GOODBYE CLASS A + PEISHAN :(
Chermaine: "And yet another goodbye as the term of Class A has been brought to a close. I honestly didn't expect the closure to be so abrupt; we didn't know it was our last class that day, 31st July, not just last class at Stamford, but last class forever. I never enjoyed the stress and fear but I honestly looked forward to the challenge, and what half a year more of training would bring. I didn't look forward to seeing his beanie emerge through the front door, but the feeling of accomplishment as we bade him goodbye at the end of class was always just so satisfying.
Things happen for a reason, and through it all, I know that God has a reason for this. May the last 6 months bring greater memories for all of us. It's time to move on."
I'd miss taking up Albert Tiong's challenge every Sunday with my fellow Class A dancers... sigh :( Even though I've always dreaded going to his classes, the satisfaction after surviving every of his class always made me feel stronger and more determined to push myself to a higher level. A short 1.5 hour-class somehow felt like 3 hours/10km run to everyone of us, because we were constantly moving and we didn't ever get to rest. Our faces would be flushed red, our feet full of friction burns + blisters, and our shirts soaked with stinky perspiration, our hair dripping wet (sounds disgusting, but I bet we all love how it felt!). I've learnt so much from his class, especially in terms of perseverance and discipline... but from now on, Class A will be combined with Class B and the feeling would never be the same again. Of course we'd all enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere and teaching style in Class B, a part of us will always miss the hardcore trainings + scoldings + tension + stress under Albert Tiong.
And of course, I'm really gonna miss Peishan too... a super talented dancer + choreographer, as well as an awesome friend. I'm so glad I had a chance to dance in all of her pieces for LEAP 2010 and LEAP 2011. She was the one who built everyone of us up when we first joined PULSE, and trained us hard into what we are today. At the same time, I'm happy for her to be able to further her dance studies overseas.
I hate goodbyes :'(