SEASON 2017 PERFORMANCES

Coppélia

16 – 19 March 2017

Esplanade Theatre

The most whimsical and enchanting ballet of all-time, Coppélia is a joyous ballet that radiates revelry and merriment throughout the theatre, from the stage to your very own seats.

Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, this three-act ballet tells the light-hearted story of the mysterious Dr Coppélius who owns a beautiful life-sized mechanical doll, Coppélia. A village youth named Franz, betrothed to the beautiful Swanilda becomes infatuated with Coppélia, not knowing that she is just a doll. The magic and fun begins when Swanilda disguised as Coppélia springs to life!

With original choreography by Arthur St. Léon, Coppélia is staged with additional choreography by Janek Schergen. Be enthralled by this magical production that is set to music by Léo Delibes.

Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party

8 – 11 June 2017

Esplanade Theatre Studio

“Peter & Blue was inspired by stories I knew as a child. Experiencing the arts can never start too early, and an appreciation of movement, music, and spectacle can lead us into wonderful realms of possibility.”

– Janek Schergen (Artistic Director, Singapore Dance Theatre)

Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party is an hour-long ballet specially created for the wee ones, and it featured live narration that engaged with the children. Interweaving the magic of fairy-tale and meaningful morals, this children’s production tells the story of the everinquisitive trio Peter, his dog, Blue, and his cat, Calico. The trio embark on yet another magical adventure, ending off with a blast at a huge birthday celebration!

Masterpiece in Motion

7 – 8 July 2017

Esplanade Theatre

An evening at the ballet was never been this bold, audiences were treated to a magnificent awe and splendour of these charming masterpieces.

Masterpiece in Motion speaks for itself – featuring classic jewel pieces that stands the course of time in SDT’s repertoire list. This season presented the most compelling and exquisite works by renowned international choreographers.

A triple bill of ballet gems, this season saw the company premiere of The Four Temperaments by George Balanchine, followed by a World Premiere of 13th heaven by Edwaard Liang, and a restaging of the mesmerising work of Paquita, choreography after Marius Petipa.

Ballet Under the Stars

1 -3 & 8-10

September 2017

Fort Canning Green

2017 marked the 22nd edition of the Singapore’s most celebrated outdoor dance event.

1 – 3 September 2017

Eclectic and electric in every measure, the first weekend of Ballet Under the Stars brought to you three rousing and powerful contemporary creations – Sticks and Stones by Kinsun Chan, Age of Innocence by Edwaard Liang, and Organ Concerto by Nils Christe.

8 – 10 September 2017

This was the wedding festival of the year! What could be more blissful than a weekend of bridal bells ringing and joyous celebrations? The second weekend presented a paradise of sparkling classical enchantment as three iconic weddings took the stage – Coppélia Act III, Aurora’s Wedding from Sleeping Beauty, and Kitri’s Wedding from Don Quixote

Passages Contemporary Season

3 - 5 November 2017

SOTA Studio Theatre

Passages is the company’s annual full contemporary performance season. Watch the human body come into full expression as the dancers confront works that grapple with the gratification and realisation of the raw state within oneself.

Audiences were captivated by the stunning complexities and intricacies of Incomparable Beauty by Ma Cong, the company premiere of Triptych by Val Caniparoli, as well as a World Premiere of Unexpected B by Toru Shimazaki.

The Nutcracker

6 – 10 December 2017

Esplanade Theatre

Radiance merriment and a euphoric enchantment, The Nutcracker is a charming Christmas spectacular that will always set your feet to dancing and fill your heart with joy!

Young Clara went on an adventure as her beautifully crafted Nutcracker doll came alive and transformed into a handsome prince. Waging a battle with the fierce Mouse King and the army of mice with grand bravura, the Prince emerged victorious with Clara’s help. She is whisked off on a magical journey where she meets the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Based on a story by E.T.A Hoffmann, and with additional choreography and staging by Artistic Director Janek Schergen, The Nutcracker is set to some of the world’s most vibrant and iconic tunes by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.