Singapore Dance Theatre presents Swan Lake 2015

Singapore Dance Theatre presents Swan Lake 2015 

3 – 6 December 2015
Esplanade Theatre 

For 6 years and above

With an ever-compelling story and technically demanding choreography, this is the ballet not to be missed! An ideal performance for seasoned audiences and novice attendees, Swan Lake offers a clear plot to follow and a spectacle unlike any other. With exquisite costumes and enchanting moments, this classic piece remains to be the favourite ballet of many children and adults.

A timeless masterpiece by the legendary choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, Swan Lake is well established in SDT’s repertoire. The company premiere was in December 2007, and has since been restaged in 2009 and 2012. 

Synopsis

The story begins with Prince Siegfried, who goes hunting. While hunting, Prince Siegfried sees an amazing swan. As he takes aim to shoot, the swan turns into a beautiful woman. The woman, Odette, tells the prince that she is a princess who has come under the spell of an evil sorcerer called Rothbart. During the day, she must be a swan. At night, she is allowed to be a human again. The spell can only be broken if a nobel prince swears eternal fidelity to her. She tells Prince Siegfried that if he refuses her, she must remain a swan forever. Prince Siegfried falls madly in love with Odette. The Royal Family hosts a party at the palace to celebrate the Prince’s 21st birthday. Prince Siegfried, under a spell casted by Rothbart, accidentally proposes to Odile, Rothbart’s daughter, believing that she is really Odette. Princess Odette, who appears at the party, witnesses Siegfried declaring his love for Odile and feels doomed. The prince returns to Odette at the lakeside and she forgives him. The prince defeats Rothbart in a battle which finally releases Odette and all the swan maidens from the spell to become women once again.

Tickets from: www.sistic.com.sg

More information from:
W: www.singaporedancetheatre.com 

Credits: Singapore Dance Theatre
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Dance Appreciation Series - Introduction to Sleeping Beauty 2015

Dance Appreciation Series - 

Introduction to Sleeping Beauty

By Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) 

In collaboration with Esplanade – theatres on the bay

1 February 2015, Sun

Esplanade Concert Hall

1pm & 4pm (1hr, no intermission)

Opening its 2015 Season, Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) reawakens the magic of the world's favourite fairytale, Sleeping Beauty. Be enchanted as the magical kingdom of castles, fairies, forests and spells, come alive to present a visual spectacle of beauty and dance.

One of the most famous ballets in the world, Sleeping Beauty tells the timeless tale about a beautiful princess, a spell of 100 years sleep, a charming prince and a true love's kiss which undoes the spell and awakens the kingdom's slumber. This ballet ends with a glorious wedding celebration with all your favourite fairy tale characters joining in the festivities. 

Choreographed by Marius Petipa, and set to a rich score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty was set for SDT in 2010 by Artistic Director Janek Schergen, and it features more than 150 stunning costumes designed by Tracy Grant Lord.

Told through narration and dance excerpts, this hour long performance of Introduction to Sleeping Beauty is the perfect spellbinding treat for all ages.

Come dressed in your favourite character costumes and get to take photographs with the cast after the show! 

Tickets and more information from:

W: www.esplanade.com 

Credits: Esplanade Singapore

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PLAYtime! The Magic Ocean

PLAYtime! The Magic Ocean

Directed by Ian Loy, Music by Stan x Soap

Recommended for 2 – 4 year olds

6 – 10 & 12 - 15 Feb 2015, Fri – Tue & Thu - Sun

Esplanade Recital Studio

Come on an underwater adventure down below at The Magic Ocean.

Swim with fishes great and small or crawl sideways with the friendly crab and starfish. Hide and play peek-a-boo in a large clam shell or peacefully glide through the sea with turtles. 

Get ready to ride the rolling waves or flee far, far away from the fearsome shark. 

In this theatrical experience, children will discover a magical world through a visual and aural spectacle that combines interaction, shadow play as well as music.

So sit along the seabed, among the bright and colourful corals and watch the wonders of the sea come alive in The Magic Ocean. 

Tickets and more information from: 

W: www.esplanade.com/playtime 

Credits: Esplanade Singapore

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Octoburst 2014, 3 - 6 October - Singapore

Octoburst! A Children's Festival

3 - 6 October 2014

Esplanade - Theatre on the Bay

In celebration of Children’s Day on 3 Oct 2014, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay will present Octoburst!, a festival of arts and culture dedicated to children.

Over the four-day festival, children and their families will be able to bond through a line-up of ticketed and non-ticketed programmes.

The festival’s wide range of arts activities and performances have been put together to inspire children and to cultivate their interest in the arts.

This year’s festival highlights include:

1. Something very far away by UK’s Unicorn Theatre – a production that uses puppetry, music, sound and live animation to explore the themes of love, loss, space and time.

2. Introduction to Ballet Classics by the Singapore Dance Theatre – an hour-long performance specially created to introduce young audiences to the world’s most famous classical ballets including Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and Nutcracker.

3. Octoburst! Drawing Competition and Colouring Fun – Esplanade’s popular annual free drawing competition and colour activity held on Children’s Day.

Tickets and more information from:

W: http://www.esplanade.com/octoburst/2014/

Credits: Esplanade

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Peter & Blue’s Forest Adventure, 5 - 8 June 2014

Peter & Blue’s Forest Adventure 

Presented by Singapore Dance Theatre

5 - 8 June 2014 | Esplanade Theatre Studio

For ages 3 and above

Back by popular demand, Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) will be restaging Peter & Blue’s Forest Adventure from 5 - 8 June at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. Created by SDT Artistic Director Janek Schergen, this hour- long children’s ballet production brings together meaningful morals in a time of fun and adventure.

On a sunny midsummer morning, Peter, his dog Blue and cat Calico, venture into the enchanted forest in search of treats to surprise his mother on her birthday. 

In the woods, Peter and Blue meet the forest guardians, the Blueberry Boys, who lead them into the most secluded and magical part of the forest. On their journey, they meet many new friends - Mr and Mrs Strawberry, the Apple Blossom Girls, the trouble-making Thistle, Thorn, and Acorn, and the charming flowers Lilac, Rose, and Snapdragon. Each generously gives Peter special treasures to add to his mother’s birthday basket.

Peter and Blue are escorted home by their new friends, where Peter presents his mother with the basket of goodies. As the day ends, Mother tucks Peter into bed, and the forest folk watch as he falls asleep after his day of adventure.

Meet-the-characters and photo-taking session will also take place after the show.

TICKETS from https://www.sistic.com.sg

More information from:

W: http://www.singaporedancetheatre.com/

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Let’s Play Pretend, 8 - 15 May 2014, Singapore

Let’s Play Pretend

Directed by Ian Loy & Music by Stan x Soap

8 – 11 & 13 – 15 May 2014

Thu – Sun & Tue – Thu

Weekday shows: 9.30am & 11am

Weekend and Public Holiday shows: 11am, 2pm & 4pm

Esplanade Recital Studio

Three children, feeling bored and just a little blue,

Stretch! Groan! Yawn! “Oh...What shall we do?”

One with a bright idea gave a sudden shout,

“Let’s play pretend while Ma and Pa are out and about!”

What is that tall, dark shadow dancing on the wall?

If we make-believe, it could be anything at all!

It could be a doggy with a wet, droozly nose,

Or a grumpy, grumbly dragon, nobody knows!

So let’s play pretend with the three and you will see,

How much fun your imagination can be!

Learn about sharing and working together in a theatrical experience filled with colourful projections, movement and music. Let the imagination of your young ones take flight with a vibrant fantastical landscape that will thrill and delight!

Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC’s authorized agents. 

SISTIC hotline: +65 6348 5555. 

More information from:

T: +65 +65 6828 8377

W: http://www.esplanade.com/

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Mosaic Music Makers (Ukulele Adventure) Workshop 2014

UKULELE ADVENTURE! 

A PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP

9 Mar, Sun, 2pm & 4pm

Esplanade Bay Room

Go on an ukulele adventure at this interactive workshop specially designed for parents and their children. Discover fun and interesting facts about the tropical instrument and learn how to play simple chords and strumming patterns that will have you performing fun songs as a duo long after the workshop ends.

Conducted by Az Samad

More information from:

W: http://mosaicmusicfestival.com/2014/mosaicmusicmakers

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PLAYtime! Hello Yasmin, Feb 2013

PLAYtime! Hello Yasmin

Directed by Ian Loy

19 – 23 Feb 2014, Wed – Sun

25 – 27 Feb 2014, Tue – Thu

Esplanade Recital Studio

When she’s asked about things that grow,

Yasmin smiles because she knows.

She thinks of seeds, all hard and smooth,

and how they change and grow.

Plant a seed into the ground,

and watch it sprout from the mound.

First comes roots then come leaves,

and soon enough you’ll see trees.

If you’re lucky, flowers bloom,

and the air is filled with sweet perfume!

Isn’t it amazing how things grow?

Some grow fast, some grow slow.

Some grow up and some grow WHOAH!

Come outdoors with our dear Yasmin,

and be amazed by how things grow! 

Tickets from Sistic (W: http://www.sistic.com.sg T: +65 6348 5555)

More information from:

W: www.esplanade.com/playtime

F: https://www.facebook.com/playtime.esplanade

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PLAYtime! Hello Adam, 3-9 Nov 2013

PLAYtime! Hello Adam

Directed by Daniel Jenkins
For ages 2 - 4 years old

3, 4 & 9 Nov 2013, Sun, Mon & Sat

11am, 2pm & 4pm

5 – 8 Nov 2013, Tue – Fri

9.30am & 11am

Esplanade Recital Studio

Skip into the Playground and join Adam as he runs, rolls, leaps and bounces. There’s so much to do in Adam’s playground! Hop and skip round and round and rock backwards and forwards with laughter as Adam clowns around. Join at Hello Adam to learn some verbs and move your body in ways you’ll always remember!

40mins, no intermission.

Audience will be seated on the floor.

Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC’s authorised agents (SISTIC hotline: +65 6348 5555).

For Bookings and more information:

W: www.esplanade.com/playtime

F: https://www.facebook.com/playtime.esplanade

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OCTOBURST, 4 - 6 Oct 2013, Esplanade Theatre

OCTOBURST

4 - 6 Oct 2013

Esplanade Theatre

FREE SHOWS | TICKETED SHOWS | PARENTALK | DRAWING COMPETITIONS & COLOURING FUN

mOOn ballOOn

4 − 6 Oct, Fri − Sun 

Esplanade Theatre Studio

A Prince's Journey

5 − 6 Oct, Sat − Sun 

Esplanade Recital Studio

Dance Appreciation Series

6 Oct, Sun

AND MANY MORE...........

More information from http://www.esplanade.com/octoburst/2013/index.html and links given above!

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Sleeping Beauty shows on Oct 6 and Dec 13-16 at Esplanade Theatre

DAS: Introduction to Sleeping Beauty
6 October, 4pm
Esplanade Theatre

In line with Children’s Day this October, Singapore Dance Theatre and Esplanade is organizing Dance Appreciation Series: An Introduction to Sleeping Beauty. This performance will captivate young audiences with an hour of magic, fantasy, fairies, princes, princesses and exquisite dancing, celebrating the beauty of dance and the element of hope that we all embrace. This performance includes the Prologue with the Lilac Fairy, and Act III (Aurora’s Wedding) of the ballet.

Sleeping Beauty
13 – 16 December
Esplanade Theatre

Sleeping Beauty is considered to be the pinnacle of classical ballet repertoire. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and set to a soaring score composed by Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty tells the timeless story of young Princess Aurora who falls prey to the evil fairy Carabosse. Only a kiss from a handsome prince will break the spell and ensure her future happiness.  Sleeping Beauty features some of the most famous and demanding choreography and, in its opulence, dynamism, formal rigour and sensitivity to the sheer pleasures of choreographed stagecraft, epitomizes perhaps better than any other production, the meaning of classical ballet. 

Time :  

13 & 14 December, 8pm

15 December, 1pm, 8pm

16 December, 1pm, 7pm

Tickets are available through all SISTIC outlets and SDT office from 24 September 

2012.

Singapore Dance Theatre 
Fort Canning Centre 
2nd Storey, Cox Terrace
Singapore 179618

T: +65 63380611

W: http://www.singaporedancetheatre.com/

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