With space to move, creativity will soar

Some say it is not academic achievements that make you a whole person, but activities outside the classroom.

For me, dancing is an important part of my life.

Last Wednesday, I couldn't wait to pack up my schoolwork and join the Crazy Party, an annual dance competition for freshmen organised by the Baptist University Dance Association.

I had taken part in this event before: the first time as a wide-eyed novice; the second, a choreographer; and this year, a guest performer.

All seven participating teams were competent hip-hop dancers and it was hard to believe that some of them didn't even know how to move properly four months ago.

Hip-hop taught me that creativity blossoms in a free and open environment.