SEASON 2020
DARE TO DANCE
VISION/MISSION
Our Vision
Singapore Dance Theatre is an ambassador for dance and for Singapore – bridging any divides and differences to establish resonance for both practitioners and audiences through quality performances and engaging educational and outreach activities, thereby strengthening the appreciation and love of dance as an art form.
Our Mission
To be an internationally well-regarded professional dance company that is known for its unique ability to shine in classical, neo-classical and contemporary repertoire, with works that are timeless and inspiring.
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Patron
Dr. Tony Tan (Patron since 2002)
Board Members
Mrs Laura Hwang
(Chairperson)
Mr Michael Hwang
Mr Edward D’Silva
Mr Daniel Teo
Mr Lee Lung-Nien
Mr Kevin Cheok
Ms Paige Parker
Mr Eduardo Ramos-Gomez
Mr Lee Suan Hiang
Mr Paul Ng
Founders
Mr Anthony Then
Ms Goh Soo Khim
Director Emeritus
Ms Goh Soo Khim
SEASON 2020
DARE TO DANCE
Dare to Dance epitomises the bold passion of SDT as an ambassador for dance, beckons dance-lovers to embrace and enrich Singapore’s dance culture, and reaches out to everyone to dance it out with us!
DARE TO LOVE
Romeo and Juliet
Ballet’s Greatest Love Story
DARE TO PLAY
Peter and Blue’s
Birthday Party
A Ballet for Children
DARE TO MOVE
Masterpiece in Motion
32nd Anniversary Season
DARE TO DISCOVER
Ballet Under the Stars
Dine and Dance with Us
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
Passages
Contemporary Season
Festival of New Works
DARE TO DREAM
The Nutcracker
A Christmas Ballet
ABOUT THE SEASON
As Singapore’s premier professional dance company, Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) is an ambassador for dance and for Singapore. Bridging any divides and differences to establish resonance for both practitioners and audiences through quality performances as well as engaging educational and outreach activities, SDT constantly seeks to strengthen the appreciation and love of dance as an art form.
Since being founded in 1988 by Goh Soo Khim and Anthony Then, SDT has taken on the mantle of developing the depth and breadth of dance in this nation and region. With 32 years of history behind us, we are deeply rooted in our heritage but are constantly evolving for the future. With an unwavering consistency in our artistic development, SDT has grown and received international acclaim for its brilliance and skill in classical and contemporary works.
Through the introduction of new works that are timeless and inspiring, we are able to realise our vision of being an internationally well-regarded professional dance company that is known for its unique ability to shine in classical, neo-classical and contemporary repertoire.
Now with 35 company dancers, plus six apprentices, SDT has established itself as a significant dance company regionally and beyond.
Season 2020 will present two seasons with live music by the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra. Anticipate the world’s most beloved romance
tragedy, Romeo and Juliet by Choo-San Goh, in March, and the highly anticipated Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, to close the year in December.
We will also be presenting five premieres including a world premiere by Timothy Rushton and a company premiere of Ibsen’s House by Val Caniparoli at Masterpiece in Motion; as well as three world premieres at Passages Contemporary Season by Timothy Harbour, Natalie Weir, and for the first time ever in Singapore, Loughlan Prior.
Through the past three decades, SDT’s repertoire has developed remarkably. With our heritage in traditional classical ballet remaining steadfast, we are deeply devoted to presenting brand new works by world renowned choreographers as well.
Every creation is a tapestry of emotions and experiences, weaved to form a fleeting moment that ought to be experienced in awe. It is never quite the same, even when it’s performed again. Every performance is ever evolving – from the way the dancers move and feel, to how your heart melds with ours. Both dancer and audience mature over time, always encountering a perpetual sophistication in every choreography.
At SDT, we are ever diversifying and enlarging our capacity towards exploring greater forms of expression and creativity. Come and experience for yourself the ephemeral wonder of being in unison with the dancers for that singular moment, with our breaths held in and where our hearts connect.
The Artistic Director
MESSAGE FROM JANEK SCHERGEN
In 2020, Singapore Dance celebrates its 32nd performance season. The many developments that have taken place, since the establishment of SDT, are significant and are what make up our very memorable history. The identity of SDT has always been to keep one aspect of the repertoire in our heritage, with the tradition of classical ballet, and to match it, equally, with venturing forward into the world of neoclassical and contemporary choreography to balance our performances onstage. As was once brilliantly said by Dame Ninette De Valois, founder of The Royal Ballet, “respect the past, herald the future, but concentrate on the present.”
Romeo and Juliet will begin our performance season in March at the Esplanade. This unique production was conceived and choreographed by Choo-San Goh and first presented by Singapore Dance Theatre in 2000. As we all acknowledge that children are our future, we always have our children’s ballet series, Peter and Blue, waiting for us, in June, to introduce young audiences to the magic of dance. International tours this year are planned to take us to Malaysia, Hong Kong and the USA.
The second half of the year brings back our ever-changing repertoire in the Masterpiece in Motion series, celebrating our 32nd anniversary and featuring a new world premiere ballet by Tim Rushton, the company premiere of Ibsen’s House from Val Caniparoli, plus Organ Concerto,
originally created for us by Nils Christe. Ballet Under the Stars returns in September at the Fort Canning Park with two weekends of contrasting repertoires. Passages Contemporary Season, always our strongest new repertory season, becomes a “Festival of New Works” with completely new ballets from Natalie Weir, Timothy Harbour, and Loughlan Prior. Our 2020 season will conclude at the Esplanade Theatre, with The Nutcracker, the most memorable ballet for both children and parents alike.
One of the most important elements of our mission has always been the development of new choreography, and to remain true to that, we have premiered 31 world premieres and 19 company premieres in the last several years. This season will add many world premieres, company premieres, as well as jewels from our permanent repertoire by internationally respected choreographers. The company was conceived to give our audiences memorable experiences and it continues, till this day, as our core mission. The brilliance and beauty of dance, as an art form, is there, timelessly, to share with our audiences and create anticipation for what is ahead.
ABOUT SINGAPORE DANCE THEATRE
Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) was founded in 1988 by Goh Soo Khim and Anthony Then. The Company has since developed into Singapore’s premier professional dance company comprising of 35 company dancers plus 6 apprentices. In 2002, SDT was honoured with the opportunity to grace the official opening of the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay with the opening performance of Boi Sakti’s Reminiscing the Moon. SDT continues to have the privilege of performing in a world-class performing arts venue, exhilarating audiences with a myriad of repertoires.
In the course of each year, the Company performs six seasons annually, with three full ballet performances at the stage of Esplanade Theatre. The highlights of the Company’s performance season each year include the widely popular outdoor dance event – Ballet Under the Stars at the Fort Canning Park, two full length classics, and also Masterpiece in Motion which brings together three works of the finest international choreography, as well as Passages Contemporary Season. The Company’s repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary ballet, from renowned choreographers like Choo-San Goh, George Balanchine, Natalie Weir, Ma Cong, Val Caniparoli, Edmund Stripe, Kinsun Chan, Edwaard Liang, Nils Christe, Toru Shimazaki, Christina Chan, Timothy Harbour, François Klaus, Tim Rushton and Lucas Jervies.
In 2008, Janek Schergen was appointed Artistic Director of SDT. Under his leadership, the Company has made new achievements in the international and Singapore dance arena. In the last ten years, the Company has added 31 world premieres and 19 company premieres and new productions to the repertoire, in addition to numerous revivals of the existing Company’s repertoire.
International Touring
Singapore Dance Theatre has captivated audiences in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mexico, China, Australia, France, United States, London, Zurich, Bangkok and most recently Laos. The Company has taken part and has performed in numerous international festivals and events, such as Le Temps d’Aimer la Danse a Biarritz in France, Mexico’s Festival Internacional Cervantino, Chang Mu Arts Festival in Korea, Philippines Festival of Dance, and was part of the Victorian Arts Centre’s Made to Move subscription series. SDT tours Kuala Lumpur and Penang annually, and has seen a growth in its dedicated support to the company. Through the invitation of Sadlers Wells, SDT has also performed at London’s Singapore season at the Peacock Theatre. Deborah Weiss of Dance Europe reviewed Don Quixote as "All the choreography for the toreadors is explosive. There is no let up in the pace–and the technical requirements for each of them are never less than challenging. One of the most satisfying elements of the first act is that the corps de ballet are so musically accurate, accenting the wonderful punctuation in Minkus’ score."
Alison Kent from Dance Europe reviewed SDT's 30th Anniversary performance '.... with all thirty-two members of the ensemble engaged in producing a formidable display of design and structure. It looks very academic, with a strong classical vocabulary executed with razor-sharp precision in uniform dress for both male and female...'
Arts Education Programme and Outreach
Singapore Dance Theatre has been a recipient of the National Arts Council’s Major Grant since 2000. As a major grant recipient from the Singapore government and in keeping with SDT’s commitment to bring the finest in dance to the public audience, on-going Education and Outreach programmes such as Dance Appreciation Series (jointly presented with Esplanade Co.) and One @ the Ballet (a monthly in-studio presentation) are organised to provide people with the opportunity to appreciate dance. SDT has also created the Scholars Programme which is designed to be a pre-professional training programme for student dancers who are seriously interested in the pursuit of a professional dance career. The Intensive Ballet Programme was also recently organised to allow students to partake in a full day of dance intensive training. SDT also offers special courses for nondancers and adult students. These efforts aim to make dance more accessible to the masses. SDT hopes to spread the beauty, passion and discipline of dance to as many people as possible, and place Singapore in the minds of international dance aficionados.
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ROMEO AND JULIET
Ballet’s Greatest Love Story
When two worlds collide in the face of a tragic romance, a relentless pursuit leads to a bold and dramatic twist of fate.
5 – 8 March 2020
5 & 6 March | 8pm
7 March | 1pm and 8pm
8 March | 1pm and 7pm
Esplanade Theatre
TICKETS:
$40, $60, $80
Romeo and Juliet is one of the world’s most classic romance and it will be performed to Prokofiev’s heart-rending music played by the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra. With drama at its core, this ballet coalesces swordplay, humour, and stunning choreography into a sensational statement of the true essence of beauty in ballet.
Romeo and Juliet is a timeless ballet that soared and inspired the greatest choreographers through centuries. SDT’s production of Romeo and Juliet was created by legendary Singaporean choreographer Choo-San Goh, and staged by Janek Schergen, Artistic Director of SDT.
Romeo and Juliet is a stunning ballet that will leave your heart in the theatre even after you’ve left. Would you dare to fall in love all over again? Would you dare to dance with us?
PETER & BLUE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
11 – 14 June 2020
11am and 2pm
School of the Arts (SOTA)
TICKETS: $30 (SISTIC fees apply)
A Captivating Ballet for Children
School’s out and it’s time to have some fun at Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party! A ballet specially choreographed with the young audience in mind, Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party offers a fun-filled afternoon of playful cheers, laughter, and a heart-warming story line of celebrations.
Inspired and created by Janek Schergen, Artistic Director of Singapore Dance Theatre, this ballet is set to invite you and your family into the whimsical and joyful realm of dance and play.
Raved by many parents as the ballet most loved by their children, be sure to join in the fun and get your tickets early before it sells out!
Suitable for age 2 and above.
MASTERPIECE IN MOTION
SDT’s 32nd Anniversary Season
17 & 18 July 2020
8pm Esplanade Theatre
TICKETS: $40, $60, $80
Daring to move and forge ahead with strengthened artistry and refined technicalities, SDT is a forward-thinking company and has established itself over the past 32 years as the premier professional dance company in Singapore.
This sensational 32nd anniversary season of Singapore Dance Theatre brings to stage three remarkable works. Opening the night will be an enthralling world premiere by Timothy Rushton, followed by the highly anticipated company premiere of Ibsen’s House by Val Caniparoli, as well as the restaging of the awe-inspiring Organ Concerto by Nils Christe. This season will present Singapore Dance Theatre at its finest, come and be amazed by the exquisite and ethereal performance and choreography.
BALLET UNDER THE STARS
Dine & Dance with Us
25 – 27 September 2020
2 – 4 October 2020
7.30pm
Fort Canning Green
TICKETS: $40
You may have never thought that dance would be your cup of tea, but take a chance on us at Ballet Under the Stars, and dare to discover the enthralling world of dance for yourself.
The most perfect classical weekend awaits you with George Balanchine’s iconic works – Serenade as well as Theme and Variations, and the most dynamic and exuberant wedding scene of Kitri’s Wedding from Don Quixote!
Be completely floored by the contemporary weekend as we present to you Edmund Stripe's Piano Concerto No.2, Opus 102, Nils Christe's Symphony in Three Movements, Natalie Weir's Bittersweet and Edwaard Liang's Opus 25
A ballet carnival awaits you as you take a step into discovering the world of ballet. Come early and treat yourself to sweet savoury popcorn, fluffy candy floss, and an icy cold ice cream. If fun is in your books, then step forward and stand to win attractive prizes at our carnival game stalls!
PASSAGES CONTEMPORARY SEASON
6 – 8 November 2020
6 November | 7.30pm
7 November | 3pm and 7.30pm
8 November | 3pm and 7pm
Esplanade Theatre Studio
TICKETS:
$35
Passages Contemporary Season will feature three brand new world premieres by excruciatingly creative and genius Choreographers – Timothy Harbour, Natalie Weir, and for the first time in Singapore, Loughlan Prior.
In our world where creativity and inspirations are constantly bursting forth like never before, find yourself in the midst of the most cutting-edge dance works at Passages. Be completely immersed in this festival of the evolution of contemporary ballet as we take it upon ourselves to dare to be different!
Staged in a black box theatre, be sure to secure your tickets early and let’s ride on this manic wave of fine artistry and originality.
THE NUTCRACKER
2 – 6 December 2020
2 – 4 December | 8pm
5 December | 1pm and 8pm
6 December | 1pm and 7pm
Esplanade Theatre
TICKETS:
$40, $60, $80
A Christmas Ballet
Radiant merriment and a euphoric enchantment, The Nutcracker is a charming Christmas spectacle that will set your feet dancing and fill your heart with joy!
Join young Clara on her adventures as the beautifully crafted nutcracker doll from Dr Drosselmeyer comes alive and transforms into a handsome prince. Waging a battle with the fierce Mouse King and the army of mice with grand bravura, the Prince emerges victorious with Clara’s help. She is then whisked off on a magical journey to the magnificent Land of Snow and the enchanting Kingdom of Sweets, 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. This enchanting ballet features breath-taking costumes and spectacular sets by local designer Aaron Yap, as well as characters that will dance their way into your hearts!
Join us at one of the world’s most beloved holiday celebrations and create joyous memories with loved ones this year!
CELEBRATION IN DANCE
19 July 2020
7pm
Esplanade Theatre
TICKETS:
$45 (SISTIC fees apply)
For the fifth year running, Celebration in Dance is a collaboration between Singapore Dance Theatre and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for a one-night-only performance. This production presents a unique and brilliant opportunity for RAD students in Singapore to perform on the prestigious stage at the Esplanade Theatre.
Along with the school performances, Singapore Dance Theatre will also be performing George Balanchine’s Serenade as well as Choo-San Goh’s Fives
BALLET ILLUMINATIONS 2020
Kuala Lumpur
24 – 26 April 2020
24 April | 8.30pm 25 April | 3pm and 8.30pm 26 April | 2pm
Kuala Lumpur
Performing Arts Centre TICKETS: RM35 – 55
1 – 3 May 2020
1 May | 8.30pm 2 May | 3pm and 8.30pm 3 May | 2pm
Penang Performing Arts Centre TICKETS:
RM35 – 55
Immerse yourself in the best of ballets at Ballet Illuminations 2020! Singapore Dance Theatre will return to Kuala Lumpur this coming September at klpac, and we will be presenting The Four Temperaments by George Balanchine, Organ Concerto by Nils Christe and Fives by Choo-San Goh.
Penang
SDT will be bringing Piano Concerto No.2 Opus 102 by Edmund Stripe, The Nutcracker pas de deux, Evening Voices by Tim Rushton and Paquita by Marius Petipa. Visit www.proticket.com.my for more information.
MALAYSIA TOUR
DANCE APPRECIATION SERIES
15 FEBRUARY
Romeo and Juliet 4pm
10 OCTOBER
The Nutcracker 1pm and 4pm
The Dance Appreciation Series (DAS) is a collaboration between Singapore Dance Theatre and The Esplanade to bring dance to a wider audience. The series aims to engage teenagers and children with an interactive and informative programme including excerpts of performances and talks.
Young audiences at DAS will either get to enjoy excerpts from full productions of Singapore Dance Theatre’s dances, or have the chance to re-live the magical moments of well-known classics like Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. Each session will incorporate educational elements about dance, such as visual demonstrations of common moves used in choreography, as well as explanations of the ballets presented.
Children can also come dressed in their favourite character costumes and take photos with the cast after the show!
ADULT DANCE CLASSES
These 90-minute classes are predominantly designed for adults of all ages and abilities. Whether you have absolutely no prior training, or have years of dance experience, we have the perfect class for you.
Adults Dance Class (ADC) offers 5 levels of classes to suit your preference and knowledge of ballet technique. Rekindle your love for dance with four class levels to choose from –Beginners (I and II), Level I, Level II and Level III.
Classes will be taught by our very own artists of SDT, as well as trained ballet teachers.
New students who are unsure whether the class is suitable for you, can opt for a Trial Class. This enables you to try out a class of any level before deciding to commit to purchasing an 8 or 16 lesson prepaid ADC card.
Email outreach@singaporedancetheatre.com to register your interest, and find the latest class schedule for lessons and updates on www.singaporedancetheatre.com.
ONE @ THE BALLET
Initiated in 2009, One @ the Ballet is a monthly in-studio dance presentation which aims to break the barrier created by the stage, bringing audience one step closer to the dancers. These partnarrative sessions conducted by Artistic Director Janek Schergen will explore a wide spectrum of dance topics which will enable individuals gain a greater insight into the world of dance.
From something as detailed as the little rituals dancers perform before they go onstage, to the creative process a choreographer undergoes to create a new work, the audience can expect to enhance their knowledge of dance and also watch our dancers up close and personal as they perform excerpts from our main performance seasons.
2020 One @ the Ballet Calendar
Time: 1pm – 2.15pm
Venue: Singapore Dance Theatre
Founder’s Studio Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street #07-02/03, Singapore 188067
Price: $12
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
Attendees of One @ the Ballet can enjoy a 15% discount for tickets to our season performances. Tickets are to be bought from SDT by the following week of the attended One @ the Ballet session.
QUERIES AND BOOKINGS
Email ticketing@singaporedancetheatre.com or call +65 6338 0611.
Email outreach@singaporedancetheatre.com to register your interest, or find out more on www.singaporedancetheatre.com.
THE MOON AND STARS
With our eyes set on the future of Singapore’s arts scene, The Moon and Stars gala is Singapore Dance Theatre’s (SDT) most glamorous annual fundraising event. The evening seeks to share a little bit of our heart and lives at SDT, and to encourage and appreciate the continuous support of all our donors and friends. It is because of our donors’ generous kindness that the company can be where she is at today. Every gala presents a unique experience of watching the dancers in an up-close and personal setting, along with a delightfully sumptuous dinner, everyone is welcomed to this elegant and fun evening. Guests are also welcomed to network and connect with other VIPs present, as well as company dancers from SDT.
Presidential Table $20,000
Diamond Table $15,000
Pearl Table $10,000
Details: 27 March 2020 Capitol Theatre 7pm – 10pm
Dress Code: Black Tie
Theme: Dare to Dazzle
Contact us at marketing@singaporedancetheatre.com for more information or to make a donation
Our dancers are from Singapore, Japan, Australia, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, France, UK and many more
An Average of 45
7
dancers
Today 40 Hrs
35 Full-Time Company Members plus six apprentices
At least 1,500 pairs of pointe shoes and ballet flats are worn annually
40 hours of classes and rehearsals every week performances annually
More than 500 sets of costumes are used every year
COMPANY PHOTOS
PRINCIPALS SOLOISTS DEMI-SOLOISTS
(L-R): Etienne Ferrère Kenya Nakamura Kwok MinYi Chihiro Uchida
Standing (L-R):
Satoru Agetsuma Huo Liang Kensuke Yorozu Jason Carter
Sitting (L-R):
Chua Bi Ru Elaine Heng Akira Nakahama
Not in photo: May Yen Cheah
Sitting (L-R): Yeo Chan Yee Kana Minegishi Nanase Tanaka Beatrice Castañeda
COMPANY PHOTOS
ARTISTS
Standing (L-R):
Jasper Arran Jeremie Gan Reece Hudson Justin Zee Shan Del Vecchio
Timothy Ng Ivan Koh Reo Mizuno Takeaki Miura
Sitting (L-R):
Stephanie Joe Valerie Yeo Tamana Watanabe Mai Suzuki Ma Ni
Marina Yatsushiro Leane Lim Jessica Garside Henriette Garcia
Not in photo:
John De Dios
APPRENTICES
Standing (L-R):
Sayaka Yamauchi Erivan Garioli Ma Xiaoyu
Sitting (L-R):
Felicia Er Esen Thang Reiko Tan
THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S FUND
The Artistic Director’s Fund was initiated as a means to bring to stage renowned creations by internationally acclaimed choreographers.
In the last 5 years, the AD Fund has sponsored the following works: Rubies, Bournonville Divertissements, 13th Heaven, Triptych and Evening Voices.
The Artistic Director's fund will acquire 3 world premieres by Timothy Rushton, Timothy Harbour & Natalie Weir in 2020.
ADOPT AN AUDIENCE
At Singapore Dance Theatre, we believe in making the arts accessible to everyone, including the lowincome, underprivileged, and disabled in our society. Our hope is to share our greatest joy for dance with those who may not have the opportunity of attending a dance performance by their own means.
As such, we would like to seek your heartfelt contributions in making such blissful experiences possible for even more children from a wide range of organisations in Singapore. Your donation can help us to go a long way in bringing joy to these beneficiaries.
For a donation of S$300, a group of about 10 beneficiaries (children, plus caregivers for those who have special needs) will have the oncein-a-lifetime opportunity of enjoying a grand performance. Donors will be entitled to a 2.5 tax rebate, as well as 1 complimentary ticket. Companion tickets can be bought at 50% discount. Contact us at marketing@singaporedancetheatre.com for more information or to make a donation.
Past Beneficiaries
Association for Persons with Special Needs Caregiver Alliance
Canossaville Children and Community Services
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Children’s Cancer Foundation Club Rainbow
Past Benefactors
Alice Foo
Amy Lau
Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre
Anonymous
Antony Lim
Chua Seow Ann
Dana Cheong
David Lim
Desmond Soh
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)
Edmund Tan
Ho Ching Lin
Holdings Foundation
Jeremy Yeo
Jonathan Stona
Julia Nicole Moss
Karen Cheah
Keppel REIT
Laura Hwang
Lee Teck Hoon
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)
Eden School
MINDS
Pathlight School
Rainbow Centre
Star Shelter
Very Special Arts Singapore
Lional Lau
Ma Han Yeau
Mavis Lim
Mavis Lim
MINDS
Mona Lim
Mona Lim
Nana Au
Patricia Wong
Paul Tan
Philip Choi and
Rasina Rubin
Sarissa Schwartz
Servicing People with Disabilities (SPD)
Simran Bedi
Singapore Press
Soo Veiter
Susan Peh
Tan Khim Ee
Trybe
Vihari Sheth
Zhou Zhengyang (Alan)
2018 | Evening Voices by Timothy Rushton 2017 | Triptych by Val Caniparoli 2015 | Rubies by George Balanchine 2015 | Bournonville Divertissements by August Bournonville 2017 | 13th Heaven by Edwaard LiangDONORS 2019
$25,000 - $100,000
Tote Board and Singapore Pools
Janek Schergen
Michael & Laura Hwang
Metropolitan Concert Services Pte Ltd
$15,000 - $24,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - $4,999
Daniel Teo
Dialog Systems Pte Ltd
Gurpreet Dhillon (Religare)
Jim Rogers & Paige
Parker
Oei Ley
Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi
JCCI Singapore Foundation Limited
Keppel Care Foundation
Kevin Cheok
Leonardo Drago
Lisa Latip (Goi Kok Ming)
Peter Nesgos
Stephen Riady (OUE)
(Symasia Singapore Fund)
Sybil Lau
The Hourglass Ltd (Dr Henry Tay)
Tiffany & Co
Timothy Sebastian
UBS
$1,000 - $2,499
Amy Lau
Anonymous
Balakrishnan Shegar
Bianca Cheo
Casey Lai
Chiaki Kawamura
Chng Hak Peng
Chua Seow Ann
David Lim Tik En
David Neo
Douglas Jones
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Harpreet Singh Nehal
Jenny Ang
Jean-Pierre De Moor
Joy Tan Whei Mien
Jonathan Stona
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Lim Boon Kong Andrew
Lok Vi Ming
Luke Ho
Margit & Toby
Malcolm Cook
Marilyn Lum Wen Kay
Tan Guan Hiang
Teo Siew Ann
Teo Keok Ann
Teo Marie Elaine
Tjin Lee
Tong Lim & Esther
Paul Ng
Paige Parker
Phuay Li Ying
Qi Gong & Friends
Soo Veiter
Ronald Ong
Shao Min Yuan
Vivian Ramsey
Wang Yiming
Yeap Poh Long/
Tan Foong Wan
Christian Duhain
Christopher Fussner
Liu Thai Ker
Luai Hong Kheng
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Suppiah Dhanabalan
$999 and below
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Aloysius Chang
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Anonymous
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Biance & Choon Ting
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Chan Yin Wai
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Cheng & Co
Chew Sing Seng Margaret
Chia Ho Choon
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Chong Hui Min Cheryl
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Embassy of Sweden
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Francoise Mei
Fong Lee Cheng Jennifer
Genevieve Mccully
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Goh Seng Lip
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Yeo Tiong Min
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Ambassadors Circle
Raised almost $1 million in the past 11 years
128
Donors in total
About
The Ambassadors Circle is Singapore Dance Theatre’s (SDT) specially designed group for ballet and dance connoisseurs who are among the most dedicated friends of the company.
Members both have a passion for dance and a desire to contribute to Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) through supporting the acquisition of new works; boosting the company’s repertoire and enriching the ballet and cultural experience for the local audience. At the same time, these acquisitions will further SDT’s role as Singapore’s main ambassador for dance within the global arts scene.
The Ambassadors Circle enables its members to understand the need for sustaining and enhancing SDT’s repertoire. This eventually contributes to the overall appreciation of the company, its current performances, and future growth.
As a member of the Ambassadors Circle, you contribute because you want to see the company grow to greater heights in both the local and international dance scene. At the same time, you share our desire to carve a higher reputation for SDT while nurturing dancers through exquisite repertoire.
Ambassadors Circle 2020 Acquisition
The Ambassadors Circle 2020 will acquire the company premiere of Ibsen’s House by Val Caniparoli. He has staged four works for Singapore Dance Theatre including Lambarena in 1998, Swipe in 2014, Triptych in 2017, and the world premiere of Chant in 2012. Ibsen’s House was first created for the San Francisco Ballet. The ballet is based on stories of piviotal female protaganists from the novels of Henrik Ibsen. The music for the ballet is Antonín Dvořák’s Piano Quintet no.2, and the costume design for the ballet is by Sandra Woodall. He will be staging Ibsen’s House for our 32nd anniversary season at Masterpiece in Motion 2020, to bring such an esteemed ballet to Singapore will be a tremendous artistic achievement for Singapore Dance Theatre.
SDT invites you to be a part of the Ambassadors Circle 2020, and join us in our efforts to grow and develop artistically. Please email at raizan@singaporedancetheatre.com for more information.
Previous Ambassadors Acquisition
Concerto
by George Balanchine
Serenade by George Balanchine
Fearful Symmetries by Nils Christe
Age of Innocence by Edwaard Liang
Theme and Variations by George Balanchine
Swipe by Val Caniparoli
Passages Contemporary Season
Sticks and Stones by Kinsun Chan
Bliss by Gigi Gianti
Incandescent Dream by Max Chen
Symphony in Three Movements by Nils Christe
The Four Temperaments by George Balanchine
SDT’s 30th Anniversary Gala
Linea Adora by Timothy Harbour
SYNC by Nils Christe
Passages Contemporary Season
Blue Snow by Toru Shimazaki
Swipe by Val Caniparoli
Bittersweet by Natalie Weir
Family Reunion by Lucas Jervies
REPERTOIRE LIST
Swan Lake
Choreography after Petipa/Ivanov
Staging: Janek Schergen
Cinderella Choreography: Graham Lustig
Created for SDT
Glow-Stop
Choreography: Jorma Elo
A Million Kisses To My Skin
Choreography: David Dawson
Piano Concerto No.2, Opus 102
Choreography: Edmund Stripe
Created for SDT
Concerto Barocco#
Choreography:
George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
Unknown Territory
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Raymonda Divertissements
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Double Contrasts
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Pellucid
Choreography:
Kuik Swee Boon
Created for SDT
Sometimes I Think I Remember
Choreography: Jeffrey Tan
Created for SDT
Evening at the Ritz
Choreography: Molly Lynch
Created for SDT
Giselle Choreography after Coralli / Perrot
Staging: Janek Schergen
Allegro Brillante
Choreography:
George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
Peter & Blue’s Forest Adventure
Choreography: Janek Schergen
Created for SDT
Oneiros Choreography: Adrian Burnett
Created for SDT
Sleeping Beauty
Choreography after Marius Petipa
Staging: Janek Schergen
As Above, So Below
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Created for SDT
Nameless Choreography: Xing Liang
Created for SDT
Living Greens
Choreography:
Mohamed Noor Sarman
Beginnings
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Birds of Paradise
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
In The Glow of The Night
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Momentum
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Variations Serieuses
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Serenade#
Choreography:
George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
Romeo and Juliet Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
The Winds of Zephyrus
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Created for SDT
Maninyas Choreography: Stanton Welch
Fearful Symmetries#
Choreography: Nils Christe
The Nutcracker
Choreography and Staging: Janek Schergen
Created for SDT
Paquita
Choreography after Marius Petipa
Staging: Janek Schergen
Age of Innocence#
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
ZIN!
Choreography: Nils Christe
Chant Choreography: Val Caniparoli
Created for SDT
Organ Concerto
Choreography: Nils Christe
Created for SDT
Jabula
Choreography: Natalie Weir
Divertimento No. 15
Choreography:
George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
Peter & Blue
Go Around The World Choreography:
Janek Schergen
Created for SDT
Absence of Story
Choreography: Toru Shimazaki
Created for SDT
Waiting…
Choreography: Christina Chan
Created for SDT
Coppélia
Choreography after Arthur Saint-Léon
Staging: Janek Schergen
Opus 25
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Created for SDT
Fives
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
4Seasons
Choreography: Natalie Weir
Created for SDT
Lambarena
Choreography: Val Caniparoli
Theme and Variations#
Choreography: George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party
Choreography:
Janek Schergen
Created for SDT
Slide
Choreography: Kinsun Chan
Created for SDT
Shift or Go
Choreography: Christina Chan
Created for SDT
Bittersweet
Choreography: Natalie Weir
Created for SDT
Swipe#
Choreography: Val Caniparoli
Traces We Left Behind
Choreography: Christina Chan
Created for SDT
Shadow’s Edge
Choreography: Ma Cong
Created for SDT
Blue Snow
Choreography: Toru Shimazaki
Created for SDT
Don Quixote
Choreography after Marius Petipa
Staging: Cynthia Harvey
Rubies*
Choreography:
George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
Schubert Symphony
Choreography: Choo-San Goh
Staging: Janek Schergen
Bournonville Divertissements*
Choreography:
August Bournonville
Staging: Dinna Bjørn
Midnight Waltzes
Choreography: François Klaus
Created for SDT
Incandescent Dream#
Choreography: Max Chen
Created for SDT
Bliss#
Choreography: Gigi Gianti
Created for SDT
Sticks and Stones#
Choreography: Kinsun Chan
Created for SDT
Incomparable Beauty
Choreography: Ma Cong
Created for SDT
Symphony in
Three Movements#
Choreography: Nils Christe
Another Energy
Choreography:
Timothy Harbour
Created for SDT
Unfound
Choreography: Christina Chan
Created for SDT
The Four Temperaments#
Choreography:
George Balanchine
Staging: Elyse Borne
13th Heaven*
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Created for SDT
Triptych*
Choreography: Val Caniparoli
Unexpected B Choreography: Toru Shimazaki
Created for SDT
Linea Adora#
Choreography:
Timothy Harbour
Created for SDT's 30th
Anniversary
SYNC#
Choreography: Nils Christe
Evening Voices*
Choreography:
Timothy Rushton
Created for SDT
Family Reunion*
Choreography: Lucas Jervies
Created for SDT
2020 Additions:
Ibsen’s House#
Choreography: Val Caniparoli
Company Premiere
4 New World Premieres
Choreography: Timothy Harbour*, Timothy Rushton*, Natalie Weir* and Loughlan Prior.
#Acquired through the Ambassador’s Circle *Sponsored by Artistic Director’s FundPRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Artistic Team
Artistic Director
Ballet Master
Principals
Soloists
Demi-Soloists
Artists
Janek Schergen
Mohamed Noor Sarman
Chihiro Uchida, Kwok Min Yi, Etienne Ferrère, Kenya Nakamura
Akira Nakahama, Chua Bi Ru, Elaine Heng, May Yen Cheah, Huo Liang, Jason Carter, Kensuke Yorozu, Satoru Agetsuma
Beatrice Castañeda, Kana Minegishi, Nanase Tanaka, Yeo Chan Yee
Henriette Garcia, Jessica Garside, Leane Lim, Ma Ni, Mai Suzuki, Marina Yatsushiro, Stephanie Joe, Tamana Watanabe, Valerie Yeo, Ivan Koh, Jasper Arran, Jeremie Gan, John De Dios, Justin Zee, Reece Hudson, Reo Mizuno, Shan Del Vecchio, Takeaki Miura, Timothy Ng
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Apprentices
Esen Thang, Felicia Er, Ma Xiaoyu, Reiko Tan, Sayaka Yamauchi, Erivan Garioli Company Pianists Chiam Zhi Bin and Gabriel Hoe
Executive And Administrative Team
Company Manager (Artistic)
Senior Manager (Finance & Administration)
Acting Finance & Admin Manager
Senior Executive, Accounts & Admin
Assistant Marketing Manager
Amanda Teo
Paul Ang
Tracey Pan
Nilar Win
Larissa D’cruz
Ticketing & Marketing Executive Chang Zi Min
Marketing & Publicity Executive
Digital Marketing Executive
Executive, Education and Outreach/
Artistic Administration
Narapadsorn Koh
Kimberly Tong
Muhammad Raizan
Production Team
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Jasmine Leong
Gordon Lai
Production Coordinator/ Edafi Johar
Sound Engineer
Wardrobe Executive Chloei Hew
Wardrobe Supervisor
Florence Sim
Sri Mayasari Customer Service Officer
Senior HR & Admin Executive
Helen Tan
Valued Partners
Founder's Circle
Ambassador’s Circle
2013
CapitaMall Trust Management Limited
Chan Chiew Ping (In Memoriam)
Daniel Teo Tong How
Edmund N S Tie
Edward D’Silva
Gennal Industries Pte Ltd
Goh Choo-San (In Memoriam)
Janek Schergen
Keppel Corporation
Laura C L Tan Hwang
Lee Foundation
Lee Lung Nien
Michael Hwang
Singapore Dance Theatre is a recipient of the National Arts Council’s Major Grant till 31 March 2023.
Oei Hong Leong
Ong Foundation
Teo Tong Wah (In memoriam)
Tong Eng Brothers Pte Ltd
Romeo and Juliet
Piano Concerto No. 2 Opus 102 by Edmund Stripe
The Nutcracker Paquita by Marius Petipa
The Four Temperaments by George Balanchine
Peter & Blue's Birthday Party
Photo: Paul Ng
Symphony in Three Movements by Nils Christe
Serenade by George Balanchine
