CONTENT 1 PRESIDENT’S FOREWARD 2 18TH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PORTFOLIOS 8 CAC STRUCTURE 10 MEMBER CLUBS - DANCE 12 MEMBER CLUBS - MUSIC 16 MEMBER CLUBS - MARTIAL ARTS 17 MEMBER CLUBS - SUPPORT 18 SPECIAL PROJECTS 36 SUPPORT COMMITTEE 39 END OF ESSENTIA
CONTRIBUTORS /////////////// write-upseric aloysius design&layout danielle financial assistancedanny
PRESIDENT’S FOREWARD*
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Two years have passed since I first stepped into NTU. Up till now, majority of my co-curriculum time has been devoted to NTU Cultural Activities Club (CAC), a place that I would like to call ‘my second home’. Many people ask me if I have given up a lot to be part of CAC. Yes, I did. I gave up a lot of my old self in trade for a new one. One that is more mature & experienced in managing people and work. Beginning as a Project Director, & subsequently the President, gave me many opportunities to develop my leadership potential & make new friends. Ok, enough about me. Let me tell you what CAC is in simply four words: Youth - People of CAC. Student leaders of today, corporate leaders of the future. Entertainment - Scope of CAC. Learning through performing & organizing events. Arts - Genre of CAC. Enhancing our way of life through appreciation of the performing arts. Hearts - Value of CAC. Developing passion for performing arts & event organizing. Notice that the first letter of each word combines to form the word ‘YEAH!’. In my opinion, saying ‘YEAH’ sounds more enthusiastic & approachable than saying ‘YES’. Hence, I envisage not just for CAC but also its members to be as forthcoming as saying the word ‘YEAH!’. Every CAC member begins & ends with an Essentia in hand. Freshmen browse through it in search of a CAC identity that they can begin with. Seniors browse through it to find a new identity that they can associate with. Essentia will provide you with all the information you need to know about what CAC is in detail. However, do note that Essentia is not 100% comprehensive. It only provides you with the book value of what CAC is. To know more about the market value, kindly speak to any of the CAC Seniors & we will be most willing to tell you more about our fruitful experiences. Enjoy~! Cheers, LIM YONG XI President 18th Executive Committee NTU Cultural Activities Club
Yong Xi acts as a presiding role in the ExCo, ensuring that all club operations are running smoothly. He oversees the member clubs, support committees & special projects.
LIM YONG XI President
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You will not feel our satisfaction unless you come and experience yourselves! CAC is and will always be in my heart.
Eric heads the Support Committee in the ExCo, who provides support in all forms to the member clubs & events. He is also responsible for improving HR management within the club.
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ERIC CHEUNG
Vice-President (Support)
Sze Wee plays an advisory role in the planning & management of all CAC special projects. He chairs the Events Committee & oversees other CAC events.
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To oversee, advise & guide the Special Project Directors in event organising, & making sure that all CAC Events are a success!
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KHOO SZE WEE
Vice-President (Special Projects)
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Aloysius heads the Directing Committee which consists of the Chairpersons of all CAC member clubs. He is the bridge between the Member Clubs & the Ex Co, responsible for their welfare, as well as providing assistance or advice.
CAC, where friendships are forged while gaining a real world experience.
ALOYSIUS TAN
Vice-President (Member Clubs)
Felicia assists the President in all administrative matters of the club. Her task is to establish a strong administrative system between all arms of CAC. She also heads the Special Project Joint Dance Concert.
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Overcoming the challenges that CAC brings makes me a stronger & better person! Great experience!
FELICIA LEE
Honorary General Secretary
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This year has been a fruitful year for me as i gained alot of insights as to how a big club, like CAC, is being run. I also learned alot of other skills like how to interact with the administration staff of NTU and club members.
Yingying assists the President in all financial matters of the club. Together, they are responsible for the budget expenditures. Yingying also offers sound advice to all arms of CAC on how to better manage their finances.
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XU YINGYING
Financial Controller
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It was an amazingly enriching journey filled with experiences that I'll never forget. In the process, I met the most wonderful people ever!
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Bao Hui helps the Honorary General Secretary in all administrative matters of the club. She sits in the Directing Committee, together with the Vice President for Member Clubs management. She is also the Chairperson of the CAC Chingay Committee.
LEE BAO HUI
Assistant Honorary General Secretary
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Ferarina helps the Financial Controller in all financial matters of the club. As the Ticketing Officer of CAC, she takes care of the design, distribution, & administrative aspects of all tickets. She also sits in the Directing Committee & is the vice-chairperson of the CAC Chingay Committee.
I was able to develop my leadership skills through Chingay, & liasing with the various member clubs has allowed me to widen my social circle.
FERARINA SIM
Assistant Financial Controller
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CAC has taught me so many things that are out of the textbook. I’m glad I got a taste of the real world through these projects before I finally step out into society.
Shan Yi ensures the unity & welfare of club members through organizing cohesive & team-building activities for the Ex Co. She chairs the CAC Annual Cynosure Ball Committee & sits in the Directing Committee as well.
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Social & Welfare Secretary
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Joel is the corporate face of CAC. He heads a team of Business Managers, working out sponsorship deals & canvassing efforts with external parties. He also provides advice to all arms of CAC on matters regarding sponsors & business dealings.
It has been a memorable journey where true friendships are forged, lasting memories concieved. This journey is the reward.
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JOEL NG
Business Manager
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CAC is a big family. Working in a big family can be tiring & tough, but the satisfaction of completing the assigned tasks is amazing.
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Shan Jing heads a team of Logistics Officers, constantly ensuring that efficient logistical support is avaliable to CAC. While keeping CAC on her toes, he also manages CAC’s inventory.
NG SHAN JING Logistics Officer
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Together with his Media & IT Officers Team, Wei Quan provides videography coverage of all CAC events. He also provides IT support to all events & manages the CAC website, ensuring that it is up-to-date & well maintained. Wei Quan also chairs the Open House Committee.
A truly unique journey. You have to experience it yourself!
NG WEI QUAN
Media & IT Officer
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My university life would not be complete without CAC. I have learnt alot, forged many friendships, & most importantly enjoyed myself tremendously!
The public face of CAC, Adeline handles all media relations & public queries pertaining to the club. She also organizes campus concerts & the ARTSpeak workshop for the NTU population. She also sources for external partnerships for the club while maintaining healthy working relationships with them.
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ADELINE QUEK
Public Affairs Officer
Heading a team of editors, reporters & photographers, Gloria is the chief editor of Art Jam, our CAC Arts publication. Art Jam has since increased its distribution points nationwide. She provides primary media & photographic coverage to all CAC events.
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I am glad to have grown & served in this community, & I am proud to say that CAC has become my identity & home in NTU.
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GLORIA ONG
Publications Officer
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Danielle creates awareness about CAC through effective & creative publicity. Together with a team of Publicity Officers apt in art & design, she takes charge of all CAC publicity matters.
This is the closest to corporate reality you will ever get on school grounds.
DANIELLE LIU
Publicity Officer
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My committee & I went though many ups & downs in the 11 months of long preparation for the camp. There are many things I treasure in this journey with CAC but the greatest of all are the friends I made.
MAX FOO
Freshman Orientation Camp Director
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Max manages various ad-hoc CAC events such as Open House, Recruitment Drive, & Welcome Tea. More importantly, he is the Chairperson of the Freshman Orientation Camp Committee. Through these, he aspires to establish NTU & CAC as a lively hub for all undergraduates.
Victor manages Arts From The Heart, a project that invites member clubs & external performing groups to perform in exchange for the public’s kind donations. This year, all proceeds go out to the beneficiary- Asia Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) TEACH ME.
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Being in the exco gives you the opportunity to realise your hidden potentials, & experience a fulfilling university life like no other!
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VICTOR CHEW
Arts From The Heart Director
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An annual nationwide talentime competition that draws singing, song-writing, & dancing talents each year, Impresario is the most popular & recognized tertiary talentime competition in Singapore. Steven leads his dedicated team in ensuring the event is & will continue to be a success.
Once you start, you won’t be looking back!
STEVEN TEO
Impresario Director
Held from January to March every academic year, the Nanyang Arts Festival (NAF) is an umbrella of arts & culture events put together by CAC member clubs. The rest of the special projects also take place under NAF. Chin Yuan leads the NAF committee in coordinating publicity efforts for all the events.
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From the initial preparations for the Festival to the final Closing Gala, my term as the Festival Director has been an insightful & rewarding experience!
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This is where YOU run the show & you make it or you screw it. It is a huge responsibility, but the thrill and the sense of satisfaction is greater!
In its second year’s running, DrumZout is a nationwide percussion competition & is designed to push Singapore’s percussion scene to new frontiers. Wen E leads her dedicated team & elevates DrumZout to even greater heights!
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CHIN WEN E
Drumzout Director
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NG CHIN YUAN
Nanyang Arts Festival Director
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EXECUTIVE
Row 3 Ee Chin Yuan, Joel Ng, Adeline Quek, Chin Wen E, Chua Shan Yi, Lee Bao Hui, Ferarina Sim, Gloria Ong, Danielle Liu, Victor Chee, Ng Wei Quan, Ng Shan Jing Row 2 Max Foo, Steven Teo Row 1 Felicia Ng, Eric Cheung, Khoo Sze Wee, Lim Yong Xi, Aloysius Ang, Xu Yingying
YOUTH People of CAC Student leaders of today, corporate leaders of the future.
ENTERTAINMENT Scope of CAC Learning through performing & organizing events.
ARTS Genre of CAC Enhancing our way of life through appreciation of the performing arts.
HEARTS Value of CAC Developing passion for performing arts & event organizing.
YEAH!
CAC STRUCTURE*
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/////////////////// The Cultural Activities Club VISION To nurture the artistic talents of NTU and to transform NTU into an Arts & Cultural hub worthy of international mention
MISSION To promote a vibrant campus experience for all through organizing activities pertaining to the performing arts & cultural activities
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MEMBER CLUBS
SPECIAL PROJECTS
SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Breakdancing Chinese Dance Chinese Drums Chinese Orchestra Choir Concert Engineers Contemporary Dance DanceSport Academy Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe Emcee Club Guitar Ensemble Live Music Society Jazz and Blues Kinetics Modern Jazz Piano Ensemble Salsa En Sync String Orchestra Symphonic Band Traditional TaeKwon-Do Wushu
Arts From The Hearts Chingay Cynosure Ball Drumzout Freshman Orientation Camp Joint Dance Concert Impresario
Business Logistics Media & IT Public Affairs Publications Publicty Social & Welfare
MEMBER CLUBS*
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CHINESE DANCE
Celebrating its 15th birthday this year, the CAC Chinese Dance Club matures & gains wisdom with each day under the tutelage of Mdm. Chen Lili, an established Chinese dance instructor cum choreographer whose items secured 2 Gold with Honors awards in the recent SYF. We grow to outperform ourselves at every opportunity available. We are invited to perform in many events such as NTU Alumni Day & NTU Open House & each time is a growing and learning process for us all. We strive to grow together as a group, regardless of the background of dancers. Our club has held 2 bi-annual concerts and our next one will be in August 2010. We believe that all dancers will experience spur in growth on stage, which is why we insist on holding a concert every 2 years. Like a report card, we see the concert as the best platform for us to showcase our growth over the years. & we need you in order to pass with flying colours.
SALSA EN SYNC
Salsa is a hot and spicy sauce, and Salsa dancing was given itsname because the dance is hot and spicy! CAC Salsa En Sync came into existence in year 2006 with the intention to make Salsa dancing known to the student body of NTU. After organizing numerous dance classes, workshops and Salsa camps, many have come to learn about Salsa dancing as sexy, sensual and fun. Within this few years, the club has grown rapidly and we are very proud to have developed many into passionate dancers who are confident both on and off the stage. We aim to bring Salsa dancing to more people so that everyone will learn to enjoy Salsa dancing as a social dance as w
CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
"To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful." -Agnes De Mille Many question what exactly the ‘contemporary’ dance style is. ‘Contemporary’ means modern, unrestricted and creative. Contrary to the structured steps of ballet, this style is a more relaxed style of dance focusing on emotions & moods. NTU CAC Contemporary Dance started off in 2001 with a modern ballet genre. It now focuses on the lyrical jazz style. Under the guidance of our instructor, Ryan Tan, Contemporary Dance actively seeks to spread the passion for dance though imaginative & emotive dance forms. If you, like us, possess a deep-seated love for dance, come join us.
DANCE
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KINETICS Founded in 1999, CAC Kinetics has links with renowned local dance company, Jitterbugs Singapore. The club aspires to help its members cultivate confidence on the social dance floor. Lindy Hop is a healthy social dance that names energy, speed & dynamism as its hallmarks. Last year, Kinetics brought in a new section: Tap dance. Offering these two forms of swing dancing, the club aims to lead its members into a world of swing & lots of fun!
BREAKDANCE
MJ, our more affectionate name for NTU CAC Modern Jazz, is NTU's premier hip hop dance club. The club leans more towards hip hop under the guidance of Mr Patrick Loo, a legendary name in local dance circles. MJ is one big family that continually encourages each other. Together, we have conquered competitions such as Impresario, Danzwar & Danceworks, held our biennial dance production, Dancetitude, & performed at numerous concerts & shows. We strive to bringtogether people who are passionate about dancing while providing every member avenues & platforms to grow and showcase their talent and creativity. We always look forward to having new members join us - it doesn't matter if you're a novice, as long as you love dance, you're right for MJ!
MODERN JAZZ
Breakdance is a street dance style that evolved as part of the hip hop movement. NTU CAC Popping & Locking, under CAC breakdancing, is a fresh club established only in 2008. Though young, the club has undertaken performances for various events such as Nanyang Arts Festival 2009 and Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Week. Locking encompasses fast & distinct arm and hand movements with relaxed hips & legs. Movements are usually large, exaggerated, rhythmic & tightly synched with the music. Popping, on the other hand, is distinct by a ëpopí, done by tensing & relaxing muscles. The renowned Moonwalk & Robot dance are 2 such examples. Funk is the language of expression for you!
Dancesport encompasses competitive ballroom dancing regulated by international dancesport organizations. There are 10 dances in Dancesport consisting of 5 Latin dances (Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba & Paso Doble) & 5 standard dances (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep & Foxtrot). NTU’s very own CAC DanceSport Academy, with a solid track record of transforming beginners into ballroom dancers who perform at international & local competitions, would like to make this experience more accessible to the wider community, with an excellent venue at Nanyang House Dance Studio & top-notch mentoring from international coaches provided by Shawn & Gladys DanceWorld, Singapore. We believe the sole ingredients that make a good dancer are commitment & eagerness in learning, almost all of our competing couples began with no dance background. No experience required. What are you waiting for?
DANCESPORT ACADEMY
MEMBER CLUBS*
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CHOIR The NTU CAC Choir was set up in year 1989. In the international choral scene, the choir took part in the 2nd international Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Choir Competition, obtaining a Silver award. In 2003, the choir participated in the first International Choral Festival in Genting, Malaysia, receiving two Silver Awards. 2006 saw the choir achieve two gold diplomas and two silver medals in the 4th World Choir Games held in Xiamen, China. Most recently, in June 2008, the choir took part in the Festival of Songs competition held in Olomouc, Czech Republic. The choir returned with not just a Gold medal, but also as overall category champions with a score of 95%. Back home, the choir has performed for President S. R. Nathan, Dr. Cham Tao Soon & various local & international ministers at the International Academic Advisory Panel, held at the Istana in January 2002 & 2003. The choir has also been invited to perform in the event ‘Arts from the Heart’, to raise funds for the Chen Su Lan Methodist Home for Children, as well as for the Ministry of Information, Communication & the Arts Annual Staff Conference at the Singapore Management University in Feb 2008. The NTU CAC Choir hopes to share our music through our annual concert, Cantemus, which means ‘to sing’. However, there is really more to choir than just singing. It is all about building bonds beyond the blending of harmony and voices, or as choristers would call it, creating ‘Chords That Bind’. The delight & sense of belonging we feel is the difference that we bring in each others' lives. So, do come join our family, we promise that you will have a memorable & enjoyable year ahead!
MUSIC
-------------------------The idea of CAC’s first Jazz & Blues Band was first conceived in the holidays of December 2003, where a few like-minded students with a passion in jazz music wanted to do something together. Thus, the Jazz & Blues Band was officially set up with the aim of promoting this genre of music to students, both musicians & non-musicians alike. The band has since performed at the World Debate conference & also at the CAC Arts from the Heart outdoor & indoor events. This year, it also staged a successful lunchtime concert called ‘Jazz in a Can’ at Canteen A. The Jazz & Blues band intends to introduce Jazz to the NTU population by inviting renowned Jazz musicians to its performances & concerts.
JAZZ&BLUES
Formed in 2001, the CAC Chinese Drums Club’s primary objective is to increase public awareness & interest in this ancient form of Chinese culture. Since then, the club has been steadily increasing its membership & improving its craft. They play self-composed rhythms as well as classical works.
CHINESE DRUMS
The CAC Piano Ensemble was founded in 2002. Since the formation, it has engaged many piano enthusiasts with high playing standard. Members play both solo music & duets from different eras: baroque, classical, romantic, & contemporary, also discussing about composers like Chopin, Liszt, & Schubert, to name a few.
PIANO ENSEMBLE
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CHINESE ORCHESTRA The CAC Chinese Orchestra (NTUCO) was founded in 1983. Its priorities include providing Chinese music lovers an environment to pursue their interest and propagating this interest among the NTU population. Since its formation, the Orchestra has been playing a part in enriching campus life by performing at various on-campus events like convocation ceremonies, Chinese New Year celebrations & Heritage Week. Its annual public concert, Transient Reminiscences, serves as a platform for the orchestra to showcase the talent of its members. Besides performing for events, the Orchestra also conducts introductory lessons for anyone who is interested in learning a Chinese musical instrument. In December 2008, NTUCO flew to Hong Kong for a Cultural Exchange Trip with three local universities there. The two joint concerts of these four orchestras received positive feedback from the audience. In the coming year, the Orchestra looks forward to achieving greater heights in its musical pursuits.
NTU CAC Guitar Ensemble (NTUGE) was first established 24 years ago in 1985. Playing in a style of an orchestra, our Ensemble consists of different guitar of varying size & pitch. Ranging from the high-pitched Soprano guitar to the deep, resonant Guitarron, these unique guitars come from a special range of guitar created specially for orchestra-styled playing by Hiroki Niibori. Small groups are formed to enable our members to explore a wider variety of music, as well as share their own song arrangements. Our ensemble plays a wide array of musical styles, including those of Classical, Contemporary, Latin, Jazz, & many international pop music. Brought together as an Ensemble, we will learn guitar together; we will play & practice together; we will perform together.
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
-------------------------The CAC Symphonic Band has been around since 1985. Through sheer hard work & a love for music, the band has built itself a reputation for being one of the finest in Singapore. Besides having performed at school events such as Union Day & Nanyang Arts Festival, the band has also been invited to perform at places such as the World Trade Centre Amphitheatre & the Istana. The band had put up several successful public concerts, including the popular ‘Sojourn’ Series concerts. In 2005, the band brought honour to CAC, NTU & Singapore by clinching the silver medal in the World Music Contest, held at the Netherlands.
SYMPHONIC BAND
STRING ORCHESTRA The CAC String Orchestra was set up in 1994 to provide a platform for string players to perform together Our members range from those with more than 10 years of experience to others who have always enjoyed the music from afar, but never had the opportunity to actually pick up a string instrument. We are comprised of 3 groups: the Main Orchestra, the Training Orchestra, as well as a group of Beginner/Intermediate students. The Main Orchestra plays a broad spectrum of music, ranging from classical to contemporary works to excerpts from musicals. Our first public concert, Journey ‘05, marked the 10-year journey of the club from a String Ensemble to a String Orchestra. This was followed by four other concerts Journey ‘06, a celebration of Mozart’s legacy, Adventures on Earth, an ambitious collaboration with the New Festival Orchestra featuring the movie music of John Williams, Journey ‘07, showcasing works from the Romantic Period, & more recently, Journey ’08, presenting repertoire from the Baroque & early Classical periods. We hope that many more string players will join us to make great music together in the years (& concerts) to come!
MEMBER CLUBS*
------------------------------The history of NTU CAC Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe (NTUDL) traces back to 1991, when the NTU Pugilistic & Lion Dance Troupe was formed. Since then, with the addition of the Dragon Section into the ever-expanding sub-club of NTU Cultural Activities Club, & the splitting of the Pugilistic Section, The NTU CAC Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe was formally formed in July 2003. This year, the club held a successful Lion Dance competition for troupes from various institutions in Singapore. They also perform their vigorous routine outside of school, for all joyous occasions.
DRAGON & LION DANCE TROUPE
WUSHU
NTU CAC Wushu Club was first established in 1991. The club grew strong under the guidance of our dedicated instructor Master Victor Chong. The club's main objective is to gather students with strong passion in Chinese martial arts and through training, ensure that discipline and self-confidence are deeply instilled in all members. The training includes routines, both with & without weapons, dual & group routines, self-defense techniques, ‘Qi gong’ & so on. Our main activities include our annual NTU Wushu Event & National Wushu competition. In AY 08/09, We won 1 Gold, 1 Silver & two Bronzes in the national competition; we also won 1 gold, 1 silver, & 1 4th prize in ITE Wushu championship; we had performances for SPMS, SBS, Chinese Society, Arts from the harts, CAEN(cultural & exchange night), Redcross Charity Concert, NTU Open House, etc. Our trainings will make you strong, perseverant & energetic. We start from the basics, everyone can learn Wushu!!
TaeKwon-Do is a modern martial art. Its development started in 1946 under Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi & provides the students the method of exercises, self-control, agility, mobility, flexibility, relaxation & of course the skills for self-defence. Besides that, Taekwon-Do imparts on the five tenets which are the courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control & indomitable spirits. NTU CAC Traditional Taekwon-Do Club was established in 1985 and it is affiliated to the Singapore Taekwon-Do Academy (STA), which is under Grandmaster BS Huan. The teaching of Taekwon-Do Club is lead by Master Lim Sui Soon, 6th Dan STA Taekwon-Do Master who is also the founder of our club. He has 21 years of Taekwon- Do experience & much valuable knowledge that you can learn.
TAEKWON-DO
MARTIAL ARTS & SUPPORT
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EMCEE CLUB
The Emcee Club was started back in 2003. The Emcee Club provides a platform for talented students to hone their hosting skills. Besides hosting within campus at various big events like NTU Fiesta, Ministerial Forum & the Nanyang Arts Festival, our emcees have also been invited to host external events at the Expo, Marine Parade & Southwest CDC concerts. The club became a full fledged member club in 2005. One of the emcees, Lee Teng, recently brought honour to the club by emerging runner-up in the Channel U talent show, Superhost, which aims to discover the best hosting talents in Singapore.
The Concert Engineers provide live sound reinforcement during student-organised events in NTU. Their arsenal of equipment consist of passive & active speakers, amplifiers, graphic equalisers, mixing console, dual-cd player, wireless microphones & wired mics, sufficient to meet the demands of most internal school events. They hope eventually to establish contacts with commercial sound companies to further improve their own professionalism.
CONCERT ENGINEERS
SPECIAL PROJECTS*
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The CAC FOC is an exciting annual event to welcome & integrate freshmen to NTU. During the camp, freshmen get to connect with people from many different faculties & backgrounds whom they may otherwise never meet, & grow to love their orientation group as they brave through relentless fun. The memorable experience & friendships forged will last through their university lives. CAC FOC is much more than an overnight 5 day camp. Besides fostering greater arts & cultural interests & awareness among freshmen, we are constantly innovating & improving all aspects of our camp to make it the best it can be. This makes organizing CAC FOC a most challenging & rewarding experience. Being part of the organizing team gives you opportunity to train your planning, leadership, business, marketing or even designing skills. You too can make the next CAC FOC a dream come true. It is about imagination.
www.ntucacfoc.com
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The Nanyang Arts Festival (NAF) is a two to three-month-long project by the NTU CAC to promote & increase participation in the arts among the NTU population & beyond. The annual Festival presents a wide spectrum of performances, workshops & exhibitions Over the years, the Festival has also grown to include external artists & companies, for instance students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), & Maestro Guitars Æ. In recent years, the Festival has also been endorsed & supported by the National Arts Council. Being a part of the NAF committee allows you the opportunity to liaise with both internal & external artistes & performers, in addition to organising events. From the initial planning stages to the final execution, one’s tenacity & mental resilience would be put to the test through the one-year post. What’s more, get to meet new friends! If you like the arts, & want to share your passion with people around you, join NAF!
nanyangartsfest.blospot.com
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CAC was honoured to be handed the important task of organising & preparing for the performance. The Chingay Committee was thus formed to organise training sessions, rehearsals as well as to handle the large number of performers. In addition, we also act as a coordinator between school admin, performers, external choreographers & trainers. By planning & handling the different job scopes that this project entails, our committee aims to contribute our best & to make the school proud.
www.chingay.org.sg/2009/parade.asp
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NTU CAC Joint Dance Concert (JDC) is an annual dance concert jointly presented by the 7 dance clubs under CAC. The dance clubs include Breakdancing, Chinese Dance, Contemporary Dance, DanceSport Academy, Modern Jazz, Kinetics & Salsa en Sync. Joint Dance Concert 2009, held at Drama Centre, delighted the audience with the stirring showcase of our dance talents & the splendid mix of dance styles. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the series of performances pieced together seamlessly to narrate the exciting life experiences of different people. To enjoy the thrills of planning for a concert, join us NOW!
www.cac-jdc.com
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DrumZout is a nationwide percussion competition with the core objective to become the national benchmark in the industry. It is the only local national-level competition solely for percussion music. For DrumZout 2009, there were 2 categories; the School category & Open category. Participants participated in teams of 5-16, performing with only non-melodious percussion instruments. They were streamed through a closed-door audition before battling it out at Final Showdown held at the Vivocity Amphitheatre & the event received a full house response from audience! DrumZout has been acclaimed by the industry players as the ideal platform for local percussionist, harboring immerse potential to be alongside events like Singapore Drumfest. If you want to make a difference to the art and music scene in Singapore, if you love the challenge of pioneering the only national-level percussion competition in Singapore, if you believe in providing recognition to the talented, if you have the beat in you, then Ignite The Rhythm (09 slogan) within you!
www.drumzout.com
SPECIAL PROJECTS*
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NTU CAC Arts From The Heart is an annual charitable event that raises funds for the charity and organize outings for the less privileged children. The committee believes that it is not only the funds that matters, it is also about understanding the needs of the less privileged children & organising fun outings for them. Our main event is the on-staged performances which showcases NTU CAC Member Clubs and also the invited guest performers. During the event, the carnival raises funds for the beneficiary while the excellent performances put up by the performers show our gratitude to the members of the public who came forward to made their donations. All of the proceeds from our events are donated to the selected beneficiary for the year. During February 2008, we even made an entry into the Singapore Book of Records (SBOR) by forming the largest display of 50-cent coins. Arts From The Heart is a special event that unites the unique elements of the performing arts and charity as a holistic project to help the less privileged. Join us today to fulfill your passion in making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
www.freewebs.com/artsfromtheheart
SPECIAL PROJECTS*
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Impresario, CAC’s longest running project, the nationwide talent search competition, is in its 17th year running. It has always been a highlight in NTU’s calendar of events & has gained national recognition in its efforts to be one of the main channels of talent emergence in Singapore. Impresario’s objective is to give enthusiasts in performing arts an experience, the recognition & encouragement to pursue their dreams further, in the area of Singing, Dancing, & Composition. Yearly the Grand Finals see strong audience turnout & have been graced by popular personalities like, Peggy Hsu, Kelly Poon, Maia Lee, Hong Jun Yang, Billy Koh, Lee Wei Song, Lee Si Song, Peter Tan, either as guest artistes or celebrity judges. Impresario 2009 saw another breakthrough in our support of local performing arts scene when we invited independent artiste & band, Tay Kewei, YET, RazzlePlay to showcase their talents, projecting the vibrancy & creativities of these raising stars.
www.cacimpresario.com
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The CAC Cynosure Ball marks every end of a year of hard work & celebrates the success of a fruitful year inclusive of all members of CAC. It also aims to strengthen the fellowship & friendship bonds between CAC & all her members. The highlight of this annual event is the selection of the CAC Ambassadors, done through a pageant contest, to be the faces of CAC in the coming year. Anyone from all walks of the big CAC family, ranging from the Member Clubs to the Special Projects to the Support Committee, is encouraged to take part!
www.cynosureball.com
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Publications committee involves in the planning & production of the Singapore’s first Tertiary Arts Magazine, the Art Jam Magazine, which aims to promote the art scenes not just in NTU but nationwide. Aligned with the mission of National Arts Council in developing Singapore as a distinctive global city for arts, the Cultural Activities Club (CAC) of NTU has launched an Arts Magazine in NTU, with the same vision. Art Jam is also a consolidated publicity channel for all arts & cultural performers, whether professionals or student-organizations, to bring greater awareness of the art scenes in Singapore to the target audiences. The ART JAM is distributed to more than 70 locations island-wide, ranging from Junior Colleges & Polytechnics to Retail Outlets & Eateries. The ART JAM is also distributed in Art Centers such as the Esplanade & Alliance Francaise AGF Theatre.
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Public Affairs Committee is the extraordinary support committee of CAC. It provides a rare opportunity for members to be involved in the organization& management of concerts & workshops while contributing to the student cohort. Members may get to take up responsibility & liaise with the schoolbody & external music companies. In the year 2009, we organized ARTSpeaks workshop such as the enriching talk by Power98 DJs. We have also organized campus concerts for both local & Taiwanese singers, namely Genie Zhuo Wen Xuan, Da Mouth, Huang Jing Lun & Shi Xin Hui. Besides that, we have also collaborated with rocks records for the redemption of MayDay’s Stadium Green Concert. These serve to bring enrichment & entertainment to fellow students amidst the regular university life. This is also one committee that actively participates in CAC events. Addtionally, members also initiate informal regular outings. The friendship & bonds formed within members from different levels & schools are things you wouldn’t want to miss in NTU.
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BUSINESS & RELATIONS The Business Relation Committee sources for business & sponsorship opportunities for the club and its events. This year, the team has successfully built up partnership with business partners such as L’Oreal, Citibank & Angel Florist etc. Here‘s a bigTHANK YOU to all our generous sponsors!
LOGISTICS Logistics Committee plays an important role in the operation of CAC events. The committee provides support for various CAC events in terms of manpower and equipments. With the exposure from supporting different events, the committee is well-trained to deal with any unprecedented situations. We work closely as a big family. Teamwork is essential for the committee to function effectively. If you are keen to take up this challenge and enjoy working in a big family, join us!
The Media & IT Committee in CAC has 2 specific areas of interest. They are the maintaining of the webpage & videography. Basic things like updating of the website & posting of events in school portal such as Campus Buzz. A new inclusion will be the CAC Monthly e-Newsletter which is sent to our members to notify them of upcoming CAC events. We also provide video support for our events, recording the performance & providing a video archive at the end of it. So should you have a flair in this field, do consider joining us to experience a wide variety of event coverage.
PUBLICITY The Publicity Committee explores possible publicity channels for the club & its events. The team executes publicity efforts for CAC in all aspects ranging from Essentia to Art Jam to advising those in need of design counsel. Meanwhile, they also manage & update the club’s notice boards.
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Social & Welfare Committee as its name spells, takes care of the social & welfare aspects of the Cultural Activities Club! More specifically, our committee organizes major social events throughout the academic year -- CAC Members' Night, CAC Alumni Night & CAC Cynosure Ball. We have so far organized our 2 major events, CAC Members' Night & CAC Alumni Night which garnered great response from both our current members and CAC alumni. Next up is our finale, CAC Cynosure Ball in search for our CAC Face Ambassadors to represent our club for the next academic year! We are in the midst of preparing for the event which is happening in August, & we can't wait to deliver our ideas on our event day! This year, we held our CAC Alumni Night at Velvet Underground, Zouk where it allowed CAC members, both current & alumni to party all night long under great music. It was thoroughly fun & we hope to have another smashing event next year! If you love to organize events, here is the place to do so! If you want to know how to organize events, here is also the place to learn from. With spontaneous people working with you, be rest assured that your days in CAC will never go to waste!
A publication proudly brought to you by the Cultural Activities Club
2009/2010