Ballet 101: Foundations for New Audiences

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.