Dancers are ordinary person who dance; a Buddhist, an ordinary folk who learns The Way.

The motivation that drives a dancer comes from the desire to perfect his craft; a Buddhist, his desire to cultivate his soul.

However, the journey through life would have been narcissistic if one only seeks individual success.

Because a whole is a sum of its component; hence a crew is a sum of its members.

Each component, unique by their nature and endeavors, complements the teleological system that gives the whole a concrete meaning, akin to each member, individually in their respective life is a whole, yet simultaneously a part of an identity.

Then what identity so encompassing that could bind young people in willing ropes collectively in struggles?

It is none other than the innate belief that every Self contains the seed of enlightenment that enables them to achieve the state of Buddhahood. It's like a lotus flower growing in hostile swamps - the magnificent bloom in later days, despite the seemingly overwhelming odds, signifies a spiritual victory in an unpromising land, appearing bleak and languid.

Life too, in midst of all struggling, has the potential to mimic the bloom of the lotus flower, for the Self has infinite reserve of strength to overcome any adversity, maliciously waiting to decimate the human spirit.

Nichiren Daishonin, Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law states in his Gosho:

“Even a tarnished mirror will shine like a jewel if it is polished. A mind which presently is clouded by illusions originating from the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but once it is polished, it will become clear, reflecting the enlightenment of immutable truth.

How should you polish it?

Only by chanting Nan-myoho-renge-kyo .”

“…Culture and art are the roses that bloom on the stem. The flower is yourself, your humanity. Art is the liberation of the humanity inside yourself.”
- Daisaku Ikeda

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Formally, we're also known as Human Revolution Crew (H.R. Crew)

42 Youths, Many in Body, One in Mind

Our crew was officialised as part of Singapore Soka Association's (SSA)
Arts and Culture Group, under it's movement wing on 18 November 2008

- Patience yo! We're gathering our medias to share more with you! -

Meanwhile, here's what we have (of course, it's dopper to watch us in 'high definition' aite!):

Make some noise!!

Soka Youth Dance Crew Recruitment
Frequently Asked Questions

When is the recruitment?
During SSA Arts and Culture Group Open House

Date?
19th April 2009, Sunday

Time?
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Various Arts and Culture Group Showcase in Ikeda Culture Auditorium (ICA) main stage
3:00pm onwards: Recruitment/Registration (at booth area)

Where?
SSA Headquarters

What is SYD'Crew's timeslot for the showcase?
We don't know our exact timeslot yet. Be there to catch and support all our Arts and Culture Groups! We're sure you'll be entertained by all our Arts and Culture Group Family!

When are the crew (juniors) practices?

Every Friday, 7:30pm to 10:00pm at TSC.

Is there a criteria to register/sign up to join the group?

Yes, we do. Our criteria as follows:
- Must be a SSA member practicing faith.

- YWD: Full-time Students Age 14 to 25 | YMD: Age 14 to 25

What if I don't meet the above mentioned criteria?
Approach us to talk about it during the Open House.

If I register/sign up on the recruitment day, does that mean that I'm in the crew already?
Not yet. All interested members who sign up on the recruitment day are required to go through an audition.

Why do you need an audition? Can't you take in everybody?
As much as we would love to take in everybody, our space constrain (space to dance) and manpower (to really take great care of all our crew mates) do not allow us to do so. That's why the audition.

That means people who've got dance background stand a higher chance? But I've got no dance background.

We look out for people with potential. You do not need to have dance background to have potential. Just be yourself. We will know when we see one. ;)

Is the audition on the same day (as the recruitment day)?
Nope. The audition will be held on another day. So as to allow us to better plan and manage the audition after receiving all the registrations/sign ups.

When is the audition day then?
All interested members are require to come down to register/sign up during the Open House (recruitment day) itself and pick their audition day (on a first come first serve basis).

I am really interested in joining SYD'Crew but I can't make it down for the Open House. Does that mean that I cannot make it for the audition?
As much as possible, do make it down to the Open House (recruitment day) to register/sign up with us. Priority will be given to those who register/sign up with us during the Open House (as in a first come first serve basis). If for any reason that you will not be able to make it down for the Open House to register/sign up with us, maybe you would like to drop us an email at soka.youth.dance.crew@gmail.com to inform us. Then again, we'll only put your name in after all the registrations/sign ups after the recruitment.

What will happen during the audition?
There will be 2 parts to the audition – Dance Audition and Faith Interview.
For the Dance Audition, we will teach you 4 sets of eights of dance steps during the practice session. After which, you'll have to perform (in groups of 5, random order) what you've learnt during the audition proper.
For the Faith Interview, we will just have a short dialogue with you. The purpose is to get to know you better!

When will we know the audition results?
On 10th May 2009, Sunday. Check out SYD'Crew's blog at sydcrew.blogspot.com.
You should receive a call from us to attend the first junior practice if you manage to get in.