Welcome to Flare 2009!

HELLO all you dancers, dance enthusiasts, people who just love watching dance, even those who dance in their rooms when no one's watching and some who coincidentally stumbled on this blog?

WELCOME TO FLARE DANCE ENSEMBLE 2009!!! yay!!!!!!!

i'm Ng Bee Bee (this is my real name, i seriously kid u not) and i havent blogged in a while.. let's hope i maintain this blog yea? :D

anyhoo! here on this blog i am going to post awesome latest info about Flare Dance Ensemble, awesome Flare events, awesome links to Flare photos and videos and if i get lonely and bored, i'll talk about random stuff like my feelings.. i bet you guys're praying i dont get lonely and bored. pffft

ooh! i can talk about interesting stuff that happens during rehearsals and events so those new to Flare or those who haven't been in touch can find out what's happening! so cool!! i'm thinking of this on the spot as i write so excuse my enthusiasm :)

2009! New Year, New You!! those from Malaysia might be familiar with this. it's the tagline for Celebrity Fitness for their new year promotion thingy. theyre quite happening now, they have like trampoline classes! hahaha! so fun! im going off topic :(

you know whatd be sad? if no one read this blog. so please bear with me! i promise to make this blog as interesting as possible! hopefully one day i can become famous like Perez Hilton did with his celeb gossip blog. haha nah i dont think so.

Let's talk about MY experience with Flare. this is my second year in Flare and last year was amazing! Juggling both college and Flare wasnt easy at times but all of it was really worth it. i swear i will never ever exchange those moments for the world. 

from Flare Camp to Nightmarket gig to Escapade to the guest performance for Flare Dance Company to Eclipse- every event gave me so many memories and friends for life who share the same passion for dance. awwww :) and tons of photos! for serious the photos are clogging my iPhoto.

let's take a moment to thank our 2008 committee members for helping all of us build such beeeeautiful memories :D

ive an idea! let's list down the pros of joining Flare:

1. Various dance styles to choose from

2. Awesome new friends

3. You learn something new everyday

4. Get to know new songs to dance to or listen to when you're emo

5. Good exercise! Good for muscles, good for brain!

6. Better hand leg coordination?

7. oh! Meet ppl from different countries

8. You never get bored

9. Free full length mirror when you dance in Des Connor, Graham Cornish, MMA. this does not at all indicate that i'm vain

10. find out what're foot thongs

11. experience different cultures! like food

12. discover a hidden talent

13. own a cool Flare hoodie

14. check out the other hot people in Flare

15. better your talent in dance since theyre so many ppl who're there to help you and encourage you and inspire you. 

16. u get to talk more! if u like. but try not to when the Boss and choreographers are trying to tell u something important :)

17. u might meet your soulmate! not that i have, but im sure some have ;) sorry, im a little romantic

18. the word Flare is quite nice. it rolls off your tongue. try saying it now!

19. You never feel alone or outcasted in Flare

20. discounts! free cookie from subway. white macadamia best!

i'll think of more soon :) 

But on behalf of the 2009 committee we thank you for taking interest in us and for those who've done fantastic by joining us, CONGRATULATIONS! on becoming a Flare family member!!

this is quite a long post. but i hope it has helped you understand more about Flare :)

dont forget to check out www.flaredance.com/rehearsals for rehearsal times. see u guys there!

Flare Committee 2009!

To all who missed out on AGM today, you missed on an evening of exciting speeches! Nominees were enthusiastically speaking their hearts out, assuring us that Flare will indeed be in good hands.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to the committee of year 2009!

2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Bronwyn Francis
Vice President: Yusuf
Secretary: Esther Sow
Treasurer: Shermaine Heng

2009 SUB-COMMITTEE
Publicity: Ng Bee Bee
Events: Michelle Yeo
Ticketing: Joyce Ho
Sponsorship: Irvin Sing
Charity: Diana Sebastian
Design: Ashleigh & Esther Siam
Gig: Jun Takahashi, Amy Chui & Jin Woo Seo

Also would like to say a big thank you to all who contributed to this year's committee to make Flare so special. :)

2008 COMMITTEE
President: Su Lynn Ong
Vice President: Bronwyn Francis
Treasurer: Vanessa Ong
Secretary: Shawna Fam

Sponsorship: Tiffany Dawn Wong
Ticketing: Aileen Tan, Diana Sebastian
Publicity: Su San Kong, Stephanie Choi
Events: Wen Jun Lim, Wai Che Woo, Rebecca Wong
Design: Daniella Thy, Min Zhao Lee
Charity: Sophie Liang, Su San Kong

Flare AGM & Nominations 2009

Hi Flarians

Flare's Annual General Meeting will be held the week after production. Elections for the 2008 Executive Committee and Sub-Committee heads will also take place at the AGM. If you feel that you have what it takes or know someone else who does, please email your nominations to sulynn@flaredance.com before the AGM. The details of the AGM are:

Venue: Graham Cornish Rooms A & B

Time: 6pm-9pm

Date: Thursday, 30th Oct 2008

Please come along as this is very important in deciding Flare's future.

For details of the positions up for nomination please see below. Being part of the committee is a great character building experience, allows you to have an influence on something you are passionate about as well as looks good on your resume. Again, please feel free to nominate yourself or any other Flare member you believe capable of filling these positions.

Have fun all and keep smiling

Su Lynn
President
Flare Dance Ensemble 2008

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

PRESIDENT:
- Basically overlooks the organization and functioning of the club.
- Overlooks the sub-committees
- Liase with people/companies/contacts outside Flare

VICE-PRESIDENT:
- Assists the president with all of the above.

SECRETARY:
- Book rehearsal rooms
- Take minutes

- Maintains members list and details

TREASURER:
- keeps accounts & develop the budgets throughout the year for events and production

Note that the roles of the four executive committee members are not actually this clear cut. Often they will share responsibilities.

SUB-COMMITEE NOMINATIONS
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Only sub committee heads will be elected at the AGM. An additional meeting will be held next year to recruit any members eager to assist and fill the remaining positions on the sub-com.

CHARITY:
- Liase and organize charity events or performances for Flare

EVENTS:
- Organize events for Flare members throughout the year
- Create synergy and cohesiveness among members

PUBLICITY:
- Organize publicity material, chalking, rostering table sitting, poster stick-ups, publicity performances, banner painting
- Basically tell everyone about Flare

TICKETING:
- Organize the tickets for Flare Anual production
- Print tickets, assign tickets to members, selling tickets to the public, maintaining accurate ticketing lists

SPONSORSHIP:
- Look for sponsorship opportunities for members AND the production
- Arrange fundraising opportunities (eg. cadbury and other ideas)

DESIGN:
- Keep track of Flare costumes, arrange costume sessions and maintain the standard and quality of costumes for all pieces.
-Website design update if possible

The Escapade.

As mentioned during the mid choreo review, we will be having a fundraiser!

This year we are opting to have a Flare Clubbing event which we are co-hosting with Melbourne Uni & Monash Dance Sport. The main reason we have chosen this is in hopes of creating stronger bonds and friendships between the members of the club. All proceeds will go into compensating for the money used in room bookings.

Therefore we need all cast members to sell AT LEAST 4 tickets, because without the money for the rooms, we'd have no place for rehearsals.

Info is as below:

1) All dancers are required to sell 4 tickets to the event. (Your own ticket is included in the four tickets)
Tickets to The Escapade will be distributed to choreographers. They will make sure that each dancer gets 4 tickets at least. Do ask them for more if needed. All money collected from ticket sales must be returned to Su Lynn by 7th Oct 2008.

2) Tickets are priced at $20. For every 10 tickets sold, you will get a free ticket

3) Table bookings are now open so book your tables now. Minimum purchase of one bottle to book one table. So hurry, as tables are going fast. (do specify if you want your table in the latin/RNB room). A bottle purchased will get you two free tickets. Two bottles purchased per table will get you 5 free tickets.

No.	Bottles currently available
1	Chivas	$ 170
2	Black Lable	$ 170
3	Vodka	$ 160
4	Soho	$ 150
5	Johnnie Walker	$ 170

4) This will be a one off event of both Salsa and RNB. So dancers it’s time to get a taste of both the worlds of Flare and Dancesport.

5) ::EARLYBIRDS::

Fabio will be conducting a Salsa lesson from 10pm - 1130pm. Please come early as he usually charges $300 per class. This is a lesson you DO NOT want to miss!

6) Prizes to be won!!! $200 worth of David Jones & Myer Vouchers to be given for thebest dressed guy/girl.

7) THE ESCAPADE @ EXCHANGE HOTEL (more info):

VENUE: Exchange Hotel

ADDRESS: 120 King Street (Corner of King St & Lt. Collins)

DRESS CODE: Sleek Suits & Cocktail Dresses

TIME: 10.30PM till Late

ENTRY: $20 Ticket $28 General

MUSIC: RnB & Latin Salsa

DJs: Fabio (Award winning salsa DJ) & Guests

For more info/bookings, call:0404600767/ 0400873967
or email : lynnellflower@hotmail.com

For more info please refer to our Facebook event.

Thank you all for your time.

-Su Lynn, President

Flare Dance Ensemble presents Eclipse!

Come join us in a night of absolute fun and entertainment as we take it to the dance floor and show you what Flare is all about!

Our 7th annual dance production will be showcasing an array of styles from hip-hop to contemporary, jazz to theatrical, and even bollywood too!

Eclipse, one true moment in time where we are all united as one, our differences forgotten, in an array of styles and talents, hopes and dreams, all expressed through dance.

Eclipse
Presented by Flare Dance Ensemble.

Date: 23, 24 and 25 October 2008
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Union Theatre, University of Melbourne
Tickets: Full $15/Conc $12
For tickets, please email: bookings@flaredance.com

Ticket Collection for Eclipse 2008!

tickets are all ready for collection from mon 15th sept - fri 19th sept.we will be having table sitting from monday to friday 12-2pm just opposite chill out(where the sta travel and the security office is).so PLEASE come and collect the tickets from mon onwards.

if you really really really cant come for collection,please let me know by email (alyntan@hotmail.com) so that i'll be able to pass them to your choreographers to give it to you.but as far as possible, please collect the tickets yourselves because you also need to sign them off.

everyone will be given 15tickets(5 tickets each day).

it is $12 for concession and $15 for adult.
on the ticket,there's a box on the right hand corner.READ PROPERLY! if the person you are selling to is an adult,please tick the box before you give them the ticket.ONLY FOR ADULTS!!!

i'm giving you all the whole holidays to sell your tickets.so by 6th october(monday) that week,i expect everyone to give me back all the unsold tickets as well as money for the sold tickets.we will be having table sitting from uni reopens till production.so come find us.we'll always be at the usual spot 12-2pm.however,if you wish to return the unsold ones and all the money before that,it'll be better.

TAKE NOTE!!! NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO GIVE ME BACK ALL 15 TICKETS!!!!!!! i will not accept that.sorry but everyone has at least 1 friend right? lol do ask them all to come :)

hope you guys are excited bout production and the pieces are all going good.
take care.

Aileen Tan
Ticketing subcommittee