Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet

World renowned, Olivier-Award winning German ballet company the Stuttgart Ballet returns to the Esplanade this October with their beloved adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Considered one of most definitive classical dance versions of the play, prepare yourselves for an unforgettable burst of inspired choreography in John Cranko’s iconic treatment of Romeo and Juliet. Following the tale of two teenaged, star-crossed lovers, this version of Romeo and Juliet first … Continue reading Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet

Review: Walk Slowly 慢慢走 by RAW Moves

In our hectic lives, when was the last time you took a moment to really step back to see just where you are? First showcased as a work in progress at RAW Moves’ RAWGround earlier this year, Walk Slowly has since been developed into a full scale piece. As the culmination to RAW Moves’ 2017 Season, the theme of ‘Clutter’ was brought to a close in this work’s … Continue reading Review: Walk Slowly 慢慢走 by RAW Moves

Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC

When one thinks of Flamenco, the image that comes to mind is undoubtedly that of the female Flamenco dancer, stamping her heels into the floor with rapid movements as she sweeps across the floor in a bright, ruffled dress. But today, we learnt that the art of Flamenco consists of much more than just that, and there’s plenty about it to be completely bowled over by. … Continue reading Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC

Preview: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 By Admission Nation LLC

This October, the Esplanade has a real treat for flamenco fans in Singapore. Enter The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017, featuring two spectacular flamenco shows featuring only the best talents from the sexy, dazzling world of flamenco – including ‘Golden Couple’ soloist/choreographer Sonia Olla and singer Ismael Fernandez, both of whom have even worked with legendary pop star Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour (which came … Continue reading Preview: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 By Admission Nation LLC

Film Review: Our Last Tango dir. German Kral

German Kral’s Our Last Tango is the kind of film that pushes the documentary form towards new heights, imbuing his film was drama and artistry in the pursuit of a familiar story that many viewers will probably relate to. Our Last Tango charts the lives of Argentina’s foremost tango couple – Maria Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes. Over the course of fifty years, the couple … Continue reading Film Review: Our Last Tango dir. German Kral

Preview: Got To Move 2017 by National Arts Council

Do you ever get that feeling inside your bones to just get up and move? The National Arts Council is bringing back the Got To Move nationwide dance movement for the third time this October, and whether you’re a prima ballerina or think you have two left feet, there’s more than enough activities and programmes to cater to each and every level of dancer! Got … Continue reading Preview: Got To Move 2017 by National Arts Council

Meeting the Cast of West Side Story!

West Side Story opened last night to resounding applause, and we can’t wait to catch it tonight! We’ll of course be letting you guys know what we thought of it in our review (stay tuned for that), but before the big night, we got a chance to meet the cast and catch a preview of some snippets of tonight’s gala performance at a media call … Continue reading Meeting the Cast of West Side Story!

Preview: 慢慢走 – Walk Slowly by RAW Moves

What is our everyday? This is the overarching question posed in the second iteration of interdisciplinary collaborators Ebelle Chong, Neo Hong Chin and Pat Toh’s 慢慢走 – Walk Slowly. As part of RAW Moves’ Run Another Way programme, Walk Slowly is an experiment in movement that reflects upon the rhythms and motions of everyday life. Walk Slowly takes advantage of the accessibility of the domestic, creating whole swaths of expression by … Continue reading Preview: 慢慢走 – Walk Slowly by RAW Moves

SIFA 2017: And So You See… Our Honourable Blue Sky And Ever Enduring Sun… Can Only Be Consumed Slice By Slice… By Robyn Orlin (Review)

South African choreographer Robyn Orlin is known in her home country as ‘a permanent irritation’. The incredibly inventive Johannesburg-born artist has constantly pushed boundaries and bent genres in her multimedia dance work, often favourably compared to the idea of ‘photo collages’, or colourful visual masterpieces that carefully and certainly uniquely address some of the most difficult and complex issues that surround her country’s history and … Continue reading SIFA 2017: And So You See… Our Honourable Blue Sky And Ever Enduring Sun… Can Only Be Consumed Slice By Slice… By Robyn Orlin (Review)

SIFA 2017: And So You See… Our Honourable Blue Sky And Ever Enduring Sun… Can Only Be Consumed Slice By Slice… By Robyn Orlin (Preview)

When one thinks of SIFA, one undoubtedly thinks of weird, experimental works that push the very definition of what makes art itself, and continually expand the medium to reach all new heights. This year, South African choreographer Robyn Orlin looks set to deliver that work with And So You See… Our Honourable Blue Sky And Ever Enduring Sun… Can Only Be Consumed Slice By Slice… (henceforth … Continue reading SIFA 2017: And So You See… Our Honourable Blue Sky And Ever Enduring Sun… Can Only Be Consumed Slice By Slice… By Robyn Orlin (Preview)