http://www.dansfestival.com.sg
Opening nite: 12 October 2006
It's time you satisfy that urge to jump, shake, glide and
twirl!
Dance not only expresses the deepest of human emotions, it is the
pulse, heartbeat and rhythm of life. Esplanade's da:ns celebrates
the spirit of dance and aims to bring out the love of dance. da:ns
is for everyone and invites you not just to watch the shows but to
participate as well. At this inaugural festival, enjoy a fabulous
array of dance forms in performances, workshops and film.
Featuring the Esplanade Theatre's Centrestage series which presents
works by world-renowned dance companies and choreographers such as
Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg, Brazil's Grupo Corpo and Spain's
flamenco diva Aida Gomez. In the Shift series at the Theatre
Studio, innovation, youth and cutting-edge styles could 'shift'
your notions of dance. Artists include contemporary dancemaker
Tammy L Wong and Japanese experimental performance group Baby-Q. In
the rapturous finals of a three-month long hip-hop dance
competition, Overdrive, choreographer extraordinaire Wade Robson
will choose Singapore's best b-boy or girl and share a few moves of
his. Plus, enjoy an exciting mix of fringe programmes where you
will get new perspectives on dance and a chance to put on your
dancing shoes.
Whatever your definition of dance and whatever your favourite dance
is, there is definitely something that will get you up on your
feet. So get energized and get moving! Dance your heart away at
da:ns!
