.: 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 associations. 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

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

 

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)

 

Awards

Wushu/Martial Arts ¡¤??? 2001 Men single Northern Fist (Nan Quan) Silver ¡¤??? 2001 Men single Northern Staff (Nan Gun) Bronze ¡¤??? 2001 Men team routine Silver ¡¤??? 2002 Men single Northern Fist (Nan Quan) Gold ¡¤??? 2002 Men single Northern Staff (Nan Gun) Gold ¡¤??? 2002 Sparring Event Silver ¡¤??? 2004 Men single Northern Staff (Nan Gun) Bronze ¡¤??? 2004 Men team weapon routine Silver ¡¤??? 2006 Men single Northern Staff (Nan Gun) Silver Acts, Dance, Music & Drama ¡¤???????? 2007 Most Creative Costume design for the play in graduation ceremony performing show of ¡° Very Actor Class¡± by Jteam Production and Ocean Butterfly Music School.?
¡¤???????? 2008 Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Jazz Gold Bar - Honours Plus Holder

?Experience


Wushu/Martial Arts

  • Wushu instructor in Dance Ensemble Singapore, Singapore Foochow Association, Chai Chee CC 2006, SAF 2004-2005. Manager of wushu team from Dance Ensemble Singapore and Singapore Foochow Association in International Wushu Competition every year from 2001-2008.
  • Director of Jin Wucademy Pte Ltd 2009~

Dance Arts

  • Dance Choreographer and Artist of Performance Group in Dance Ensemble Singapore 2000-2007 Dancer of Dance Company Nanyang Polytechnic 2000-2007 Artistic Choreographer of Singapore Foochow Association Chinese dance Troupe 2004~ Artistic Director of Rhythm ¡®N¡¯ Moves Arts Studio 2007~
  • Manpower Manager, Service Consultant and Trainer of Dance Atelier Pte Ltd 2007-2009

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 "Yuan Suai" 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, Choreographer for President Star's Charity 2009

 

 

Veron  - Jazz & Ballet

 

Artistic Manager

 

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¡±;

¡¤????????? 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

¡¤????????? Dancescape 2008 with Singapore Foochow Assoication

At 14 years of age, Veron has stepped onto another level in the dance field, teaching. Veron started her teaching career since 2002, 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 Hip & Modern

 

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’s 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

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) -

    Theory Course Level 1.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    National University of Singapore - Bachelor Degree in Computing     (Information Technology ?Technology Focus).

   

AWARDS

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    Outstanding Alumni Contribution Award 2007-2008. ?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    Jitterbugs Swingapore Developing Artiste Programme Scholarship     2005-2006. ?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    Certificate of Cultural Excellence for NUS KEVII Hall Dance, Hall Play    Dance and Float Dance 2004. ?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    Long Service Award with Merit for NUS KEVII Hall Xinyao Group 2004. ?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    Most Promising Young Actor Award National Chinese Drama

    Festival 1997.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">    SYF GOLD HONOURS for Catholic High School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent Performance

 

2008-2009 Marina Bay Singapore Countdown - Choreographer and Dancer.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Choreographer and dancer for Hady Mirza.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Choreographer and dancer for Tay Ping Hui.

 

2007-2009 Gateway Entertainment

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Dancer for ‘Magic Box?at Chingay Parade 2009.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Dancer and ensemble cast for Magic Show ‘Magic Box?at The Esplanade.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Dancer and assistant for ‘Magic of Lawrence and Priscilla?at ‘Nomura Investment Forum 07? Japan .

 

2008 Thye Hua Kwan Charity Show

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Dancer for Taiwanese singer Nicholas Zhang Dong Liang.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Dancer for Mediacorp Artiste Fann Wong.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Dancer for Taiwanese Actor Qing Xiang Lin.

 

2007-2009 Theatre Arts Troupe

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Trained under Ding Hong, Zhou Lei and Bai Ying Wen.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Performed for Dances of the Orient 2006 and 2007.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Performed in Korea at the Arts Festival at Gyeongju World Cultural Expo 2007.

 

Jitterbugs Singapore - DAP scholar (2005-2006) & UM Member (2006-2009)

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          year dance scholarship ‘Developing Artiste Program?

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Jazz company ‘Urban-Mix?member.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Performed for High School Musical 2 DVD launch.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Singapore River Festival ‘Legenda Singapura??Dancer and ensemble cast.

 

NUS Chinese Dance - Guest dancer (2006-2008) & Choreographer (2007-2009)

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Performed for NUS CFA Dance Reflections 2006, 2007 and 2008.

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          Danced and Choreographed for NUS Arts Festival 2007, 2008 and 2009.

 

Y.e.s. 93.3 fm - Dancer (2006)

?span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal">          6th Global Chinese Music Awards ?Dancer for singer ‘Guo 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’s 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 –MTV(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. She's one of the lead in a Dance & Martial Arts production, "Dancescape" 2008.

 

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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.


 


 

 

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