Review: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Three works that showcase why Paris Opera Ballet remains one of the best ballet companies in the world. While most audiences tend to associate ballet with classical works, the best ballet companies of today have slowly but surely made the move towards a mix of both the contemporary and the classical. And for a company as renowned and respected as the Paris Opera Ballet, they’ve become … Continue reading Review: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

With its history of over 300 years, the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet is often considered the birthplace of classical dance. Even today, the company continues to pursue excellence as it performs repertory work and creation of new choreographies. While it’s rare for the company to travel to Asia, this June, Singaporeans will get a chance to see the company in action as they tour to … Continue reading Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Pesta Raya 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts is back this June to once again highlight the varied arts and culture from across the wide expanse of the the nusantara (Malay Archipelago). Held together by the same rooted beliefs and culture, this year’s festival celebrates that diversity and richness from across its heritage, history and people. Once again coinciding with the celebration of Hari … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

SIFA 2019: Crowd by Gisèle Vienne (Review)

The lines of desire are powerfully drawn over one crazy night at the rave.  While often considered a liminal space of chaos and pure freedom of expression, French choreographer Gisèle Vienne has managed to temper that manic energy and craft a scintillating, multi-layered dance work with Crowd, as we watch the lives of 14 dancers unfold over one night at a rave. Crowd dedicates itself entirely to the … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Crowd by Gisèle Vienne (Review)

SIFA 2019: Körper by Sasha Waltz & Hans Peter Kuhn (Review)

The discomfort of being in our own skin translates to the discomfort of being alive.   Often considered one of her signature works, Sasha Waltz’s Körper has remained incredibly iconic and relevant even 19 years on. While bodies are always a key part of any dance performance, rarely has a production chosen to so boldly examine the body itself in full visceral detail, tearing it down to … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Körper by Sasha Waltz & Hans Peter Kuhn (Review)

Review: Complexnya by Dance In Situ x P7:1SMA

Using the labyrinthine world of Hong Lim Complex to tease out issues of conflict and change. Much like their name suggests, contemporary dance company Dance In Situ is best known for their productions taking place in unexpected locations, eschewing the traditional stage to perform in everyday, neighbourhood spaces ranging from Bedok Maze, to Ang Mo Kio 3G Centre, to Chinatown MRT Station. This time around, … Continue reading Review: Complexnya by Dance In Situ x P7:1SMA

Review: Ghost Call by RAW Moves

A call to reduce the distance technology has created. In the age of Tinder, WhatsApp, and other social media applications, the need to ever meet someone else in person for the sake of conversation has rapidly decreased. But is there still value in that face to face interaction that we’ve forgotten? That’s the crux of contemporary dance company RAW Moves’ latest production, as Ghost Call explores … Continue reading Review: Ghost Call by RAW Moves

Review: SIDES 2019 by Frontier Danceland

A double bill of work to mark Frontier Danceland’s latest mid-year production. Once again presenting their annual mid-year production, Frontier Danceland’s latest edition of SIDES features a double bill of work, choreographed by renowned choreographers Edouard Hue and Shahar Binyamini for the company’s artists. SIDES began with Edouard Hue’s Into Outside, previously performed for the Ecole de Danse Contemporaine of Montreal in 2018. Exploring the concept of wanting … Continue reading Review: SIDES 2019 by Frontier Danceland

Preview: Ghost Call by RAW Moves

A call with no one on the other line.  An accidental call you didn’t mean to make.  Wrongly addressed letters.  With the conclusion of their 2018/19 season themed around ‘Competition’, contemporary dance company RAW Moves breaks new ground for their 2019/20 season with a full year of artistic enquiry into the theme of ‘System’. For their latest production, they’ve teamed up with playwright Nabilah Said … Continue reading Preview: Ghost Call by RAW Moves

Preview: Cloud Gate 45th Anniversary Gala Programme – Lin Hwai-min – A Retrospective

This weekend, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre returns to the Esplanade Theatre for a retrospective on decorated company founder Lin Hwai-min’s impressive body of work over the years. Often considered poetic, powerful and replete with philosophical beauty, Lin’s choreography has, over the years, cemented itself as a permanent part of the international dance community’s collective consciousness, a living legend and one of the very best among … Continue reading Preview: Cloud Gate 45th Anniversary Gala Programme – Lin Hwai-min – A Retrospective