About Music (Did You Know?)

  • To win a gold disc, an album needs to sell 100,000 copies in Britain, and 500,000 in the United States.
  • Melba toast is named after Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931).
  • Music was sent down a telephone line for the first time in 1876, the year the phone was invented.
  • The CD was developed by Philips and Sony in 1980.
  • About 2,4 billion CDs are sold annually. The number of recorded CDs and blank CDs sold has been about equal.
  • About one-third of recorded CDs are pirated. Continue reading “About Music (Did You Know?)”

About TV & Movies (Did You Know?)

  • Today there are almost a billion TV sets in the world.
  • China has the most TV sets (200 million).
  • US citizens watch the most TV. By age 65, an American would have watched the equivalent of 9 years uninterrupted screening, viewing more than 20,000 TV commercials per year.
  • The first daily broadcast was started by the BBC in November 1936.
  • The largest movie theatre in the world, Radio City Music Hall in New York, opened in 1932 – it seats almost 6,000 people.
  • In 1919, 18-year-old Walt Disney teamed up with Ub Iwerks, to produce a series of cartoons entitled “Alice in Cartoonland.”
  • The Walt Disney company was founded in 1923, and in 1927 Walt came up with the idea for an animated mouse called Mortimer Mouse. His wife Lillian convinced him to change it to Mickey Mouse.
  • In 1937 Disney won a special Oscar for the first full-length animation: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
  • Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, created Tom and Jerry in 1939.
  • The first Best Picture Oscar for an animation was awarded in 1991 for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
  • Mel Blanc, who played the voice of Bugs Bunny, was allergic to carrots.
  • Jack Mercer was the voice of Popeye the Sailor for 45 years.
  • The video recording machine was invented by the Ampex corporation of California in 1956. The first video recorder, the Ampex VR1000, stood 1,1 m (3 ft 3 in) high and weighed as much as a small car: 665 kg (1,466 lb).
  • The home video recorder was introduced in 1972 by Philips of the Netherlands.
  • Japanese company JVC introduced the VHS system in 1976.
  • About 80% of VCRs are made by Japanese companies.
  • The first pop video was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, released in 1975.
  • About one quarter of movie videos sold are animations.
  • In the 1926 film version of Don Juan actor Lionel Barrymore set the record for the most kisses ever in a single film. Barrymore embraced Mary Astor and Estelle Taylor 127 times.
  • The longest kiss in a movie is in Andy Warhol’s Kiss. Rufus Collins and Naomi Levine kissed for the entire 50 minutes of the movie.
  • The first movie to use sound was “The Jazz Singer,” released in 1927: the first words, spoken by Al Jolson, were: “Wait a minute, you ain’t heard nothing yet.”
  • The 1967 Russian movie War and Peace had 120,000 extras. The South Korean movie Monster Wang-magwi from the same year featured 157,000 extras. The 1945 German movie Kolberg had 187,000 and the movie with the most extras, the 1982 British movie Gandhi, featured 300,000 extras.

Top 6 Las Vegas Clubs for Dancing Until the Sun Comes Up

When you’re in Las Vegas you need the very best entertainment possible. I personally enjoy sitting by the pool and cleaning out my navel but I’m sure that you will need the kind of Las Vegas entertainment that will make your in-laws blush. So take a look at some of the best Las Vegas nightclubs. But, make sure you clean that thing out before you get here.

1. RumJungle at the Mandalay Bay Hotel
Feel the pulsating sounds as they surround your senses and see the rhythm of the music in the choreographed moves of the dances high above. The Atmosphere is electric and will inspire you to have a wild night. rumjungle will keep you going all night.

2. V Bar
If you feel the need to shower, shave and wear perfume or cologne, this is the spot for you. Let me tell you up front that this is a classy place, so, you might feel out of place. Do what I do, order one very expensive drink and hover over it for the entire night. When the waitress comes over to see how you’re doing give her that, “a great drink must be savored” look. You will fit right in.

3. The Whiskey Bar
Any place that’s free to get into I love! Imagine paying $20 to get in only to have to pay $12 for a drink. Not at this place. Sit by the pool and snuggle right next to that special someone you just met at the bar. Get to know each other before you start rubbing belly’s.

4. Tangerine at the Treasure Island Las Vegas
An outdoor club that looks out on to the Las Vegas strip is really the only way to go. At Tangerine you get to see the Sirens of TI show, live entertainment and a great view of the Las Vegas strip.

5. The Peppermill
You can’t say anything bad about the Peppermill because to me it is just a notch below what heaven would be like. It’s a the ultimate lounge without the silicone beauties acting pretentious. Have a drink and sit by the fire or dissolve into one of the booths. This is the place to people watch in Las Vegas.

6. Pure at Caesars Palace Las Vegas
The VIP rooms are top notch and expensive and the decor is very high end. The big draw for me is the outdoor terrace with the great views. Late summer nights and early fall should be good. Pure Las Vegas is where all the good looking people will be until the next big thing comes along. However, find your way to the terrace and live it up Las Vegas style

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Salam Aidilfitri dari SP Team

Dikesempatan ini, kami bagi pihak Shah Production’s Team ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Bagi yang telah menghantar kad raya pada kami, berbanyak terima kasih kami ucapkan. Kad anda sudah kami balas, nantikan ia tiba dipintu rumah / pejabat anda.

Bagi yang menghantar kad jemputan majlis berbuka puasa, namun kami gagal hadir, kami memohon jutaan kemaafan. InsyaAllah kita berjumpa pada “Open House Hari Raya” nanti.

Akhir kata, Maaf Zahir & Batin kami pohonkan kalau ada tersalah dan terkasar bahasa. Semoga kesempatan ini, kita akan saling bermufakat dan membuang segala yang keruh.

Salam Aidilfitri….

PEKERJA DIPERLUKAN SEGERA

1 – Business Development Manager

Person Specification:-

– Research ability, in particular in qualitative research, evaluation, and the search for relevant sources of reference and being able to discriminate amongst such sources.

– Strong cognitive, analytical and conceptualizing ability coupled with pragmatic problem solving skills.

– Innovation and creativity, with an ability to champion new ideas and to facilitate their incorporation into the Office’s products and services and business processes.

– Self-motivated with the ability to plan and manage tasks independently and to motivate others.

– Integrity and sound judgment, particularly in situations involving public reporting and managing relationships.

– Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to share institutional knowledge and maintain good relationships, both internal and external, through highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

– IT literacy.

– Management experience encompassing policy, financial and performance management.

– Experience of conducting and implementing the results of research – oriented to business or product improvement.

– Intermediate/Advanced computer skills a must.

2 – Marketing Executive x 2

– Ideal candidate must be very organized. Possess the ability to multi task and be able to work in a fast pace environment. Must be reliable and have prior industry experience.

– Applicants must be outgoing, driven, well spoken and extremely dedicated.

– Entry Levels Welcome; Marketing, Fashion and Advertising Majors; Theatre/Film Majors.

>>> Interested?

– Please send your full resume to sp.team2020@gmail.com

Senamrobik Poco-Poco

To All SP Dance Students,

Saper2 yang masih ingat kesemua step poco2 yang kami ajar sebelum ni, kalau nak job, boleh terus hubungi Emma 012 – 616 1519 asap. Kami cuma buka untuk 2 orang sahaja lagi…

180028_1815152507277_1494027490_31904435_1156451_nSedikit tentang poco-poco…
• Tari Poco-poco adalah tarian yang populer sekitar tahun 2001 di Indonesia.
• Digunakan pada suasana bersuka ria atau bahkan untuk berolahraga.
• Lagu pengiring yang paling populer adalah lagu Poco-poco (Arie Sapulette); namun sebenarnya dapat menggunakan lagu lagu lain.

# Dalam minggu depan mungkin kita akan buat latihan dalam 2 kali seminggu sbb nak tambah lebih skit lagu-lagu baru.

Kalau ada yang belum sertai kami dan berminat nak join group SP Dancers, hubungi kami untuk segera. Open to Fast Learner Intermediate Dancers and Experts.

Note: Dekat dengan bangunan Diamond Square, Setapak ada satu restoren poco-poco. Not bad… dan rasanya milik seorang artis tempatan.

Suhaili While Still Student

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Malaysian Ministry of Art, Heritage and Culture Scholarship recipient
(Bachelor of Dance: Honours – University of Melbourne, Australia)

I have been dancing since I was four years old. That’s what happens when your mother owns a dance school. Being a ballet teacher, my mother had dreams for me to become a prima ballerina. As such, I was initially trained in classical ballet but I have since chosen to major in contemporary dance instead.

My parents chose to send me to Australia to pursue dance studies because its only an 8 hour flight from Malaysia. After careful surveying, I enrolled in the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) as it offered a part dance and part academic education. I was the first Malaysian international student ever enrolled at VCASS. Upon graduation, I then enrolled in the Bachelor of Dance at the Victorian College of the Arts.

Initially it was hard to leave my family to study in Australia. I had quite a big culture shock when I first got here but it has since subsided. It is a challenge to attend a university where one is not spoon fed. At the VCA, no one forces you to do anything. This has taught me to set goals and make things happen. However, that is not to say that dance studies at the VCA are easy. It is actually quite full on and requires a lot of dedication.

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Besides that, my studies here at the VCA have given me the opportunity to be more creative as we are encouraged to use the craziest things as inspiration for our dancing. I have also learnt to be more articulate in expressing my opinions and giving critiques. I would say that the VCA pushes you do the things you want to do and gives you the confidence to do it. In addition, Melbourne is a very encouraging place for young, independent artists.

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In my free time, I do some commercial dancing for KAMI Performing Arts to earn some extra money. I am also involved with the Chunky Move Dance Company, the Bangarra Dance Company and the Odyssey Dance Company. As a dancer, it is important to be toned, so I do Pilates whenever I can to strengthen my back.

In terms of future plans, one of my goals is to get a position in the dance department of the Malaysian government and help establish a formal dance education for local dance students. There is little or no dance education available in Malaysia and even less of a dance scene. I would like to create a performing arts school in Malaysia and help Malaysians develop a higher appreciation for dance.

My advice for prospective dance students is if you really know this is what you want to do with your life then just go for it and have no regrets. In life, every little thing counts so make it worthwhile.

SUHAILI MICHELINE – SYTYCD Malaysia

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Bachelor of Dance (Honours), University of Melbourne

Born: 3rd December 1984

Place of Birth: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

EDUCATION

1997- 2001 Obtained high school academic certificate at Sri Cempaka School, Kuala Lumpur

2002 Obtained VCE Dance Year 12 Certificate at Victorian College of The Arts Secondary School (VCASS)

2003-2005 Completed a Bachelor Degree in Dance at The Victorian College of The Arts (VCA) School of Dance.

2006 Completed the Honours program in Dance at the VCA under the guidance of Helen Herbertson and Head of Dance, Prof. Jenny Kinder.

DANCE EXPERIENCES

(Danced at the age of four under Aurora Ballet School, Malaysia)Performed for Post Graduate Choreographic Season ( 23rd-25th Nov 2006) in ‘Shared Presence’ , choreographed by Christophe Le Tellier, at the School of Dance,VCA.

Performed for ‘Dance Moves 2005’ of the VCA. Pieces choreographed by Paulina Quinteros, Neil Adams, Anna Smith and Rebecca Hilton.

Performed for Master Graduate, Feng Feng of the VCA in a contemporary piece, ‘Xing’ in Studio 1 VCA. (2005)

Performed for choreographer Neil Adams based on his PHD Research in a work called ‘Vapour Trail’ in conjunction with the ‘Incarna’ Season at the Drama Theatre, VCA (2005)

Performed a contemporary piece by Sandra Parker called ‘Patti’ , for the VCA at Gasworks Theatre. (2005)

Performed for ‘Dancescape 2004’ of the VCA in a contemporary piece, choreographed by Neil Adams (2004)

Performed for ‘Dance Menu 2003” of the VCA in November, choreograohed by Brett Daffy(2003)

Participated in the RAD Solo Seal Awards in Melbourne (2003)

Won The Dance Society of Malaysia ‘s 7th Solo Classical Ballet Competition (Senior Category)

Participated the RAD Genee International Ballet Competition, Sydney (2002)

Performed at the Student Union of Melbourne University in the gala season of ‘Star Crossed-Lovers’ of VCASS (2002)

Participated in the 9th International Ballet Competition and Contest for Choreographers, Moscow, Russia (Semi-finalist, 2001)

1990- 2006

Completed all classical ballet examinations of the Imperial Society Teacher’s of Dancing (ISTD) syllabus with distinctions

Completed all modern theatre branch examinations of the ISTD syllabus with Distinctions.

Completed all major ballet examinations of the Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD) syllabus .

Summary of Employment History

2004- Current
Teach and conduct at the Aurora Ballet School, Malaysia in classical ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and contemporary.

July 2006, Performed in ‘Xing’ performance, choreographed by Feng Feng Wang under Red Span Dance Company. This project was fully funded by the Victoria Arts Centre in conjunction with the ‘Full Tilt Funding’. Currently a performer with Red Span Dance Company.

In July 2006, initiated the Honours’ Group Devised Project to Malaysia for the ‘Malaysian Choreographic Workshop 2006’ – organized by National Arts Academy (KL).

Recently (June- Sep 2006) invited by Sri Cempaka Performing Arts to choreograph past of the musical ‘We Will Rock You’

2005
Hired by KAMI Performing Arts (Melbourne) to do commercial dancing for RACV Company Dinner at Crown Convention, Melbourne

Hired by Sri Cempaka to choreograph a couple of extracts for their performing season of the musical ‘Lion King’

2004 and 2005
Hired and choreographed contemporary and hip hop pieces for the Opening ceremony of the International Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week

Hired by Malaysian telecommunications company, DIGI to choreograph commercial dances for the ‘Annual Appreciation Dinner’ in several states in the country.

2003
Danced in Neil Adams’s winning contemporary work called ‘Vapour Trail’ in the Australian Choreographers Competition at the National Theatre, Melbourne

Choreographed and performed a ballet contemporary piece for ‘Heart beat’ of the TDS Malaysia.

Hired by Sri Cempaka to choreograph jazz pieces for the Annual Commencement Dinner.

Awards
At the School of Dance, Victorian College of the Arts:

  • De Gruchy Award’ (Most Potential Dance,r 2004)
  • ‘Elfie Blake Award'( Most Achievement Award, 2005)
  • Most Outstanding Dancer of the VCA Graduate 2005′

Currently
– Preparing with a group of dancers to compete in the International Grand Prix Dance, Bologna, Italy
– Runner Up for “So You Think You Can Dance” Competition in 8TV.

Premier Cup Series

The Premier Cup Series was first held in 1992 as a horse show and competition at Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort. It was introduced to honor the birthday of Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister, who is an avid and keen horse rider himself.
Premier Cup Series is now entering its 7th year and ever since the first show it has gained recognition as one to the most anticipated equestrian event in Malaysia’s equestrian calendar. The show has attracted participants not only from Malaysia but also from several foreign countries such as Korea, Philippine, Indonesia, Thailand Singapore and Australia.
The main objective of this show is to develop the equestrian sport in this country and aspires to promote it to the Malaysian public on a greater scale. With various classes that incorporate all levels of Dressage and Show Jumping, from beginners to the most advanced, the show encourages all riders to take this opportunity to test their riding skills and improve their confident level. As such, every year the show has not only attracted the regular riders but also brought some new faces competing for the first time.
Name of Competition:Premier Cup Series 2007, Putrajaya
Date of Event: 26 July – 29 July 2007
Event Venue: Taman Ekuestrian PutrajayaPrecinct 5, 62200 Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya Competition ArenaEquestrian Field (Grass)
Organizer: ARL Promotions Sdn BhdCorrespondence
Address : Premier Cup Series
c/o: ARL Promotions Sdn. Bhd, Taman Ekuestrian PutrajayaPrecinct 5, 62200Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Tel: 03-8888 6080, Fax: 03-8888 8699
* Watch the SP performance during the events !

Entertainers Wanted Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley – Casting Calls for Models, Singers, Dancers & Performers

Entertainers Wanted – Casting & Auditions in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor & Klang Valley

Are you ready to showcase your talent on the biggest stages in Malaysia? We are now casting and recruiting performers and entertainers for upcoming corporate events, luxury weddings, gala dinners, concerts, festivals, and international showcases in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Klang Valley.

This is your chance to be part of high-profile performances, work with professional event organizers, and get the exposure you deserve.

We Are Looking For:

  1. Models & Promoters – Male, Female & Children for fashion shows, campaigns, launches, and promotions.
  2. Vocalists & Singers – Soloists, Duos, Trios, and Groups across all music genres (Pop, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Traditional, Fusion).
  3. Musicians & Live Bands – Solo instrumentalists, acoustic duos, jazz trios, and full live bands.
  4. Dancers – Hip Hop, Breakdance, Latin (Salsa, Tango, Samba), Modern Contemporary, Malaysian Traditional Cultural Dance, Tribal and Fusion performances.
  5. Comedians – Solo, Duo, Trio or Group acts for stand-up, improv, and stage comedy.
  6. Choreographers – For stage shows, music videos, fashion runways, and large-scale productions.
  7. Masters of Ceremony – Professional Emcees, Deejays, Hosts, and TV Presenters.
  8. Specialty Performers – Fire Eaters, Stilt Walkers, Magicians, Caricaturists, Mime Artists, Face Painters, Balloon Artists, LED and UV Performers, Shadow Dancers, Mask Changing Artists.
  9. Unique Talents – Any other special, creative or extraordinary skills that can impress an audience.

Why Join Us?

  • Perform at major events in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Klang Valley, and Malaysia.
  • Opportunities to join international shows and festivals abroad.
  • Work with professional sound, lighting, and stage production teams.
  • Exposure to corporate clients, luxury brands, and media coverage.
  • Build your portfolio with high-profile performances and premium events.

How to Apply

Send us your details, photos, portfolio, and contact number to our casting team. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to our auditions in Kuala Lumpur.

Contact To Submit Your Portfolio Now!