By Soon Weilin (18S03L), Chairperson

Under the tutelage of resident choreographer and dance coach Mrs Low Mei Yoke, modern dancers meet for practice every Monday (4-5.30) and every Wednesday (2.30-5.30). Through various exercises, which range from movements in slow-motion to sprints, leaps and rolls across the floor, dancers learn to control every single part of their bodies. Improvisation exercises help build up our musicality and train us to think on our feet. Occasionally, dancers learn to build on their chemistry through Pas De Deux (partner work) exercises.

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“When you’re creating your own shit, even the sky ain’t the limit.”
– Miles Davis

By Jeremy Xiao (18A01B), Chairperson
(Cover Photograph: Jazz members, past and present, at Summer of Love Concert 2017)

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By Liu Enqi (19A01C)

Slash, more well-known as the lead guitarist of the popular American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, once said: “I had no aspirations to be a musician, but I picked up a guitar for two seconds and haven’t put it down since.” Such is the addictive nature of the guitar as a form of self-expression, an avenue to pour out one’s emotions – be it angst or joy.

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By Kevin Li (18S06I), Chairperson, and Solomon Chann (18A03A), Vice-Chairperson

Chorale’s main activity is, of course, singing – but if you asked any of the 25 chorale members in this batch, “singing” doesn’t really do the amount of time and effort put into the CCA justice. While practices usually are on Wednesdays and Fridays for 4 hours each, it isn’t uncommon to find choristers practicing with their sections and friends outside CCA time, as concerts and competitions come near.

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By Ashlyn Ng (18S03H), Chairperson

“Oh, you’re from Piano Ensemble? How many pianos do y’all have?” This was a common question I received during the first few days after being sorted into our classes, when everyone was trying to get to know their classmates better by asking about each other’s’ CCAs. But if you, like many others, envision a piano ensemble to consist of ten pianists each having their own piano on stage, then we’re sorry to disappoint, for we usually only play in groups of twos to fours (except for our batch piece!) on one to two pianos. Nevertheless, the amount of teamwork, collaboration, and musicality required is still just as essential, which makes perfecting each piece just as challenging.

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