.
talking about the process of learning locking, he said" initially i watched online videos and
learnt it step by step, because theres no professional instructor,thus i wont be able to know
whether i learnt the wrong thing.
for the sake of learning locking,ian have been to taiwan and have had interacted,exchanged
pointers with dancers from taiwan ,korea,france and america.
its defintely a tough learning process for any dance and of course gaining the ample satisfaction and fun .
especially in locking, its a kind of party atmosphers feeling and adding in own's flavour.
"i always encouraged my students not to only learn from me but also adding in flavour thru ownself discovery."
last year,october,ian started teaching locking at O-school.
he wish that thru teachings and videos,more people could know of the existence of locking.
he also started preparing a fliming plan,aiming to spread locking awide.
until now, he have uploaded over 70 dance videos on youtube,just search"locking singapore and chunky" and u'll find ian's video.
The article is published in Mandarin. But fret not. Our funky secretary comes to our rescue. She translated the article and it looks something like :
can you imagine 'locking' your hands and legs when u're dancing?
dont worry, the locking over here is about stopping at a point .
locking have become the recent dance trend which is the youngsters favourites.
locking was discovered by an american don campbell.
locking mostly uses hands,emphasising on the sharpness of the dance.
its different from hophop because locking is a funk style which is a part of Old school
19 year old ian,one of the lockers have open classes for learners.
he have richful locking dance experience and have had been to other countries for performance.,even
performing for president nathan at the MCYS event .he is also the
champion for lock category at last year's stomp the yard dance competition.
talking about the process of learning locking, he said" initially i watched online videos and
learnt it step by step, because theres no professional instructor,thus i wont be able to know
whether i learnt the wrong thing.
for the sake of learning locking,ian have been to taiwan and have had interacted,exchanged
pointers with dancers from taiwan ,korea,france and america.
its defintely a tough learning process for any dance and of course gaining the ample satisfaction and fun .
especially in locking, its a kind of party atmosphers feeling and adding in own's flavour.
"i always encouraged my students not to only learn from me but also adding in flavour thru ownself discovery."
last year,october,ian started teaching locking at O-school.
he wish that thru teachings and videos,more people could know of the existence of locking.
he also started preparing a fliming plan,aiming to spread locking awide.
until now, he have uploaded over 70 dance videos on youtube,just search"locking singapore and chunky" and u'll find ian's video.
ps. as you probably can realize, the english was kinda weird. and seemed like it has been directly translated bluntly from mandarin. Which is part of the fun part of why we decided not to change any of it for visual grammatical humor sake. Good one Su Ling!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Locking Hangout @ Raffles - 16th June 2008, Monday
Hey guys. i know this is pretty last minute. you probably would have gotten an sms by Chunky or the others. But here is the breakdown for the next coming session!
When? : 16th June, Monday
Time? : 8.30pm till late
Meeting Time/Place : 8pm at Raffles MRT Station Control
Location: UOB Building. OCBC Club members Studio. (Anyhow hantam one the name)
Fees Per Person: $1 (Cheap Hor?)
Contact Persons : Chunky (94514625)
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Locking4Life!
It is finally here guys. Gemini's take on the new Locking Concept the came he came out with. With close to a year or two, keeping people in suspense we can finally find out what he has up his sleeves. Gemini's Locking concept is the duality of the roots of locking brought foward to modern times. Exactly like what he explained to a handful of us during his workshop in Singapore, Locking 4 Life stresses on the importance of Locking in street dance culture. Have a look, its cool stuff. Gemini looks like celebrity material. Cool.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Locking Hangout! - LCL Comes to NYP!
Hello people. As some of you have realized, our beloved Lockin' society has been like gypsies for the past few weeks, finding a new places to get comfortable and having small jams left to right. This is because we have lost our Monday slots from Danz People studio and are now in a phase of finding a new 'home' for our sessions. And this coming week, we have decided to try Nanyang Polytechnic.
Where : Nanyang Polytechnic Block E, Student Development Centre , Room E308 , Level 3
When? : 2nd June, Monday
Time : 7.30 till late
Meeting Time : 7pm @ Yio Chu Kang MRT Station
Fee : It's free.
Who could come? : Anybody. As long as you have limbs with twirling and pointing capabilities.
Contact Persons : Ceekay (96212308) & K-Lock (98313460)
You guys could click here for the map here.
However, we regret to inform you guys that as this is a function room, it does not have mirrors. Hope the reflection on the window screens would help though. Most important is getting together to stir up some funk.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Locking Hangout! - 17th May 2008
Hey guys its that time once again for a good ol' Locking hangout! This time round breaking the whole Monday Blues thing and holding it for the first time on a Saturday at a whole new place! Come check us out! Bring your friends and we shall Lock and Roll!
Venue : Republic Polytechnic, Block E4 (Main Building)
Time : 2pm - 5pm
Fee : Free of charge (RP is open to public)
Getting there : Nearest MRT is Woodlands Station. RP is a 7 minute walk from there.
Meeting time : 1.30 at Woodlands MRT station Control
Who can come? : Everyone! Lockers/Non-Lockers, Beginners/Veterans!
Contact persons : Justin@81380683 or K-Lock@98313460
As known to everyone, KO nite will happen the same evening at Scape. Thus the most Kiasu way to get there on time is finish and wrap by 5pm and leave together so everyone could get seats at *Scape!
Venue : Republic Polytechnic, Block E4 (Main Building)
Time : 2pm - 5pm
Fee : Free of charge (RP is open to public)
Getting there : Nearest MRT is Woodlands Station. RP is a 7 minute walk from there.
Meeting time : 1.30 at Woodlands MRT station Control
Who can come? : Everyone! Lockers/Non-Lockers, Beginners/Veterans!
Contact persons : Justin@81380683 or K-Lock@98313460
As known to everyone, KO nite will happen the same evening at Scape. Thus the most Kiasu way to get there on time is finish and wrap by 5pm and leave together so everyone could get seats at *Scape!
Welcome Aboard Our New Secretary!
Hey people, wanna introduce to one and all our first official 'staff' of Lion City Lockers, Su Ling who will take on the very prestigious role of SECRETARY. Haha! So in a while, she will handle all you need to know about contacts, meeting dates other details as well as reminder emails of our meets and all!
LCL is also currently looking for a full time volunteer Blog Moderator who could manage and update news as well as do postings and thoughts of the Locking scene internationally. So if you Lockers think you have too much free time in the world and would like to give this blog your insights. Please express your interest and contact Su Ling at lee_su_ling@hotmail.com
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Yes, Pictures.
Okay now, i know most of you have been buggin' about the pictures for the last meets. so, here you go and can someone please bring a camera for the next few meets? Thank you very much!
Locking Meet, 5th May @ Danz People Studio
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Locking Meet, 21st April @ Danz People Studio
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Locking Meet, 5th May @ Danz People Studio
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Locking Meet, 21st April @ Danz People Studio
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Some Taiwanese Friends
At a recent trip to Taiwan, Fong & Chunky had the privilege to meet other Lockers from the beautiful state of Kaohsiung. Here is what you get when you cross between a Love Hotel, late night without sleep, a bunch of kids who can't think straight and a narrow corridor. Enjoy the video. I feel sorry for the people sleeping inside the rooms.
In Order Of Appearence:
1. Fong aka Fongky (LCL/Sunset Alleycats/Fbodz)
2. Chunky (LCL/Sunset Alleycats/Fbodz)
3. Sun (Max Studio)
4. Ah Niu (Funky Chicken)
5. Yu Zhen (Junkie Lockers)
6. Abo (Junkie Lockers)
7. Wei Wei (Junkie Lockers)
Chunky.
Next Locking Hangout - 5th May 2008
Hey guys, the past 3 sessions have been awesome so far. We have been overwhelmed by the number of new faces we see week by week! It's been great happiness for us to be seeing new guests and we hereby wanna say our big thanks for supporting the community! Our next session will commence as follows :
Date : 5th May 2008, Monday
Venue : Danz People Studio, Level 5 Cuppage Plaza
Time : 8.30 - 10.30 PM (Meet 8pm at Sommerset MRT)
Time : 8.30 - 10.30 PM (Meet 8pm at Sommerset MRT)
Attire : Anything you think is Funky
Cost : The studio rental fee is shared among everyone. Approx $3 - 4 per head based on past sessions. (the more people the cheaper it gets!)
Session is open for anybody and everybody who is interested in the artform of Locking! All levels welcomed!
ps. this is not a class. It's more than that. It's the celebration of the Funk. Singapore style. (lah!)
Monday, March 31, 2008
Look what Gemini Has in store for all of us.
"I'm really happy to see Singapore scene grows. I'm sure they will bring something to the scene! They have great potential! (Check the vid). I wish you all alot of fun with it. Keep it up! And i hope to get down with you guys soon!!!"
Peace, GEMINI
Teaser of his new Locking Concept.
Teaser of his new Locking Concept.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Birth Of The Lion City Lockers!
17th of Mar was the day where a motley bunch of Locking enthusiast got together to cook up a session of great funky fun. Lion City Lockers; a community dedicated to the old-school danceform of Locking, is born.
Lion City Lockers aims to bring together people from all backgrounds to share and celebrate the funk and exchange pointers about the dance. Hoping to up the level of the danceform locally, LCL has big dreams for Locking and it's future standards in Singapore.
Join us every 2 mondays for our meets and check this space for updates on our Locking drop ins!
Highlight Clip of the 17th March Session
Here were some of the cool things that happened during the the fun/chilling first session we had. Need not explain how much fun we had after seeing this eh? Big props for the 2 solo-ist dancers at the back of the clip. Shin (first solo) was definitely the most grooviest of them all, demonstrating a relaxed yet funky style of Locking. Newcomer, Ridzuan (2nd solo) was already dropping jaws with his surprise ground moves!
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