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Esplanade Presents
21 Feb 2025, Fri, 7.15pm & 8.15pm
22 Feb 2025, Sat, 7.15pm & 8.15pm
23 Feb 2025, Sun, 7.15pm & 8.15pm
(Intermission: None)
DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
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Ever wondered how professional ballet dancers bring a story to life using movement? While professionals make such movements seem effortless, the magic does not happen without a rigorous training process, which takes years to develop and continues everyday throughout their careers.
Gain more insight into this beloved art form, its rich history and methodologies through this showcase designed by ballet experts. Tailored for audiences who are new to ballet, this programme will demystify how professional dancers practice and hone their skills. This includes daily ballet classes that help to build and maintain strong and precise foundations such as the five ballet positions.
Audiences will also be treated to performances of short dance excerpts by professional ballet dancers and students from Singapore. They will illustrate how ballet performances and companies are organised through rankings and unpack how ballet has influenced many dance genres and how the art form continues to evolve today.
Creative Team
Etienne Ferrère (Concept, Creation, Choreographer, Producer)
Rosa Park (Rehearsal Director)
Performers
Chihiro Uchida, Kenya Nakamura, Pia Angela Custodio, Ma Ni, Cayla Aw Yong Kai Li (SOTA), Yong Leigh Ann (SOTA), Toh Cheng Kye, Jamiel (SOTA) & Varcus Kang Jing En (SOTA).
This programme is part of da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay, a ballet lovers’ weekend of classics and neo-classical works. Be inspired by world-class productions and be introduced to new perspectives on this celebrated art form.
Etienne Ferrère (Concept, Creation, Choreographer, Producer)
Etienne started dancing at a young age in Oyonnax, France, before joining the Paris Opera Ballet School in 2003. During his time at the school, he performed ballets by a wide range of choreographers and worked with Paris Opera Ballet for a year upon graduation.
Etienne moved to Singapore to join Singapore Ballet (formerly Singapore Dance Theatre) in 2010. He was promoted to First Artist in 2014 and Principal in 2018. During his time with the company, Etienne danced multiple soloist and principal roles and was a part of many new classical and contemporary creations.
Etienne is now based in Hong Kong and works as a freelance artist, specialising in choreography and show creation. He created three pieces for Singapore Ballet: Singular (2021), Faux Contact (2022) and Don’t Panic (2023).
Rosa Park (Rehearsal Director)
Rosa has a versatile career as an artist and an educator with a profound passion for dance. She serves as a Ballet Mistress with Singapore Ballet (formerly known as Singapore Dance Theatre) working closely with professional dancers and renowned international choreographers. While she was the Principal Artist at Singapore Ballet, she was featured on the cover of Dance Europe Magazine and received overwhelmingly positive reviews throughout her career. She serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at NAFA, sharing her knowledge and passion with aspiring artists. This role has allowed her to bridge the gap between her experiences as a dancer and her academic pursuits, creating a harmonious blend of mentorship and education.
21 Feb 2025, Fri
7.15pm
8.15pm
22 Feb 2025, Sat
7.15pm
8.15pm
23 Feb 2025, Sun
7.15pm
8.15pm
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