Viva at Kopi: Un Paso 2014- When I was your man

Dear You,

Today I’m walking out of your life.

Not too young and dumb to realise that you should be holding my hand, 
taking me to dance.

You should have, when you had the chance.

Now it’s much too late to apologize for your mistakes.

Don’t worry baby, I’ll keep dancing, but I’ll be dancing with another man…

Love,

Me 

Viva Latinus was happy to be invited as guest performers at SMU's inaugural production- Kopi: Un Paso 2014.

For the occasion, our resident choreographer, Michelle from Dance Dynamix, weaved together an entirely new piece for some of our senior dancers in the team. This new piece 'When I was Your Man' was an emotionally charged rumba set to heart-wrenching lyrics.

As with all lovely pieces, it was not easy to pull off, and the dancers worked super super super hard for this item. This rumba item includes many exciting aerial lifts and stunts, whilst also infusing emotion-laden steps that draw out the anguished soul of the song and lyrics.

A break away from usual Latin items, the dancers did not get to wear Latin heels for this piece! Kudos to them for executing Latin steps without the support of heels!!

Perhaps the most difficult part of the item was not the steps, not the lack of shoes, not the stunts... but trying to get into character and wearing the right expressions.

Here are the dancers practising their expressions. Hmm, this looks more haunted house than heartbroken hahah

Ahh after much practice, Huyang and Peizhi got it! This is MUCH BETTER. Can you feel the heartache?

Beautiful expression and long lines from Ruisheng and An

Even Jiaen and Mohan who are always laughing manage  to get into character for the dance!

Also guest performing for SMU"s production is our ever hot-stuff Germine!

Team Picture!! All smiles not frowns :D

Love,
Viva