★★★☆☆ Review: liTHE 2021 by T.H.E Second Company

New works explore the idea of carrying on and finding meaning. Now in its 10th edition, liTHE has been a mainstay of T.H.E Second Company’s programme for a long time now, showcasing the efforts of young, semi-professional dance artists. In the latest edition, four choreographers have crafted three brand new works for the dancers after a 2 year incubation period, inspired in part of the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: liTHE 2021 by T.H.E Second Company

Preview: Masterpiece in Motion 2021 by Singapore Dance Theatre

The Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) is back this September to celebrate its 33rd Anniversary Season as the premier professional dance company in Singapore. Returning to the Esplanade Theatre for a weekend, get ready for the 33rd Anniversary Season performance of their annual Masterpiece in Motion performance, with three of their most celebrated works. Revel in the company’s artistic eminence this season as it brings to … Continue reading Preview: Masterpiece in Motion 2021 by Singapore Dance Theatre

Preview: da:ns festival 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

In the middle of the pandemic, it’s all too easy to come to a complete standstill. But for dancers – movement is eternal, and the one thing that will keep them going, as exemplified and celebrated each year at the Esplanade’s da:ns festival. This year, the 16th edition of the festival will take place from 8th to 17th October, and in line with the way … Continue reading Preview: da:ns festival 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

Preview: Locked! by Decadance Co

After catching them in 2020 with their work No Corners, we’re excited to see Decadance Co returning to the stage this September, with their brand new production Locked! at the Goodman Arts Centre Black Box. Featuring dancers from Decadance Co and their young company decak!ds, Locked! dives the narratives of the pandemic lockdown. The production draws stories from their cast of dancers to reflect the … Continue reading Preview: Locked! by Decadance Co

Preview: liTHE 2021 by T.H.E Second Company

This September, T.H.E Second Company celebrates a milestone event, with the 10th anniversary of their annual liTHE programme at the Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) Black Box. As the semi-professional arm of T.H.E Dance Company, liTHE showcases the growth of these Second Company members as dance artists, and signifies T.H.E’s commitment to nurturing the development of these semi-professional dancers. Since 2017, liTHE has become an incubation … Continue reading Preview: liTHE 2021 by T.H.E Second Company

Review: Night Walker by RuanatWorkz

The key to survival has always been adaptability, a skill that applies even to the arts. And especially in the midst of a pandemic, it is all one can do to adapt, innovate and transform, for the sake of survival, something RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts (R.A.W.) embodies in both its goals and execution of their art. Founded by ruan player and composer Neil Chua, RuanAtWorkz was … Continue reading Review: Night Walker by RuanatWorkz

Review: InterBeing by T.H.E Dance Company

Finding new ways of interaction and performance in a post-COVID world. While some may bemoan the new normal, others have found ways to adapt to the new rules and use it as a way to reimagine the way we interact with others. In InterBeing, T.H.E Dance Company meditates on these new means of co-existence, with a double bill of new works by choreographers Jos Baker … Continue reading Review: InterBeing by T.H.E Dance Company

Review: Chinese Dance Fiesta 2021《一起舞 FUN 天》

Digital performance showcases the beauty and diversity of Chinese dance. When live performances were still severely limited back in June, the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre’s (SCDT) annual Chinese Dance Fiesta, like many other events, were forced to change tact, and shift the performance online. The change in medium however, has not compromised on the quality of the performance, using clever camera angles to capture and … Continue reading Review: Chinese Dance Fiesta 2021《一起舞 FUN 天》

Review: M1 Open Stage 2021

Four works shine a spotlight on Southeast Asian contemporary dance. The M1 CONTACT – Contemporary Dance Festival has always been a champion for Asian contemporary dance artists, particularly with their annual M1 Open Stage programme. As always, this year’s edition curates a selection of new work from over 150 applicants, and this time, distils it into a final performance of four choreographies, each one focusing … Continue reading Review: M1 Open Stage 2021

★★★☆☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2021 – Elemental Beings by Frontier Danceland

Rebuilding the world as a community in this intimate, introspective work. In the midst of a pandemic, it can be all too easy to hit the panic button and think only for ourselves. We’ve seen that happen in the mass panic buying that takes place at supermarkets – it’s often a case of every man for himself, and survival of the fittest. Frontier Danceland however, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2021 – Elemental Beings by Frontier Danceland