Esplanade Presents: da:ns

26/07/2024

You are invited to investigate and practice the creation of alter-selves with artist Joshua Serafin, who will also share how these creations can be used as a choreographic tool in movement and design. The workshop is geared toward professional dancers and actors, as well as full-time students in dance and theatre.

Places are limited. Pre-registration is required to be considered for the workshop.
Find out more: www.esplanade.com/dans

25/07/2024

Led by Semimaru, a founding member of Sankai Juku, this workshop focuses on elements that underpin the dance company’s movement vocabulary, such as relaxation, tension, breathing, rhythm and more.

Professional dancers, students and educators are welcome to join. Tickets on sale now.

www.esplanade.com/dans

24/07/2024

We are absolutely thrilled that acclaimed butoh company Sankai Juku will be back with TOTEM - Void and Height for da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN). In this edition of CAN, we are also presenting two thought-provoking works - Magic Maids by Eisa Jocson & Venuri Perera and PEARLS by Joshua Serafin. As always, early birds get more savings! Till 31 Jul 2024.

www.esplanade.com/dans

22/07/2024

Carrying on the legacy of the company’s acclaimed founder and choreographer Ushio Amagatsu, Sankai Juku presents his last choreographic work. TOTEM bears all the hallmarks of an Amagatsu work: minimalist yet elegant; a stunning visual spectacle created by the performers’ spellbinding physicality.

The international premiere of this work is presented as part of da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN), a weekend that spotlights contemporary dance works by Asian artists focusing on distinct voices and creative impulses from the region.

www.esplanade.com/dans

18/07/2024

Announcing the 2024 programmes for da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN)! A gathering of distinct voices and creative impulses from Asia, this second edition presents new dance productions which engage deeply with the embodiment of ritual, resistance and metamorphosis.

Acclaimed butoh company Sankai Juku returns to Singapore with TOTEM - Void and Height, the final, spellbinding work of late choreographer and pioneer Ushio Amagatsu.

Using the broomstick as a metaphor, Magic Maids by Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera unsettles oppressive power structures through an embodied inquiry into the entanglements between witch hunts and female labour.

Multi-disciplinary artist Joshua Serafin draws from the spiritual, pre-colonial roots of The Philippines in PEARLS, a dance production that transforms traumatic histories into future-forward possibilities.
Look forward to these three stellar performances happening from 4 – 6 Oct, save your spot now at www.esplanade.com/dans

10/07/2024

Woman or goddess? Beloved or scrutinised? This bold new work by Mythili Prakash explores how women and goddesses are treated by society, featured an all-female music ensemble. Happening on 10 & 11 Aug at Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade.

Get your tickets from
https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/raga/shes-auspicious

09/07/2024

Did you know that 'Air' (pronounced 'ah-EAR') means 'water' in Malay? Join playwright, Zulfadli Rashid, co-directors Adib Kosnan & Kok Heng Leun, and researcher, Ilya Katrinnada from the Drama Box team as they share about their personal encounters with members of the Orang Seletar and the challenges and rewards of telling their stories through Air.

Air opens this week (12-14 Jul) at Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
Get your tickets now: https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/the-studios/events/air

01/07/2024

Celebrate Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre 新加坡华族舞蹈剧场's 10th anniversary with A Symphony of Life. The production explores a garden city that embraces a rich tapestry of cultures.

Esplanade&Me Early Bird Savings ends 4 July—get your tickets now!

A Symphony of Life illustrates a garden city embracing a rich tapestry of cultures, celebrating the beauty of collective strength.

28/06/2024

Chorales premieres this weekend at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade as part of Elusive — a double bill by T.H.E Dance Company.

https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/collaborations/contact-contemporary-dance-festival/2024/elusive--a-double-bill-by-the-dance-company

Cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival

28/06/2024

𝘔𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘉𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘊𝘏𝘌 — 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 premieres this weekend at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade as part of Elusive — a double bill by T.H.E Dance Company.

https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/collaborations/contact-contemporary-dance-festival/2024/elusive--a-double-bill-by-the-dance-company

Cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival

05/06/2024

CONT·ACT 2024 opens tomorrow!

https://www.the-dancecompany.com/8-contact-2024

28/05/2024

As part of Esplanade’s Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency programme, selection panelist Guy Cools is visiting Singapore from 24 May to 5 June 2024. Guy Cools is a Belgian dance dramaturg, who has also worked as a dance critic and dance curator. During his visit to Singapore, he will be joining a roundtable conversation and conducting a masterclass, both programmes will be organized by Centre 42 and are now open for registration. Guy Cools’ presence in Singapore is co-hosted by Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and Centre 42.

23/05/2024

As part of the Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency 2024 supported by National Arts Council Singapore, the residents of this programme will be sharing more about their research projects through open access programmes. On 24 May, two of our residents will be presenting aspects of their research anchored in dance and movement:

In Flowers, Jared Jonathan Luna tapped members of Singapore’s ballroom and voguing community to explore place making practices both in virtual and physical contexts, as part of his larger research on how social media has shaped dance practice.

Nanako Nakajima's work aims to empower excluded dancers’ bodies, promoting a dance dramaturgy that introduces alternative aesthetics. In this session, Nanako will share about her writing project which she developed during her residency, centered on the dance dramaturgy of ageing.

Free with registration, more about the programmes here: https://bit.ly/3UXFOSf

19/04/2024

A dancer, a stranger, and a moment of meaningful connection.

Created by Australia’s leading inclusive dance company Restless Dance Theatre, Listen to See is an intimate experience of discovery to rethink our perspectives on what it means to be human, and the diverse abilities that we all possess.

Catch them this weekend at Esplanade Concert Hall Circle 1 Foyer! www.esplanade.com/dans

18/04/2024

"This was a challenge to attempt something different with dance and truly put myself out there."

Thank you to Charmaine Lim of The Straits Times for this honest reflection after auditioning for The Running Show by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, presented as part of da:ns focus – EveryBody!

Featuring Singapore dancers of all ages, this enlightening dance-theatre performance explores the life of a dancer from an athlete's point of view. Find out more about the show and get your tickets now at bit.ly/3xDTVTs

ST journalist Charmaine Lim challenges herself to audition for dance-theatre performance The Running Show. Read more at straitstimes.com.

17/04/2024

We are pleased to announce the Singapore cast of The Running Show by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, in collaboration with Singapore Dancers, as part of da:ns focus - EveryBody.

See you at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade this weekend! www.esplanade.com/dans

12/04/2024

On the cusp—emergent, imminent. In this precursory space of change, the 14th edition of Cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival is a patient, persistent, inquiry into the world around us. How should we relate to each other; how do we better know ourselves? And, how does the medium of movement help us make sense of, and find hope, amidst the discord in the world? With a global mix of artists, join us on the cusp as we seek emergent possibilities for the imminent future.

Find out more: https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/collaborations/contact-contemporary-dance-festival

04/04/2024

Choreographer Monica Bill Barnes and writer Robbie Saenz de Viteri delve into The Running Show's themes, highlighting the challenges of dancing, the dedication of dancers, and the issues faced by older performers in this interview with The Straits Times. For Singapore's edition, the company plans to adapt the show to local contexts, with de Viteri expressing interest in incorporating elements like the National Physical Fitness Award (Napfa)!

This inclusive performance shows the hard work that goes into making dance. Read more at straitstimes.com.

26/03/2024

Looking for dance activities with your child? Join us at EveryBody Workshops next weekend! From Hip Hop to Lindy Hop, K-pop to party moves, your family will have the opportunity to discover new dance styles and pick up some fun new moves!

Head down to the Esplanade and let loose, have fun, and start dancing at da:ns focus!

25/03/2024

Filled with dynamic movements, gripping moments and an undercurrent of humour throughout, The Running Show is an enlightening dance-theatre performance that speaks to the community and humanity of dance. The Singapore edition will be performed collaboratively with local dancers as well!

www.esplanade.com/dans

24/03/2024

Incredible performances by the dancers from Melissa Hamilton's International Ballet Stars Gala! One more show today at 3pm, don't miss your chance to catch some of today’s brightest stars from the international ballet world!

https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/dans-focus/events/melissa-hamiltons-international-ballet-stars-gala

22/03/2024

What makes ballet as magical as it is? If someone had never been exposed to ballet before, what would they need to know to understand the art form better? Learn more about this beloved art form from Etienne Ferrère, Rosa Park, Chihiro Uchida & Kenya Nakamura at Ballet 101: Decoding the Art Form for New Audience!

22 & 23 Mar 2024, Fri & Sat, 7pm & 8.15pm
Esplanade Concourse

22/03/2024

Don't miss National Contemporary Ballet's Esplanade debut with Impermanence at Ballet by the Bay this weekend. Choreographed in an unmistakable style that adorns the bedrock of classical ballet technique with the flair of neo-classical expression, Impermanence is a creative reflection on the ever evolving landscape of Singapore.

22 – 24 Mar 2024, Fri – Sun
Fri & Sat, 8pm & 9.15pm
Sun, 7.30pm & 8.45pm
DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

15/03/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Marcelino Sambé will no longer be performing in this ballet gala. Xander Parish, Principal Dancer with The Norwegian National Ballet, will be performing instead. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience caused.

Please refer to the updated list of programmes for the show from
https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/dans-focus/events/melissa-hamiltons-international-ballet-stars-gala

29/02/2024

Singapore Ballet was founded as Singapore Dance Theatre in 1988 by Goh Soo Khim and Anthony Then. As Singapore’ premier ballet company comprising of 38 company dancers plus apprentices, the company performs six seasons annually with three full ballet performances at the stage of Esplanade Theatre.

The company’s repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary ballet, from renowned choreographers like Choo-San Goh, George Balanchine, Kinsun Chan, Val Caniparoli, Ma Cong, Edmund Stripe, Natalie Weir, Edwaard Liang, Nils Christe, Toru Shimazaki, Christina Chan, Timothy Harbour, François Klaus, Timothy Rushton, Pam Tanowitz and Loughlan Prior. In 2008, Janek Schergen was appointed Artistic Director. Under his leadership, the company has made new achievements in the international and Singapore dance arena, including 43 world premieres, 22 company premieres, and numerous revivals of the company’s existing repertoire.

Catch them at Melissa Hamilton's International Ballet Stars Gala on 23 & 24 Mar at the Esplanade Theatre! www.esplanade.com/dans

27/02/2024

Spanish dancer Martí Fernández Paixà is a Principal with Stuttgart Ballet. He joined the company as an apprentice in 2014/15, and one season later he was taken into the Corps de ballet. In 2016, he was promoted to Demi Soloist, Soloist in 2017 and became Principal at the beginning of the 2021/22 season.

Martí’s repertory includes Romeo, Paris and Benvolio, Romeo & Juliet (Cranko); the title role in Demis Volpi’s Krabat; Prince Desiré, Ali Baba and the Prince of the South, The Sleeping Beauty (Marcia Haydée); Onegin and Lensky in Onegin (Cranko); Allan Gray, A Streetcar named Desire (Neumeier); Colas, La Fille mal Gardée (Ashton); Man in Blue and Man in Purple, Dances at a Gathering (Robbins); Couple in White, ForgottenLand (Kylián); Apollo in Demis Volpi’s Death in Venice; Spring Waters (Asaf Messerer); Le Jeune Homme et La Mort (Petit); Boléro (Béjart). He has also performed leading roles in works by Kenneth MacMillan, Jiří Kylián, Hans van Manen, Edward Clug and Marco Goecke.

Catch him at Melissa Hamilton's International Ballet Stars Gala on 23 & 24 Mar at the Esplanade Theatre! www.esplanade.com/dans

26/02/2024

Mackenzie Brown is a Principal of Stuttgart Ballet. She joined in 2020, promoted to Demi-Soloist 2021, Soloist in 2022 and Principal in October 2023.

Her repertoire with the company includes Aurora in Aurora’s Nap (Johan Inger), Blake Works I (William Forsythe), Bliss (Johan Inger), Bouillards (John Cranko): Les Fées sont d'exquises danseuses, Cassiopeia's Garden (Christian Spuck), Falling Angels (Jiří Kylián), Große Fuge (Hans van Manen), Initials R.B.M.E. (John Cranko), Princess Louise, Mayerling (Kenneth MacMillan), One of a Kind (Jiří Kylián), Olga, Onegin (John Cranko), Out of Breath (Johan Inger), Requiem (Kenneth MacMillan), among many others.

Her awards include Prix de Lausanne 2019 gold medal, the Contemporary Dance Prize and the Audience Favourite Prize. She also won The Erik Bruhn Prize 2023.

Catch her at Melissa Hamilton's International Ballet Stars Gala on 23 & 24 Mar at the Esplanade Theatre! www.esplanade.com/dans