.: Our RNM Team

Artistic Director & Founder           Derek is a highly motivated and passionate individual, with practical experience in performing arts. He is also involved in the running of arts programs and media related productions. He has experience teaching in academic schools and associat ions. Derek has a strong background in development and delivery of events utilizing, creativity, flexibility and communication skills. He possesses strong leadership qualities and is capable of meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives.   CERTIFICATE ACHIEVEMENT Dance & Arts 28 Oct 07: Certificate of Very Actor Group from Jteam Production and Ocean Butterfly Music School 25 Jan 08: Arts And Music Instructors Scheme (AMIS), Conducted by Ministry Of Education MOE 13 Jun 08: Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Jazz Gold Bar - Honours Plus Holder. 09 Jun 09: Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Hip Hop level 8 - Honours Distinction Holder. Martial Arts & Fitness 01 Sep 07: Certificate in National Coaching Accreditation Programme NCAP (Level 1 ) 25 Nov 07: Certificate in Standard first Aid and CPR 30 Apr 08: Certificate in National Coaching Accreditation Programme NCAP (Level 2 ). 03 May 09: Certificate in Wushu Coaching – Singapore Wushu, Lion & Dragon Dance Federation. 15 Sep 09: National Register of Coach (NROC) 01 April 10: Certificate in Wushu Judging – Singapore Wushu, Lion & Dragon Dance Federation. Other Skill 14 Nov 05: Certificate in Mind Mapping 29 Aug 05: Certificate in Heart Saver 13 Feb 06: Certificate in Performance Coaching 11 Oct 06: Certificate in Coaching for Performance and Development 16 Oct 06: Certificate in Facilitating Effective After Action Review 02 Feb 07: Certificate in Essential Of Leadership 16 Dec 07: Train the Trainer Programme (Level 1)   EXPERIENCE In the area of Martial Arts (Wushu) Derek Seong is a certified coach of Singapore International Wushu Federation. He started Wushu at the age of 8. He first began training in a Community Centre by a local coach. With great emphasis on the basics and technique training ever since, he has built up a strong foundation in Wushu. His passion and talent for Wushu brought him to great heights. At the tender age of 17, he was picked by Mdm Yan Choong Lian, Artistic Director of Dance Ensemble Singapore to undergo special training in the troupe. Derek then began to evolve a different style, from traditional Wushu to the new international routine syllabus after joining the family of Dance Ensemble Singapore. He was able to excel in many aspects of Wushu, achieving high commendations and awards for his talent and commitment. He has competed with athletes from the national team in the Singapore International Wushu competition, securing several titles to his belt. Sharing the same status with the athletes has always been a source of inspiration to him all these years. Derek has been an instructor since 2001. He trains and grooms his group of students in various areas of Wushu routine. His choreography in the Wushu team is well known to many other Wushu associations. It is expected that his team would emerge top three every year. He is well respected by his students and has great support from their parents. He has close bonding with his students and firmly believes in bringing out the maximum potential in each and every one of them. In the area of Dance and Performing Arts In the aspect of dance, he first started dance as a CCA from Primary 5 to Secondary 4, mainly in Chinese contemporary dance. With his leadership quality, he was appointed as the chairman of the group. He has been given various opportunities to develop his potential in dance since then. In 2003, Derek joined Nanyang Polytechnic Dance Company, and underwent Modern dance training under Miss Gillan Tan. She is also a Dance Lecturer of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. In 2007, Derek started Jazz under the professional guidance of Mr Derrick Ee, in Dance Arts. He then developed further on his own after starting his own studio. In June 2008, he took his ATOD(I)Gold Bar Exam and obtained Honours plus. In December 2008, Derek presents his first Dance and Martial Arts Production in Lee Foundation Theatre. The response is so good with 70% seats sold for the 1st show and 90% seats sold for the 2nd show. The production was a great success. In June 2009, he obtain a Honours Distinction for ATOD(I) for Hip Hop level 8. Dancing is not only a hobby to Derek. Possessing the advantage of Martial arts trained background; Derek is able to create his own style of dance. ie, fusion martial arts and dance together bringing a new life to Arts.  In the area of Media, Events and Production Involve in managing the show segment of National Day Parade 2004-2007 with People’s Association and many organization. Job was to ensure the calling of cue from the cue master, to ensure that artistes or performance are in place. Male Lead in Nanyang Poly Short Film “13am” in July 2004 In August 2007, Derek and his students were selected to play a minor role in the Movie “Dance Of The Dragon” by the companies doing this production are Easternlight Film and Arclight International in association with Lion City Entertainment (Max Mannix is the director and the writer for this Movie, starring Jason Scott Lee from L.A, Jang Hyuk from Korea and Fann Wong from Singapore.) In August 2007, trainer of one of the Star’s search contestant “F7” Xu Ya Hui in Catwalk and Talent performance of the red scarf. Xu Ya Hui got through to the finals with “Most Appearance” Award In October 2007, Director, Producer as well as the scriptwriter for “Very Actor Class” graduation ceremony performing show by Jteam Production and Ocean Butterfly Music School Floor Manager of local production “Proverb kaleidoscope 2” in Mediacorp studio 1. Hosting Guo Liang Wushu Choreographer for Media Delevopment Authority-MDA production by Peach Blossom in March 2008 In June 2008, Adviser choreographer for contestant of “You Are The One” by Channel U In Sep 2008, Dancer Choreographer for “Mrs Singapore” in “Mrs Universe 2008”  In Oct 2008, Choreographer for contestant of “Super Mummy” By Channel U In Mar 2009, Artists for Canadian Programme “ Just for Laugh” by Channel 5. In Oct 2009, Performer & Choreographer for President’s Star Charity by Channel 5. In Oct 2009, Appearance in Sport@sg for Channel 5. In Nov 2009, Performer & Choreographer for Singapore Sleague Awards Night 2009 by channel 5. In Jan 2010, Performer for Ren Ci Charity 2010 by channel U. In Mar 2010, Appearance in Good Morning Singapore to demonstrate Kickboxing Dance       Veron  - Jazz & Ballet   Artistic Manager & Chief Instructor    Veron at a tender age of 4 has been training under the guidance of Ms Rosalind Ong in ballet. Veron has completed her Grade 8 and Advanced 1 ballet exams under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, and completed her Gold Bar Jazz exams under the Australian Teachers of Dance syllabus. She has attained her RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, and is a affiliate Member of ATOD(I); she is fully qualified to send students in for exams.   Dancing has brought her to great heights. Veron’s performance experience includes:   Represented Greenview Secondary School in 2002 Singapore Youth Festival School Dance Competition – awarded Bronze; 1997 Tampines West CC Chorus Line; 1998 Bonae Voluntatis Gala – A Symphony of dances in the aid of Spastic Children’s; Takashimaya Women’s Day in 2001; ‘Just Dance’ at Victoria Theatre 2002; Chingay 2004; ‘Passion Card’ launch in 2005; Barker Road Methodist Church 2006 and 2007  ‘2006 Pam Broadbent 30th Anniversary Performance’ in Melbourne Australia ; OKH Dancers’ Camp in 2006 and 2007; Fund Raising event at Harborfront centre in 2007; ‘Potpourri of Dance’ at SCGS in 2007   At 14 years of age, Veron has stepped onto another level in the dance field, teaching. Veron started her teaching career 7 years ago, assisting Ms Ong in the initial stages and moved on to teach independently. Her classes range from RAD Pre-Primary to Advance 1 for ballet, and ATOD Test1 to Gold bar for Jazz. She teaches non-syllabus open classes as well.     Fen - Hip Hop   Fen has been very active in dance choreography & performer ever since 2005 after he graduated from NUS. He strives to widespread and inculcates Hip-hop and Modern knowledge to the public and masses in Singapore , and to impart his knowledge and skills to his students. Over the years, he has conducted dance in many events and competitions to help nurture the younger generation improve and reach higher standards. He抯 a very talent performer and work with many other dance club and studio such as, Jitterbugs Singapore, Theatre Arts Troupe & various groups like NUS Chinese Dance, Dance Ensemble & Dance Blast.   CERTIFICATES   National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP Theory Course Level 1   National University of Singapore - Bachelor Degree in Computing     (Information Technology - Technology Focus)   AWARDS   - Outstanding Alumni Contribution Award 2007-2008 - Jitterbugs Swingapore Developing Artiste Programme Scholarship     2005-2006 - Certificate of Cultural Excellence for NUS KEVII Hall Dance, Hall Play," Dance and Float Dance" 2004 - Long Service Award with Merit for NUS KEVII Hall Xinyao Group 2004 - Most Promising Young Actor Award National Chinese Drama Festival 1997. - SYF GOLD HONOURS for Catholic High School 2009     Recent Performance   2008-2009 Marina Bay Singapore Countdown - Choreographer and Dancer. Choreographer and dancer for Hady Mirza. Choreographer and dancer for Tay Ping Hui.   2007-2009 Gateway Entertainment Dancer for Magic Box at Chingay Parade 2009. Dancer and ensemble cast for Magic Show Magic Box at The Esplanade. Dancer and assistant for <agic of Lawrence and Priscilla at Komura Investment Forum 07 Japan .   2008 Thye Hua Kwan Charity Show Dancer for Taiwanese singer Nicholas Zhang Dong Liang. Dancer for Mediacorp Artiste Fann Wong. Dancer for Taiwanese Actor Qing Xiang Lin.   2007-2009 Theatre Arts Troupe Trained under Ding Hong, Zhou Lei and Bai Ying Wen. Performed for Dances of the Orient 2006 and 2007. Performed in Korea at the Arts Festival at Gyeongju World Cultural Expo 2007.   Jitterbugs Singapore - DAP scholar (2005-2006) & UM Member (2006-2009) Year dance scholarship Developing Artiste Program     Jazz company Urban-Mix member.   Performed for High School Musical 2 DVD launch. Singapore River Festival Legenda Singapura - Dancer and ensemble cast.   NUS Chinese Dance - Guest dancer (2006-2008) & Choreographer (2007-2009)  Performed for NUS CFA Dance Reflections 2006, 2007 and 2008. Danced and Choreographed for NUS Arts Festival 2007, 2008 and 2009.   Y.e.s. 93.3 fm - Dancer (2006) 6th Global Chinese Music Awards - Dancer for singer Zuo Mei Mei     Adam - Retro Funky Groove & Bollywood Jam Adam started building the passion to dance at the age of 14. He was trained in Jazz, Chinese dance and contemporary dance then. He started being a performer at the young age of 16. Through the training and rehearsals, Adam has gained much experience in performing arts and gain knowledge in a wide variety of dances. That includes Hip Hop, Malay classical and contemporary, Creative Movement & many others.   He was posted to the Singapore Police Force Band during his national service when he was appointed as the in-house choreographer and trainer. Training and performing with police officers became his job. He was also sent to train cheerleaders in the Ministry of Home Affairs for local football club, Home United. It was both a fun and challenging task to train officers from the various departments (CISCO,PRISONS, ICA , etc.) As part of the Singapore Police Force Band, Adam has traveled to Japan and Germany and found his choreography well-received by the international audience. He's one of the lead in a Dance & Martial Arts production, "Dancescape" 2008.     Overseas Performances, Choreographer/Performer   2003: Choreographed for St Margaret's Secondary School for a performance in Brunei , invited by the Sultan of Brunei.   2005 : Choreographed & Performed an ethnic Fusion dance showcase in Bremen , Germany , together with the Singapore .   2005 : Choreographed & Performed a variety of dances in various parts of  Japan together with the Singapore Police Force & The Woman - Police Pipes And Drums. A chance to be part of the World Expo 2005 event in Nagoya .   2006 : Performed at the Wedding of Malaysian Artiste ?Siti Nurhaliza & Datok K at KL Convention Centre with Artiste Seni Budaya.   Local Performances ?Choreographer/Performer   2000  - Chameleon The musical 2001 - Save The Rainforest, Zing theatre. 2001 - Ali Baba & The 40 thieves, Pantomine by the Stage Club. 2003 - 6 Degrees of Separation, Drama by stage club . Actor . 2003 - Notre Dame De Paris, Alliance Frances 2003  - Chingay Parade. and designed the costume for the             "Sailor" themed dance for the SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE. 2004 - Peter Pan Xmas, Pantomime by the Stage Club . 2006 - TV(LA DI DA DI DA) of Local malay artiste, EKA MAIRINA. 2006 - Choreographed for Police Day Parade 2006. 2007 - With the students of Christ Church Secondary in Ballet Under the             Star. 2007 - Rewang Nak tari . Performed with Artiste Seni Budaya. 2008 -Dancescape 2008, ?Dance & Martial Arts Performance.     Xiaoyun - Chinese Contemporary Xiaoyun has been practicing Chinese Dance for 8 years. Strict and Regimental when it comes to teaching. She's an active dancer in Singapore Foochow Association Chinese dance troupe, NUS Chinese dance troupe and Threate Arts Troupe and double up her role as a Assistant Choreographer in Singapore Foochow Association Chinese dance troupe. Recently obtain Highly Commended award for Jazz Gold Bar - ATODI   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Martial Arts Classes & Instructors     Liang Bin - Tan Zi Gong Liang Bin started practicing Tan Zi Gong in Practice Performing Arts School since 1990. Appointed assistant instructor in 1996 and eventually given his own class of students in 2006, with experience teaching kids as young as 4 years old. Active in performing arts since his PPAS years, Liang Bin participated numerous major performances with the school. He later joined People's Association Modern Dance Group in 2003 and performed in Chingay Parade (2004 -08), National Day parade, Soundwaves, as well as Singapore Festival in Shanghai 2007. He also performed with the Theatre Arts Troupe in 2005 and 2007       Kenny - Martial Arts Kenny was a former athlete in National Wushu Competition at the year 2001. He start his wushu training at the age of 8 and later joined Dance Ensemble Singapore performance group. In year 2002 and 2004, Kenny obtains silver in Team and Fist Routine. He's active in both Dance and Martial Arts. Throughout the years, Kenny gained a lot of experience as a coach and choreographer in Dance Ensemble and Foochow Association Wushu team. He's strict and never compromises standards of Training.