STEP UP!
Thursday, December 07, 2006

Hey hey everyone,

Here's something that i hope will encourage you in the days to come as we prepare for the upcoming items.
We have all definitely come a long long way, no doubt about it. with all honesty, when i look at each of you, i cant help feeling so proud and so blessed.
Dance practices have never been that emotional for me. The sense of joy i feel when im with u guys is something i really treasure. During the course of the intensive practices, i got to know some of u better too!
i guess this process really thought us to put aside our differences and struggles and come together to help and compliment each other. You know i realise that when one of you is not feeling good inside, it affects the everyone there as well? That's the level of closeness we are experiencing. i see you guys supporting each other and all...it really does warm my heart.
let's continue to uplift and encourage each other every time.. no matter what is expected of us, no matter what negative remarks or pressure to bring us down, as long as u believe in ur heart that u wld still choose to be here dancing for God with each other above other things, then i know, it's when we'll learn what serving with brothers and sisters in Christ really mean.

Here's a personal encouragement with love for each of you:

Mel: I am encouraged that u have chosen to commit to dance despite the offers ur job was offering u. thank you for all ur sacrifices. You have come a long way... been with w us frm the start so im sure u see the change! You have got the groove. keep putting in the effort and u'll get there! take good care of ur health!!

Candice: With you around, dancing really seems so fun. The crazy times during dance definitely means sthg to u, doesnt it? you have the gift of dancing...continue to be bold and work at it.. and with ur gift, ur passion and ur love for christ...you can do wonders just by dancing!!! i cant wait to see u improve even more!

maye: It has been really sweet having u with us! You have improved you know???!!!! i can see that. hah. i know u have the passion for dance! and ur a natural at it. keep up the hard work and i know u'll do a fabulous job! i truly enjoy each prac with u around!

teresa: Gosh...with u ard, dance has been so fun. Your craziness sometimes really do us good! haha u nv fail to bring us laughter! you know teresa, frm the first time i saw u dance hip hop till now, i saw u improve!!! and trust me it's so so much better!!! i am so proud of u teresa. God'll be blessed by ur hardwork!

cass: well, maybe love really do happens.(grins) i really see u building up ur confidence. and i know u can do it when u put ur heart to it. keep believing...keep going. most importantly cass, it's nt so much of the doing but i really want you to enjoy what u do...that is dancing for the Lord. ok?? haha...love happens.....it really did.hee

sam: I know you have been busy and all!!! and i really thank u for even coming down for practices even though u had camp! u have been such joy! and i know if dance is ur passion, u will put in effort to push urself further! so keep that attitude and really pursue what u like..i cant wait to see u dance on the day itself. blow me away, sam!

seb:what can i say? a natural ahh... ahaha. watching u dance nv fails to inspire me. i have seen u improve so much seb! and i cant wait to see what more can u do!! thank you for ur passion for dance.because of u, i really look forward to join u and share our passion together!!! keep grooving!

shuo: yo yo! i absoultely love what ur gg to wear! already blew me away! hahah. i really, really, appreciate all that u have done. your commitment, ur words of encouragement.... really drives me on.. u have improved as well!!! seriously, woah! continue to give ur best for God and i really hope that u will feel that all ur doing is worth it(: someone like u really makes me enjoy dancing!(nt forgetting the lameness and jokes and the clown-ness u crack during dance)

ryan: hey, though it's ur first time dancing. i can already see ur passion and ur seriousness towards serving God in this area. you have improved a lot too. just remember that in all that u do, lets encourage each other to keep our focus right! dance is not a one man show, but i believe here in mci, we treasure each other more than just making sure we deliver the perfect steps.
so, do Him proud!

That's all!!! lets step it up dancers!!!!

love,
shauna