Preview: Being, and Organs by Paul Gong (Taiwan), presented by RAW Moves

With emerging technologies, a bio-printed heart is now close to reality. With these artificial organs gaining increasingly similar structure and compatibility, a new relationship is generated between humans and their bodies. With Being, and Organs, conceptualiser Paul Gong and Movement mentor Ricky Sim, Artistic Director of RAW Moves unite to examine the topic of trans-humanism, bodily integrity and the social-ethical implications of artificial organs. Staying … Continue reading Preview: Being, and Organs by Paul Gong (Taiwan), presented by RAW Moves

Dance Dance Dance: Elevate the Streets 2019 (Preview)

A brand new dance jam aiming to spread awareness of hip-hop and its positive impact on society arrives this September. Titled Elevate the Streets, the one day only event will take place at Golden Mile Tower Carpark Space, and dance showcases to spread the power of dance, after months of work. Since March 2019, the team of seasoned youth breakdancers formed close partnerships with registered Social Service Organizations … Continue reading Dance Dance Dance: Elevate the Streets 2019 (Preview)

Preview: Octoburst! 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In conjunction with Children’s Day, Esplanade’s annual Octoburst! children’s festival returns this October to bring a ray of sunshine to audiences’ lives! Programming a series of over 140 fun free and ticketed performances and hands-on workshops for all the family, Octoburst! aims for children of all ages to participate, play and soak in the moments of joy that the arts can bring. This year, everyone … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Derrière on a G String at Sadler’s Wells (Preview)

LONDON – Subverting some of the best-loved pieces of classical music, Derrière on a G String is a raucous new comedy dance sensation from choreographer Alfred Taylor-Gaunt (from the award-winning The Limit, Vault Festival 2019; Stand and Deliver!, Kings Head Theatre), vocalising life’s first world problems through a hilariously imaginative series of dance and physical theatre sketches. Following an extensive workshop over the last three years, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Derrière on a G String at Sadler’s Wells (Preview)

Dance Dance Dance: World Supremacy Battlegrounds Singapore 2019 by EVOK3 and *SCAPE

As one of Singapore’s biggest street dance competitions, World Supremacy Battlegrounds Singapore enjoyed a sold-out show in its first year, and is back this year for a second round. In support of Singapore’s street dance community and to acknowledge its positive impact on youths, Guest of Honour, Ms Grace Fu, Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, will be present at the event. World Supremacy Battlegrounds … Continue reading Dance Dance Dance: World Supremacy Battlegrounds Singapore 2019 by EVOK3 and *SCAPE

Review: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves

Minute observations made visible only in slow motion. In a brand new international collaboration with Australian/Japanese dance company Murasaki Penguin, RAW Moves continues their 2019/20 theme of Systems, and explores our roles as cogs in the system of society through dance, light and projection to further elevate their art. Choreographed by Anna Kuroda and with sound and visuals by David Kirkpatrick, Subtle Downtempo No explores the effects social … Continue reading Review: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: M1 Open Stage – Programme B (Review)

Four thought-provoking works from female choreographers and dancers.  The M1 Contact Dance Festival’s Open Stage programme remains one of the most exciting parts of the festival each year, gathering international dance talents to perform alongside local ones to showcase a range of the very best contemporary choreographies of today, from the playful to the profound. With Programme B, we caught four very different works from female … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: M1 Open Stage – Programme B (Review)

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Mr Sign by T.H.E Dance Company (Review)

  Absurd, dystopian world where thoughts and language are thrown into disarray.  First performed in 2013, the 2019 M1 Contact Festival brings back Kim Jae Duk’s first full-length production for T.H.E Dance Company, the endlessly fascinating Mr Sign for a single public performance. Composed and choreographed by Kim, Mr Sign is set in an absurd, dystopian-like society, as members of T.H.E (Anthea Seah, Brandon Khoo, Lynette Lim, Ng Zu You, … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Mr Sign by T.H.E Dance Company (Review)

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Off Stage (Review)

Strong potential evident in each of these works-in-progress Created as a platform to showcase new works-in-progress from local and regional dance artists, the M1 Contact Dance Festival 2019’s Off Stage presented four draft pieces at T.H.E Dance Company’s studio at Goodman Arts Centre. Inviting both members of the public and local/international dancers and choreographers, Off Stage not only gave audience members a chance to preview … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Off Stage (Review)

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Dance at Dusk by T.H.E Second Company (Review)

Highlighting communication breakdowns in the light of the setting sun. Returning to the M1 Contact Festival once again since its inception in 2017, Dance at Dusk remains one of the festival’s most important, accessible free programmes reaching out not only to curious families, but also, to the differently abled, who may not be able to appreciate dance in the same way the able do. Working together with … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Dance at Dusk by T.H.E Second Company (Review)