Cecilia Yong - "My Dancing Story"

I started dancing ballet when I was 9 years old and still doing it until today. When I turned 15, I was forced into Latin by my parents because they were dancing themselves as well. But soon after that I began falling in love in Latin. That is how I started to have the urge to compete whether it is locally or overseas representing Malaysia. I achieved quite a number of titles in the Latin scene of Malaysia.

When I was 15 years old I started off Partnering Benjamin Lee and competed in my first competition in Singapore in the beginner event and managed to get 4^th placing. However the partnership ended right after that and I found myself a 2^nd Partner; Jonathan Fam. Together with Jonathan we have successfully achieved to be the 2003 International Junior Under 16 Latin Champion, 2003 International Pre Amateur Latin Champion and also Top 3 for Amateur Malaysian Closed Latin Category. Sadly, in 2004 the partnership ended.

Lucky enough I found myself another partner; Adrian Chin and achieved most of my major titles in my dancing line. We turn out to be the Champion for Malaysian Latin Amateur Closed Champion in the year 2004, 2005 and 2007. MDA (Malaysian Dance Association) also sponsored and gave opportunities for us to represent MDA (Malaysia) to countries like Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Philippines and Singapore to compete.

After October 2007, Adrian and I ended the partnership as he have other priorities in life because he was getting married then. I was bumbing around, continuing my ballet and learning other form of dances as I could not find myself a partner. So happen in the year 2008, So You Think You Can Dance season 2 was back. Me and my friend; Billy Yong just made an abrupt decision the night before to go for the audition.

We auditioned and we got through Bootcamp, Top 35 and then Top20. Sadly Billy Yong got eliminated on the first week but I endured on in the competition and won the competition itself.

Though at that moment, my main target was getting up to Top10 only but I am surprised and shocked to even manage to get into Top4. Winning the SYTYCD season 2 was really shocking. But what I know for sure is, I put my mind in it, endure it with full of will and determination to do my best week by week. I learn to not give up and I feel satisfaction because I’m improving my knowledge about dances of other genres.

I have learnt so much through the competition that it changed me, still the same girl but with different perception of life and dance. It not only made me grow in dancing but it had made me grow up as a person myself too.

However, after SYTYCD, I was again bumbing around. Did not do any dancing as I was busy back to University life again. At that point, I could not find myself a partner in Latin and somehow I don’t know why I have lost the urge to dance. It was probably by far the saddest point of life in my dancing career. I lost my soul in dance and wanted to give up totally. Personally I feel, winning the title was easier than maintaining it. I didn’t know how to maintain it that’s probably why everything went upside down. (A feeling that is very hard to explain by words)

One fine day, I woke up having this weird aura in me telling me to chase after what I really wanted. I just stood up and started planning. I called up Billy Yong and asked him whether is he interested in partnering me. He said Yes and we went and find for a dancing school and started training all over again as we both have stopped competitive latin for approximately 1 ½ years. Though we weren’t champions but in a short 3 months of partnership we managed to be Grand Finalist for Malaysia Ranking Latin Championships this year.

Again, things did not work well between us and we ended our partnership in September. And now I got myself a new partner and we both have the same goal in mind to achieve. Though it is a new partnership but this time I can see clearly the path we are linking into and I am very sure that many more achievements would be able to reach in this new partnership.

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Cecilia Yong
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Cecilia Yong - Latin Dancer Virtuoso

Cecilia 
Refines
Muhammad Ali’s  
"Dance like a Butterfly"

By,

The Author

FreedomExpressions©

“Cecilia refines Muhammad Ali’s Dance like a Butterfly Theory because She sways like there is no strings attach, Walks by steps on toes like water, as graceful as swan she flies into expressions” FreedomExpressions©.

People recognize her as Cecilia Yong Ling Shi AKA CC; ride the waves of fame on the Aug 1, 2008 when show host Aishah Sinclair announced her winner of the reality show, So You Think You Can Dance (Season Two). Her Enthusiast Character define by her abilities in regenerating self motivation throughout the reality show was her plus point that outstand others along side. Stress was rumored by the papers during the competition but FreedomExpression© sees her breaking down moments as a display of revival in faith, strength, and courage that rejuvenates self believe to push harder and proof what she's worth till the end is done. A Trade That We FreedomExpression© Sees in Cecilia=Priceless.

Cecilia got herself involve with dancing when she was only 9; Ballet was her starting point to endless grace OF TODAY & TOMMOROW. When we were doing literature reviews of her, it was said by active bloggers on the net that her winnings had been donated charitable to the needs of unfortunates and churches. This is why we seek Cecilia for her generous and social awareness towards humanity. "People who makes a Difference in their Life Inspires" The Author.
Other Cecilia’s Achievements adapted from Facebook with Permission from Cecilia Herself 

·         Champion - M'sia Latin Amateur Close (2004,'05,'07)

·         Champion - M'sia Latin Jr' & Pre-Amateur (2004)

·         Represented Malaysia to compete in Sri Langka, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Singapore &

         Philipines

·         Grand Finalist Malaysia Ranking Latin Amateur Competitions

       Besides dancing, Cecilia is a student majoring in Communication Studies at HELP University College. Cecilia also held position as an Entertainment Director for a 24 Hour Charity Dance Marathon called "Pack the Floor For 24”. Balancing the act of student/dancer life, Cecilia is taking a lot of interest in becoming a part time dance instructor and wishing to only share her dance virtuoso by teaching and inspiring younger talents. As the saying goes, “A Great Person is A Great Teacher” Adapted From Facebook with Permission from Cecilia Herself

   

For further enquiries on Dance Instructor /Performances/Choreographer

Contact Cecilia @ cec.yong@gmail.com

Read Cecilia’s Blog @ http://cc-yong.blogspot.com

CC... Speaks Serious & Not So Serious Dance Stuffs....

1)      How would you describe the current dance scene in Malaysia?

Honestly, i think the current dance scene in Malaysia is growing very slowly. sometimes i personally think it is a waste because there are so many young and talented dancers out there whom feel so lost and somehow stuck in the middle whether to pursue dancing further or not. 

2)      How are you going to change this?

How??!! I would firstly start with myself, to improve and feed myself with more knowledge about dance and get more exposure outside. Through this, the coming generation that is under me would be able to learn and understand more about dance. These indirectly affect the mindset of the coming generation about dancing and hopefully the industry would move up higher at a faster rate than before.

3)      How would you rate your dancing skills?

I would say, I am still a student and will never stop learning and improving myself no matter how good i turn out to be in the future. I believe dance is very subjective and different people have different perception for dance.

For example - I would prefer watching dancer who might not have the best technique but it is how they dance that matters. Their own unique interpretation that would touch me. Dance through their heart that filled with passion and love.  

Cecilia Yong: “I guess everything has already been written and planned... Let it flow as it is...”

4)      What’s the most unusual compliment you’ve ever received about your dancing?
Hahaha... unusual?? I dance Hip Hop with Latin flavor.. I am a Latin Dancer and when i dance hip hop sometimes the usual habit that i do in Latin will somehow come out naturally when I dance other genre... especially hip hop *shy* 

5)      Who would you say is your biggest competitor in Msia?
My biggest competitor?? It would be myself. I always put high expectations on myself when it comes to dancing. I want to see improvement and achievements.. However sometimes i do get lazy and laid back as well, and getting through that mindset is actually more difficult than anything else. *smiling*

6)      What’s the most embarrassing/awkward thing that’s happened to you on stage? 

I remember in November year 2005, I was competing in a Latin Championship in Penang. I was dancing halfway then suddenly my costume buckle just snapped off.. Luckily I am still able to dance while holding on to the costume till the dance was finish and quickly ran out to get it hooked back in place and tada!!~ i'm out on the dance floor again.. 

7)      What are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2010?

Take things one step at a time. Going beyond expectations and live every second of my life to the fullest. 

*another funny resolution is actually to learn how to cook* hehehehe =P

The REAL Cecilia VS

“The Author”

CC-Cecilia Yong

TA-The Author

1. Given One Wish to change Humanity What Would it be? 

CC: I wish for everyone in this world to be able to look at oneself in the mirror and start changing to ourselves to become a better person instead of trying to change others!! Because everything start deep within us; our little heart.. 

*btw, michael jackson is my all time IDOL and i really mean IDOL!!! :D and my ultimate ultimate favourite song is MAN IN THE MIRROR - the lyrics of the song is sooo meaningful - just love them*

2. If tomorrow would be the last day Humanity would ever live what would be the first thing you do?
CC: Simple...To spend that moment of time with my beloved family. ..To share the last joy and laughter with them…As we might not have fate to become family in the next life time.

 Cecilia Yong: Well I'm a very bubbly person... i loveeee to talk!! And of course dance!! And I always like expressing myself in dance coz' I believe my true self comes out while I dance... :D no stress.. hahahahaha!

3. How do you define love in perspective of US as Humans?

CC: Love to me means to have faith under any circumstances at all. It is never about I, ME or YOU but it is always about WE, US and ALL 
TA: Ain't She Awesome!

4. Do you have a message for all the UNINSPIRED OUT THERE? Please do so... 

CC: Definitely everyone would feel drained out and uninspired at many point in life. I felt it too!! My advice would be...Continue being uninspired, explore the uninspired side of you, bump around and feel useless and one day, when the time you wake up from bed, you would realize there are more to life rather than being uninspired... and from then on 

even a simple smile by a stranger would inspire you to live every single moment of your life.. Live every moment as every moment only happen once in your whole lifetime. 

TA: "FREEDOMEXPRESSIONS SEES THE UNSEEN HEAR THE UNHEARD."

5. What is your favorite Color or Colors?
CC: YELLOW!!! :D

TA: Kudos to yellow!!! Warm,Vibrant,Summer Colour Mines Orange!! :P




Cecilia Yong's Video Testimonials 

Cecilia Yong, Dancer..Her Inspirational Video

Martell VSOP "Uprising Personalities Award 2009"


SYTYCD: CC & Hong - Corpse Bride


SYTYCD(Final) Black & CC


SYTYCD-Hong & CC


SYTYCD(Semi final)-AH hong & CC


Billy Yong And Cecelia Yong - Paso Doble Solo on 25.04.09


Charm cheerleading championship 2009 - Cecilia Yong and Billy Yong

Videos Courtesy Of Cecilia Yong Herself.

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Stella Matilda Our First Young Inspiration on Spotlight!

Basic Info                                                                          

Location:

Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Birthday:

September 28, 1987

Detailed Info

Website:

http://www.stellamatilda.com

Stella was born and raised in the little beautiful state of Sabah until she turns 17. After high school and national service, She moved to Kuala Lumpur for further studies.Hence, having her secondary education at S.M All Saints, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah '05, currently balancing her hectic lifestyle to her passion for fashion & modeling with an ongoing pursue for tertiary education at College Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur in the fields of Public Relations.“Nothing really stops this girl, really. “ The Author.

She was scouted by a modeling agency and trained for nearly 3 months. With the knowledge gained, she improves herself and learned new knowledge on every assignment thrown at her. She was crowned Miss Malaysia Earth 2007 as 2nd runner up representing Sabah and gotten the opportunity to be interviewed by FHM Magazine (One of the finest fashion/lifestyle magazine in the world and Malaysia) as the “Chili Padi Incoming Girl” at barely 19 years old. Soon, she did uncountable magazine shots, commercials, films, endorsements, fashion shows and the list goes on.

One thing for sure, She will never stop learning and trying new things in life. As mentioned on her Facebook profile”I enjoy the challenge so much.” http://www.facebook.com/stellamatilda

Recently, She was selected for Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 World Final beauty pageant under the Special Tourism Region for BORNEO (Sabah and Sarawak) in China for nearly a month (August 2009). It was an amazing experience and according to Stella with a supportive comment of “I am proud to carry on this title to promote my beautiful home to the world.” Stella Herself

"Stella's Profile is adapted with verbal permission from Stella herself for FreedomExpressions©"

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STELLA'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

"CALM SEAS DON'T MAKE SKILLFUL SAILORS"STELLA MATILDA

"Believe in Yourself & Follow Your Heart"STELLA MATILDA

"Good Things Comes To Those Who Wait"STELLA MATILDA

"Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is Mystery and Today is a Gift. That's why its called Present."

"Love is such a complex thing. If everyone has the answer to love, then everybody would have a great and solid relationship, which only few of us actually do."STELLA MATILDA

"Life is what happens when you are making other plans"STELLA MATILDA

"You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and everything has meaning."STELLA MATILDA

"Father, Please Forgive them as they do not know what they are doing..."- Jesus said after He was hung up on the cross by the Romans, and The Prince Ben Hur heard Him. When Ben Hur was in prison for something he did not do, he was force with other prisoners to walk across the dessert, and Jesus gave him water. Ben Hur did not know who He was until He was hung to death by the Romans. STELLA MATILDA

"It's not about the things we see or the people we meet, but it's about what we learned from it"- Stella Matilda

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Her Recent News:

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/11/28/central/5184863&sec=central

Saturday November 28, 2009

Pageant winner has plans for future

By FAZLEENA AZIZ

THERE is definitely something sweet about Sino-Kadazan Stella Matilda, 22, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

The young lass, who was crowned 2nd runner-up in the Miss Malaysia Earth 2007 pageant where she represented Sabah, is looking into developing more beautiful talents with her own agency some day.

Cut the stereotype: Matilda feels that the common misconception that those who take part in pageants are dumb should be changed.

She was chosen as Miss Borneo Tourism Queen International 2009, and went on to compete in China for the Miss Tourism Queen International title in August.

The lass has been modelling for about four years and loves to travel and swim during her free time. She has visited Paris, London, Rome and Scotland and hopes to visit more European countries as she finds the culture exotic.

Stella is currently pursuing a diploma in public relations at Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman in Setapak.

“I am looking at opening the agency after my graduation.

“It will be a platform for girls who want to try their hand at events as well as modelling,” she said.

She also talked about the common misconception that models and beauty pageant contestants are dumb.

“It is very degrading and I hope people would change their mindsets,” she said.

What do you like about KL?

I like the entertainment, shopping malls and cinemas. There are a lot of clubs and concert being held here. We do not get many acts coming to perform in Kota Kinabalu.

What do you dislike about KL?

Of course, the traffic. I hope they would improve the transportation system and roads, which is really bad.

What’s your favourite food?

I like Japanese and Italian food.

What do you do to relax?

I like reading a lot. Right now I am reading about the history of Roman empire. I do think more people should adopt this habit as it expands our knowledge.

What’s your favourite place to hang out in KL?

I like Cineleisure Damansara but I love hanging out at Heritage Row too.

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Stella's Personal Message at FreedomExpressions©:

"Live life that makes you happy but do remember those around that care for you"

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