-
DancersLockerFrontier Dancela
nd Presents
2019’Frontier Dancela
nd Presents
DancersLockerFrontier Dancela
nd Presents
2019’26 July 2019
7pm & 9pm
27 July 20197pm & 9pm
Singapore Chinese Cultural CentreRoof Terrace
新加坡华族文化中心天台花园顶楼天台
-
Founded in 1991 by Low Mei Yoke and Tan Chong Poh, Frontier
Danceland is a non-profit contemporary dance repertory company in
Singapore. The company turned full-time in 2011 and over the years
has become known for combining dynamic Western dance technique with
the strength and beauty of Asian expression. Inspired by the energy
and the vibrancy of contemporary life in Singapore, the Company
challenges itself to create and perform innovative and evocative
works that push choreographic and performance boundaries.
At the core of Frontier Danceland is an unwavering love for
dance and a strong commitment to raising the level and appreciation
for contemporary dance in Singapore. The company is focused on
creating bold, diverse and distinctive dance works, and has worked
with numerous local and international dance-makers from a wide
range of backgrounds and influences.
About Frontier Danceland/
-
Festival Dance in the City29 August – 1 September 2019Belgium/
Germany
What started as an experimental platform for young artists to
create innovative choreographies has evolved into a fixture in
Frontier Danceland’s annual season. Dancers' Locker grew out of a
desire to give our company artists an opportunity to take on the
role of choreographer and creator, providing them with a space to
explore new ideas, take risks and express themselves in a different
capacity.
Dancers' Locker 2019 will be a double-bill presenting original
work by company artists/ emerging choreographers Keigo Nozaki
(Japan) and Ma Yueru (Singapore). Their pieces will straddle the
line between movement and visual art. Audiences will be immersed in
the creative process instead of being removed observers.
About Dancers’ Locker
MILIEU 201915 & 16 November 2019SOTA Studio Theatre
~
\Upcoming EventsJoin Yueru in her Open Contemporary Classes
Every Thursday, 7.30pm to 9pm, at Frontier Danceland Dance
StudioFor more information visit
www.frontierdanceland.com/whatson-open
-
Artistic Director’sMessage
Thank you for joining us at Dancers' Locker 2019. This platform
gives us an opportunity to celebrate the choreographic talents of
Frontier Danceland's company artists. This year, we are proud to
present a double bill with original pieces choreographed by Keigo
Nozaki (Japan) and Ma Yueru (Singapore).
Developing a site-specific work presents many possibilities for
experimentation and creativity, but can also be a challenge. The
choreographers have gone a step further, melding contemporary dance
with elements of visual art. The process has not been easy but they
have all shown incredible tenacity and dedication.
I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to our sponsors
for their support. In particular, I would like to recognize the
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre for their sponsorship of this
beautiful space; SPH Foundation and SPH Foundation Arts Fund for
enabling us to share these performances with a wider audience, and
the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple.
I wish you all a most enjoyable evening!
Low Mei Yoke Artistic Director
_i
-
大家好! 一个专为舞者们提供的创作平台, 今天又与大家见面了。
今年的表演地点于新加坡华族文化中心天台花园,
为实验和创作提供了许多极好的可能性，但也是一项挑战。编舞者更进一步，将当代舞蹈与视觉艺术元素融为一体。制作和编创都不容易，但他们都表现出了令人难以置信的坚韧和奉献精神。
舞团舞者野崎启吾(日本)与马悦薷(新加坡)各呈现一个作品。野崎启吾的作品主题表达人类的自然和不自然。人造己取代自然,
人类对”自然”与”人造”己混淆不清, 人类似乎一辈子住在一个人造的笼子里。马悦薷以陶瓷轮的槪念为主轴,
让舞蹈动作与陶瓷轮的粘土运行时产生互动。
在此我要感谢新加坡华族文化中心赞助这个美丽的空间, 观音堂佛祖廟, 新加坡报业控股与新加坡报业控股基金会的爱心赞助,
让更多不同的观众观赏与接触当代舞蹈。
感谢您出席今晚的表演, 祝大家度过一个愉快的夜晚。
刘美玉艺术总监
艺术总监的话l
-
ChoreographyKeigo Nozaki
DancersGrace Lim, Mark Robles, Sammantha Yue, Tan Xin Yen, Ma
Yueru, Konrad Plak (Project)
SynopsisStraight lines, square roomssoft bodies, warm
breathperfect asymmetrystripped downraw, twisted,Human.
Untouched_
Music01 (Original Mix) by Noto
Syvyydessa Kimallus by Mika Vainio & ØAgra F (Original Mix)
by E110
Says by Nils Frahm
-
KEIGO NOZAKI was born in Japan, and moved to Canada at the age
of 16 to attend the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
Upon graduation, he started his professional career with
Nordharzer Städtebundtheater in Halberstadt, Germany, followed by
Noism 2 in Niigata, Japan, Ballet BC in Vancouver, Canada, and
Theater Plauen-Zwickau, in Germany.
Keigo had worked with choreographers such as Annett Göhre, Emily
Molnar, Fernando Hernando Magadan, Jo Kanamori, Torsten Händler,
Yuki Yamada, among others. Aside from dancing, He has created works
for Frontier Danceland's annual productions, LEAP and Dancer's
Locker, and for Theater Plauen-Zwickau's young choreographers
evening "Identität" in 2017.
Keigo joined Frontier Danceland as a full-time artist in August
2017 and is currently the company’s rehearsal coordinator.
Choreographer
-
ChoreographyMa Yueru
DancersGrace Lim, Keigo Nozaki, Mark Robles, Sammantha Yue, Tan
Xin Yen, Konrad Plak (Project)
Endless Fragmentsof Time-
MusicUnus Mundus by Joep Beving
Endless Fragments of Time by Deep WatchMoments by Deep Watch
Re by Nils FrahmLa by Nils Frahm
Memories of You by Saeko SekiAmbre by Nils Frahm
SynopsisInspired by movements of clay on the pottery wheel,
‘Endless Fragments of Time’ explores ideas of molding and being
molded, the imprints that people and history leave on each other
and their capacity to be reshaped. Through the work, Yue Ru hopes
to create a space for the audience to immerse themselves solely in
the moments of time unfolding before them.
-
MA YUERU was born in Singapore and trained at Singapore Ballet
Academy and School of the Arts Singapore. She later graduated summa
cum laude from The Boston Conservatory, receiving a Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree in Dance while on The Boston Conservatory and Anne
Cuervo-Philip Pionelli scholarships.
She has worked professionally in the United States and Spain as
a company member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 2, Post:Ballet,
The Move Messenger(s), Present-Day Dance Theater and Danza
Organica, among others, and as a guest dancer at Hubbard Street
Dance Chicago.
She is very grateful to be back home performing for her family
and friends after some years away, and strives to always be
sincere, curious and courageous as an artist.
Choreographer
-
CreditsARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Low Mei YokeCHOREOGRAPHERS &
DANCERS: Keigo Nozaki & Ma YueruDANCERS: Grace Lim, Mark
Robles, Sammantha Yue, Tan Xin Yen, Konrad Plak (Project)
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bernie Ng & Justin KohVIDEOGRAPHER: Express
Oh PhotographyGRAPHIC DESIGNER: Ho Jun Chong (Jaycee)PUBLICITY
TRAILER: Joel Ong
PHOTO CREDITS: Cover Page & Programme by Janel Ang;
Headshots by Faye Tan
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER: Lee XinzhiASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER:
Abel Koh
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Tan May LiCOMPANY ADMINISTRATOR: Ho Jun
Chong (Jaycee)MARKETING EXECUTIVE: Joel OngDIGITAL MARKETING: Ma
YueruMARKETING SUPPORT: Myrah Wonder Manega, Loh Ning Natalie,
Ainin Alfiyani Bte Jailani,Mohamed Ridhwan Bin Mohamed Shariff
DIRECTORS: Tan Chong Poh, Low Mei Yoke, Claudia Poon, Teo Kian
Giap, Lee Hwee MingMEMBERS: Lee Seng Eng, Joanne LeeOVERSEAS
ADVISOR: Wang Yun-Yu (Taiwan)
/
-
DonationsFrontier Danceland believes that contemporary dance is
an important part of Singapore’s growing arts scene, and aims to
promote contemporary dance to the general public while stimulating
thought-provoking, reflective moments in life.
As a non-profit organisation, Frontier Danceland would like to
seek your generous support, to keep our productions and programmes
thriving. If you’re passionate about contemporary dance, you can
help contribute to building an arts-loving culture in Singapore
too!
As an added benefit, your donation will be tax deductible as
Frontier Danceland is a registered Charity in Singapore with
Institute of Public Character status.
frontier.danceland @frontierdanceland /frontierdanceland
Donations can be made online at
https//www.giving.sg/frontier-danceland-ltd
To make a donation by cheque, please ensure that the cheque is
made payable to Frontier Danceland Ltd, and mail it to
90 Goodman Road,Goodman Arts Centre,Block M, #02-51,Singapore
439053
Frontier Danceland offers Friends of Frontier Danceland
memberships with benefits and privileges. Join us now and apply
online at www.frontierdanceland.com or email us at
[email protected]
|
-
Presented by
Frontier Danceland is supported by the National Arts Council
under theMajor Company Scheme for the period 1 April 2019 to 31
March 2022
Frontier Danceland Ltd90 Goodman Road
Goodman Arts CentreBlock M, #02-51/52
Singapore 439053
+65 6336
[email protected]
Venue Partner
With the support of
