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★★★☆☆ Review: Dance with Me by Frontier Danceland

Friendship secured by dancing through life, regardless of age. There’s never an age limit to dance, but certainly, what one can do with one body changes immensely as one ages. But as Frontier Danceland founder Low Mei Yoke and her friends prove, all it takes is a little compromise and continued effort to keep dancing, and through that process, hold on to steadfast friendships, in … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Dance with Me by Frontier Danceland

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Huayi 2025: An Interview with Low Mei Yoke on dancing for life, and an invitation to ‘Dance with Me’

For Low Mei Yoke, dance has always been more than just movement—it’s a lifelong pursuit that has also been the glue keeping her closest friendships strong throughout the years. Now, with her latest show, Dance With Me, she’s inviting audiences into a deeply personal and heartfelt reunion, and to watch the power of friendship on display through dance and movement. Playing as part of the … Continue reading Huayi 2025: An Interview with Low Mei Yoke on dancing for life, and an invitation to ‘Dance with Me’

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Review: MILIEU 2023 by Frontier Danceland

Swansong for Frontier Danceland takes a critical look at its history, and ends on a note of joy. As the artistic director and co-founder of Frontier Danceland, Low Mei Yoke has seen the contemporary dance company through every single one of its ups and downs for over 30 years now. From its humble beginnings as a group of hobbyist dancers to becoming one of Singapore’s … Continue reading Review: MILIEU 2023 by Frontier Danceland

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Preview: MILIEU 2023 by Frontier Danceland

MILIEU, the annual flagship production by Frontier Danceland returns this year with a swansong edition that features artistic director, Low Mei Yoke (Singapore) and guest choreographers, Ong Yong Lock (Hong Kong / Malaysia), Loke Soh Kim (Malaysia) and Chiew Peishan (Singapore). Co-founder of Frontier Danceland and 2018 Cultural Medallion Award recipient, Low takes centre stage in the full-length creation, a . part. Through the unique … Continue reading Preview: MILIEU 2023 by Frontier Danceland

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★★★★☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

New edition of Dancers’ Locker explores nature, culture, and features innovative use of space. In the wake of the pandemic, local dance company Frontier Danceland has come through with a slew of new skillsets, from performing onscreen to further developing their technique and poise. Now, returning to fully-live performances, they’ve taken their experiences from the pandemic and transmuted it into new works for Dancers’ Locker … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

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Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

Dancers’ Locker, an annual programme by Frontier Danceland that spotlights its company artists returns with a triple bill live performance that will take place from 7 to 9 July 2022, at Goodman Arts Centre Amphitheatre and Frontier Danceland Studio. Dancers’ Locker 2022 features company artists, Sammantha Yue (Singapore), Mark Robles (Philippines) and Chia Poh Hian (Singapore) at the helm of distinctive choreographic explorations. The spirit … Continue reading Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

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★★★★☆ Review: MILIEU 2021 by Frontier Danceland

Only time will tell. Over the course of the pandemic, the concept of time has become a blur, where one can’t quite tell 2020 from 2021. For Frontier Danceland, their annual production MILIEU presented two recreations of past works, transforming them and adapting them, as they intersect on the theme of how one’s past feelings and memories have an effect on our perception of time, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: MILIEU 2021 by Frontier Danceland

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Preview: Seeing ______ Through the Eyes of Impermanence by T.H.E Dance Company

In their final year-end production of 2021, The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company examines ideas of change by asking a critical question about these extraordinary times: how do we embrace impermanence with bravery and compassion? Seeing ______Through The Eyes of Impermanence surfaces hidden stories and perspectives in our struggle with change, and brings together acclaimed choreographer Albert Tiong and up-and-coming choreographer Anthea Seah in this … Continue reading Preview: Seeing ______ Through the Eyes of Impermanence by T.H.E Dance Company

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Preview: MILIEU 2021 by Frontier Danceland

Frontier Danceland’s annual MILIEU year-end production returns with a live double bill performance this November, with two works choreographed by Frontier Danceland Artistic Director, Low Mei Yoke and Assistant Artistic Director, Chiew Peishan. With the ongoing pandemic, both works converge on a common theme – time, and how one’s past feelings and memories have an effect on our perception of time, making it such a … Continue reading Preview: MILIEU 2021 by Frontier Danceland

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Review: LEAP 2021 by Frontier Danceland

Youth dancers take on Frontier Danceland dancers’ new choreographies. In the 11th edition of LEAP, the latest batch of the M1-Frontier Danceland PULSE Programme graduates made their mark with five works that showed off the results of their training. Taking inspiration from the movement of birds, the performance opened strong with Mark Robles’ AviuMotus, seeing the dancers dressed in traditional, cultural garb. One could practically … Continue reading Review: LEAP 2021 by Frontier Danceland

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