Singapore Dance Week

A platform for connecting, sharing and experiencing dance together.


Sunday, November 21, 2010

Singapore Dance Week 2011

The Creation & Presentation Network (C & P) of World Dance Alliance Singapore (WDAS) is proud to announce Singapore Dance Week 2011 which will be held between May 21st and May 28th 2011. The primary aim of this event is to celebrate Dance – the joy and the many possibilities that it offers. We also hope that it serves in creating a stronger sense of fraternity in the dance community and wider Singapore society.

The week long celebrations will open with “Dance Singapore Dance!”, an exciting event that we hope will get Singaporeans of all ages and walks of life to enjoy Dance. This will be followed by a full week of dance happenings in various parts of the island in schools, community centres, dance studios, dance institutions and other performance spaces. Singapore Dance Week will close on May 28th 2011. WDAS is working in close collaboration with the Singapore National Arts Council in giving form and fruition to this idea.

It gives us great pleasure to invite you to be a part of Singapore Dance Week 2011.  There are numerous ways in which you could be a part of this exciting celebration of Dance. We offer just some of the possibilities:  

  • perform a 5-minute piece at our opening event on May 21st
  • participate in our community dance workshop at our opening event on May 21st
  • organise a satellite event at your school/community club/dance studio/dance institution… this could be either an open dance class, open rehearsal, workshop or a performance.
  • If you already have a performance planned anywhere in Singapore during SDW, just let us know and we will put it on our calendar. This way you get to publicise your event through SDW 2011.  

If you are interested in participating either as an individual or as an organisation and would like to know more about the event, please e-mail us at info@wdas.sg. We would be happy to have a dialogue with you to explore the many unique ways in which you can participate in SDW 2011.  

Please note that the closing date for registration is March 31st 2011.

Come join us as we celebrate Dance!



“There exists in every human the fundamental urge to move, to Dance. Through Singapore Dance Week, we seek to tap into that urge. We are a group of people that is passionate about dance- we want to share that with the wider community…”

Nirmala Seshadri,  Chairperson, Singapore Dance Week 2011

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

SDW Messages from our President, Chairperson and Guest of Honour


Dear Friends,

Sharing with you some inspiring words on dance from our President Ms Teresa Pee, Chairperson Nirmala Seshadri and Guest of Honour Mr Viswa Sadasivan. Click on images to enlarge.










Saturday, May 22, 2010

Singapore Dance Week - Opening Event @ Merlion Park, One Fullerton

    


Opening Event Programme

Hip Hop Workshop by Ong Kai Ming
Zapin Aerobics Demonstration by Changi Simei CC
Signing of MOU between World Dance Alliiance Singapore (WDAS) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
"Pan-O-Rama" by Arts Atria
Dance Flash Mob - Dance Singapore Dance!
Performances by:
MAD/ Moving Arts Scholars Program
Telok Kurau Primary School - Chinese, Indian, Malay Dance Group
Victoria Dance School Singapore
Boon Lay Secondary School
Danz People
Singapore Management University (SMU) - Eurhythmix





    

                          


                            




                              


                                            






















                                        


                            

                      


                        


















Courtesy of photos by: Koh SK

Friday, May 21, 2010

SDW 2010 T shirts and free gifts!

Dear all,

This coming weekend opens Singapore Dance Week!

At the opening event, there are three books/publications to be given away free, while stocks last. Any donation towards WDAS Dance Week is welcome.

Books listed below:
  1. Culture in ASEAN & the 21st Century
  2. Reflections on Asian-European Epics
  3. Theatre Life!: A History of English-language Theatre in Singapore through The Straits Times (1958-2000)
We’re also selling T-shirts @ $17 each, to raise funds for our event.  

Do drop by our events, or drop us an email at wdas.secretary@gmail.com.

Singapore Dance Week - Chairperson's Message

Dear Friends

The World Dance Alliance, Singapore  (WDAS), is all set to celebrate International Dance Day 2010. The week long celebration of Dance will be called "Singapore Dance Week" in giving it a local flavour and a sense of identity. The primary aim of this event is to celebrate the joy and verve of Dance. For WDAS, Singapore Dance Week is a platform for connecting, sharing and experiencing dance together.

The opening event "Dance Singapore Dance!"will take place on May 22nd at the Merlion Park, One Fullerton at 6pm. Exciting highlights include a Zapin Aerobics demonstration, a live multi-cultural music and dance performance based on the Ramayana and a Dance Flash Mob, a sequence of simple dance moves, choreographed by younger members of WDAS, that will be taught on the spot to the general public. The music for this dance will be provided by the local Singaporean fusion Gammelan group, GammaRays. Students of dance from various schools and dance institutions in Singapore will join in the spontaneity and fun, capturing the spirit of Singapore Dance Week - to tap into the fundamental urge of every human  to dance. The official launch will be followed by an hour-long performance by dancers from different dance and ethnic backgrounds- a staging of dance works from the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance genres.

Singapore Dance Week will be officially launched at the Merlion Park by Viswa Sadasivan, Nominated Member of Parliament. We invite you to come and share in the joy and passion for Dance.

See you there on May 22nd!

Nirmala Seshadri
Chairperson
Singapore Dance Week 2010

Friday, May 14, 2010

SDW 2010 Calendar

Dear Friends,

We will have a busy week of dance starting next Saturday!  The schedule for SDW is being updated regularly.  Do check back with the calendar page (linked above) for the latest information.

cheers,

SDW 2010 Organising Committee

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Singapore Dance Week 2010 is on the way!

Dear everyone,

SDW2010 is on the way and we are excited!  We hope you are too.

This year's celebrations will kick off for the first time at an iconic Singapore location - the Merlion Park, on 22 May 2010 at 5.30pm.  The programme will be a portrait of the vibrant dance scene in Singapore feature 20 exciting items performed by Singapore dance groups and schools, from young to old.  Watch out for a lively "flash mob" performance as well!

The closing event will feature WDA's professional members on 29 May, at a special showcase at the beautiful new Dhoby Green amphitheatre opposite Park Mall.

There is also a line-up of satellite events where you can try out different dance forms, and see what happens behind the scenes in rehearsals.  Check out our Singapore Dance Week Calendar for more details.

Our participants love dance and dancing, and this is our special week to share it with you.

cheers,

SDW 2010 Organising Committee

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Singapore Dance Week - New and Updated Registration Forms

Please note: The application deadline has been extended so please click on the links, ignore the deadlines that you see on the forms, apply, and be a part of the celebrations!

Updated Registration Forms - Opening Performance


Please kindly download the forms, fill in the your particulars and mail to Ms Agnes Cheh to
< sdw2010.wdas@gmail.com >


Click the link below to download the file:

        

      
      New Registration Forms - Satellite Performance & Closing EventPlease kindly download the forms, fill in the your particulars and mail to Ms Agnes Cheh to < sdw2010.wdas@gmail.com >


      Click the link below to download the file: 


                 Singapore Dance Week 2010- Satellite Event Registration Form (Workshops etc)
                

      Wednesday, February 10, 2010

      Singapore Dance Week - Press Release


      We are please to announce that the first press release for 
      Singapore Dance Week 2010 is now out.


      For your viewing (Please click the link below):

        Application Forms

        Application Forms are now accessible through the links below:

        Closing date: 19 February 2010

        Please kindly download the form, fill in the your particulars and mail to Mr Chen Jia Feng to
        < sdw2010.wdas@gmail.com >


        Click the link below to download the file:


        Thursday, February 4, 2010

        Singapore Dance Week Meeting

        Singapore Dance Week Meeting
        Venue: Esplanade Room, 2nd floor, at the National Arts Council, 140 Hill Street
        Date: 4th February 2010, Thursday
        Time:  7:30pm - 8:30pm


        Please click below for the powerpoint presentation presented at the meeting: