Luxurious Singapore
In traveling to Singapore one may notice the luxury, the beauty, the joy. One of the many ways to express and to move and to experience life is through the world of dance. Be it traditional ballet, or more contemporary forms, Singapore has it all. And whether one has money to spend or not, travelers world wide are aware that Singapore has something to offer everyone, from the people in fine dining restaurants, to those in cafes or those visiting the food hawker’s stands in the town squares. To those spending their nights in hostels to those sleeping in luxury Singapore hotels.
Edgy performances by The Arts Company or EcNad or the company, Odyssey Dance Theater have thrilled audiences with their high energy, creative choreography and interesting musical collaborations. And these shows enhance and illustrate the beauty and tradition of the island. Traditional dance companies, such as Sri Warisan out of Singapore is a leader in the traditional dance of the Malasian culture. Created in 1997, this company combines the traditional and the modern, in thought, choreography, music and ideas. This company takes advantage of all that technology has to offer, often combining filmed or recorded images in sound or on film to enhance the live performance. There are approximately 30 full time performers cross-trained in theater, dance and the multi-media disciplines. Over time the company has grown to include not only the dancers, but office workers and full time students. In all, there are close to 100 people involved in any given performance. The company is intent on opening up the opportunity for involvement in the world of dance and the understanding of the art form, to those either un-aware or un-exposed to the value and importance of live performance art and how it affects those who choose this way of life and those who are affected by those who do. Out reach programs provide this exposure to the general public and through festivals and performances occurring year round, opportunities for social change, international and local, are ideas that become realities.
Ballet Under the Stars has become an annual event wherein this all becomes possible. Audience members bring picnics to the park and it is fast becoming known as the night for ballet under the stars. The company, Singapore Dance Theater was founded in 1988, and performs traditional ballets by George Balanchine, as well as contemporary work by cutting edge choreographers. There is a strong alliance between SDT and the Australian Ballet. Along with most other companies of the times, these two incorporate technological surprises and festivals involving these two companies are drawing record crowds.
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