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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RAW Moves and Murasaki Penguin’s Subtle Downtempo No: An Interview with the Team
RAW Moves is back this July with a brand new production. Playing as part of their 2019-20 season of Systems, get ready for Subtle Downtempo No, a brand new production created together […]
M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: DiverCity (Review)
Three works that prove Singapore’s dance scene is ever bold and ever dynamic. Playing as part of the 2019 M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival, DiverCity acts as one of the […]
Review: Fatih – The Prince and the Drum by NADI Singapura (Pesta Raya 2019)
An epic, joyous production elevating the art of drumming to new heights. There are some productions that can only be described as nothing more than pure joy to watch. Fatih […]
Review: The Seen and Unseen (Sekala Niskala) by Kamila Andini (Pesta Raya 2019)
Clear direction and precise choreography make this highly spiritual work a success. Transitioning from one medium to another can be a daunting task, with the biggest question being “what does […]
Preview: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves
Ever found a shirt that wouldn’t fit properly? Or made to feel like an outlier because you didn’t fit into the system? Coming to you this July as part of […]
Preview: Fatih – The Prince and the Drum by NADI Singapura (Pesta Raya 2019)
As the annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts returns this weekend, expect the Esplanade to come awash in a flurry of activity as the space is enlivened […]
Preview: The Seen & Unseen by Kamila Andini (Pesta Raya 2019)
This weekend, the Esplanade’s annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts returns to present a finely curated selection of performing arts from the Malay Archipelago, ranging from well-known […]
Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2019 by Frontier Danceland
Originally conceived as a platform for company artists to explore their own choreography, Frontier Danceland Dancers’ Locker has now become a mainstay of their annual performance calendar. Showcasing emerging choreographers as they develop […]
An Interview with Paris Opera Ballet Étoiles Léonore Baulac and Germain Louvet
Last weekend, the world famous, 300-year strong Paris Opera Ballet arrived at the Esplanade to perform some of the greatest contemporary hits in their repertoire. Performing William Forsythe’s Blake Works […]
Review: INALA – A Zulu Ballet, produced by Sisters Grimm
Uniting the traditional and contemporary to create a timeless work exuding joy and good vibes. Rarely has ballet been an art form associated with South Africa, much less combined with […]
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 […]
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 […]
