Performing Arts in Singapore

O School

O School is a Singapore-based charity with IPC status. Our mission is to build dance communities and develop the dance economy through various programs and initiatives. O School is also a major arts company supported by the National Arts Council. Born from pivotal conversations between founder Kenny Low and professional dancer Ryan Tan, we were first established in 2006 as a social enterprise. Recognizing the challenges faced by Singaporean dancers, such as unstable income and limited growth opportunities, Kenny created O School to invest in the talent of youth street-style dancers. Today, O School is a vibrant performing arts hub offering performances, dance classes, talent management, creative production, and space solutions. We are proud of our strong track record of community engagement, reaching over participants annually, and are committed to expanding our reach even further. Join us to Move Your World!

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Ballet Classique Singapore

Ballet Classique is dedicated to providing our students a world-class education in the Russian Vaganova ballet method. By offering this time-honoured system, which has produced some of the greatest dancers in history, we aim to set the standard for ballet instruction in Singapore with a team of high calibre instructors.

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Bluefruit Consulting

Bluefruit Consulting offers strategic advice and tactical support for performing arts organisations looking to work, grow and tour, in Singapore and the Region. With over 20 years of international experience in the arts, corporate, and non-profit sectors, Bluefruit bridges the gap between artistic vision and strategic business insight, helping clients navigate and thrive in complex cultural landscapes. We provide a unique blend of dramaturgical thinking, on-the-ground market insight, and cross-cultural expertise, enabling and empowering arts organisations to tell their stories, engage new audiences, and navigate the challenges of international collaboration. Our Services: Strategic Market Entry: Providing localised insights and practical support for international arts companies entering Singapore and the Australasia market. Cross-Cultural Dramaturgy: Advising on setting and story development, cultural adaptation, and audience engagement to ensure artistic impact. Stakeholder Engagement: Building connections with local partners, venues, and collaborators to maximize the potential of international collaborations and productions. Audience and Community Development: Crafting long-term strategies to generate true resonance with diverse, culturally complex audiences, benefiting both local and international artist development. Why Choose Bluefruit? Deep, Lived Experience: With decades of experience in Singapore, Australia, the UK, India, and the Middle East, we understand the cultural nuances that shape audience behaviours and artistic choices. On-the-Ground Expertise: As your trusted local partner, we provide the insights and networks needed to make a real impact in the region, so you don’t feel like an outsider. Dramaturgical Mindset: We're passionate about research and contextualisation and apply the critical, audience-centered thinking of a dramaturg to every project, ensuring that your artistic vision & ambition aligns with market & audience realities.

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Smu Chinese Orchestra

Since its inception in 2009, SMU Chinese Orchestra (SMUCO) has distinguished itself through various cross-disciplinary works and creative programming under the baton of Quek Ling Kiong, Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. In 2019, SMUCO celebrated its 10th anniversary with a commemorative concert Perfect 10 - FM SMUCO. While COVID-19 had paused live performances, SMUCO continued to be creative and adaptable through presenting virtual performances such as the 2020 production, To Gather as part of the SMU Arts Fest. In 2022, SMUCO returned to the physical stage with Spring Rhapsodies. SMUCO celebrated its 15th year with GLOR1OU5 in 2023, performing to almost 700 people. Today, under the direction of Artistic Consultant Quek Ling Kiong and Principal Conductor Heng Xiangle, SMUCO continues to pursue its passion for Chinese Orchestral music, preserving traditions whilst incorporating contemporary influences, and endeavours to always deliver exceptional music to its audience.

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Th R Abts

Thereabouts Theatre grounds itself in the form of “site-specific x dance-theatre” and was founded in September 2017 by Elizabeth Kow and Sabriena Loh, who write, co-direct and choreograph original work. Together, the work achieved must reflect 1) creative liberty and must be inclusive of each individual performer’s original input/ideas, 2) authenticity and accuracy through research and thorough inquiry; this applies across the entire body of work, be it in regards to the history of a chosen site or the revisitation and telling of a moment/memory 3) and a sense of growth; we aim to encourage fellow performers and their audience to constantly grow and sharpen one’s awareness of the social, emotional and political self through our chosen form. • Okay. But what is site-specific theatre? Site-specific is a process of choosing a site whether outdoors or indoors, and responding to the historicity and physical elements of both natural and man-made environments. This is driven by the curiosity of the possibilities of a site being the focal point of a performance, which challenges our perceived reality. • And what about dance theatre? Dance theatre, on the other hand, is a form that amalgamates dance practice and theatrical methods of stage performance, which deviates from traditional beliefs of how dance and theatre are performed. • Why combine the two? We are intrigued by how this form accommodates phenomena of the immediacy of feeling through non-linear storytelling. Through it, we are constantly challenged to negotiate these creative and psychological perimeters in greater depth and detail.

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Annette Lee Music

Annette Lee, who is also known as “Sue Ann” from SGAG, is a singer-songwriter who writes about the human condition, and finds honesty and hope in her reveries. Inspired by both acoustic and electronic sounds, she has released her debut 5-song EP,"All Our Achilles Heels" in September 2017, produced by Scott Cash and Ed Cash. Apart from making music, Annette is also a filmmaker, and is the lead writer and director (and sometimes actor) at media page SGAG- Album summary: Why didn't Achilles' mother just dip him again into the water holding the other heel? The story of Achilles goes that when he was a baby, his mother dipped him in the River Styx, which offered powers of invulnerability. However, as she held Achilles by the heel, his heel was not washed over by the water of the magical river. So why didn't she just dip him again? Perhaps she simply forgot? Or perhaps Homer (the author of the Achilles story) understood that Achilles needed a weakness in order for his readers to identify with Achilles. Whichever the case, its undeniable that weakness is what defines us as human. And just when we think we're perfect, we're then undone by others' mistakes- I feel that in this world that celebrates strength, we're starting to lose our ability to deal with inevitable weaknesses. And that is why i hope you'll love this album as much as i have. P.S. It's also possible Achilles mother didn't wash him again because double dipping is socially frowned upon hahaha

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Creative Tree Sg

Creative Tree is a company dedicated to providing arts education in dance, theatre, and music enrichment and performance for Singapore's preschools and mainstream schools. For the past 18 years, we have proudly delivered our professional services nationwide. To ensure our programmes remain relevant to the needs of today’s education landscape, Creative Tree collaborates closely with the National Arts Council, schools, teachers, instructors, and arts practitioners.

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Distinct Creative Arts

Distinct Creative Arts (DCA) is a dance school and social enterprise that leverages dance as a powerful tool to educate, engage, and empower. Through our various dance courses, we reach out to thousands of kids and youths every week, including those who are marginalised or at-risk. Looking to bring a touch of creativity, energy, and artistry to your events? Let us know how we can collaborate to bring your vision to life. Hip Hop | Breaking | Tumbling | K-pop | Jazz | raiSE member

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Larks Improv Theatre

LIT’s mission is to enrich lives in Singapore through the art of improvisational theatre. By providing quality classes, corporate training workshops, event performances, and entertaining improv shows, we resolve to build and maintain a positive, thriving community where people are valued, form meaningful connections, and are empowered to find their voice.

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One Choral Company

Mission To uphold choral excellence, nurture the next generation of choral musicians and foster musical connections and collaborations.

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The Musicians Initiative

Established in 2017, MI strives to be a leading artistic platform known for its musical excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to making classical music accessible to all segments of the community. We have worked with the National Arts Council, Tote Board, Rajah & Tann Asia, PARKROYAL, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Private Museum and Passel Estate. MI is a registered charity in Singapore. Contact us for a collaboration.

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Victoria Chinese Orchestra

Victoria Chinese Orchestra (VACO) is a creative community of musicians hailing from a diverse range of backgrounds. This diversity extends to their music, where the orchestra goes beyond the cultural boundaries and explores various forms of music with the goal of introducing new perspectives, reinventing the arts and improving and enriching lives in the society. Formerly established as an alumni orchestra of Victoria Junior College, VACO branched out to become an independent, non-profit organization with a social responsibility. Open and inclusive, it attracted many through her cause and music. Within the first year of her inception, the orchestra had collaborated with various organisations such as the National Parks Board (NParks), the National Arts Council (NAC), nEbO, Disabled People's Association and Very Special Arts. VACO has also staged events such as An Enchanted Evening with Silver Gems under NAC, a musical featuring three generations of performers under the baton of Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s Resident Conductor Mr Quek Ling Kiong (2015); a joint concert in Taipei with the National Taiwan University of Arts under the the latter's invitation (2015); Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony, a cultural educational show at Marina Bay Sands upon invitation from IMC Organization Ltd and Chung Hua Cultural Education Centre (2016 & 2017); and an outdoor performance collaborating with visually impaired erhu prodigy Stephanie Ow as part of the 1 Disabled People's Association & Very Special Arts Joint Flag Day, to raise funds and inspire empathy for people with disabilities (2017). The orchestra is currently based in Pasir Ris Elias Community Club, where they continue to curate musical productions and workshops that engage both performers and audiences through their imaginative use of Chinese instruments as a medium for thematic expression and cultural exposition and reflection.

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Dance To Bliss

Dance to bliss is a conscious movement community based in Singapore and Japan. We offer various movement classes, workshops and retreat including Sacred earth mystical belly dance, Tribal fusion belly dance, Oriental belly dance and Cosmic dance. Dance to bliss is founded by Japanese dance artist Nashwa in 2016, who was mentored by one of pioneer practitioners who has brought healing beauty of feminine energy into belly dance. Nashwa has been teaching and performing internationally over 10 years including Japan, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong and Bali. Her unique approach to belly dance has been featured at CNA in 2017. Our mission is to share dance as a healing art from, inspire creative freedom, and guide each individual to spark her/his own bliss. Let's dance to bliss!

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Pw Jazz-Ski Art

My the best photos taken in the last two decades printed on canvas and nicely framed. A beautiful works of art you can hang on the wall. For time being you can get them through Singaporean e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Lazada or Qoo10.

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Bx Studio Singapore

BX Studio, located in the heart of Singapore, is a dance studio dedicated to foster a vibrant community for dancers of all levels. Specialising in open choreo, girl style, and heels, BX Studio has established itself in the local dance scene. We offer a variety of classes, courses, and performance opportunities to nurture and develop the dance skills of our diverse student base.

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Justino & Ching Dance Academy

Justino & Ching Dance Academy offers dance classes and provides an encouraging and conducive environment for students of all ages to grow and achieve their fullest potential. We strive to deliver high quality trainings, while nurturing each student's talent and style.

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Poly Stage F'actor

Ngee Ann Polytechnic English Drama Club, also known as the Poly Stage F'Actor, was founded in the late 80s. Over the years, the club has staged numerous plays including The Merchant of Venice, RAW, and 4 A.M. With thirty highly dedicated and talented members who are passionate about theatre and the arts, Poly Stage F’Actor is currently led by Acting coach and Director Warren Baumgart Jr from Wag The Dog Theatre. Today, the Drama Club continues to nurture talented young thespians, spreading the knowledge and beauty of theatrical arts to the community.

Tang Renaissance

Tang Renaissance is a registered arts charity since May 2017 and recognised as an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) by the Commissioner of Charities since August 2021. We are the only charity in Singapore that presents Shanghai Yue Opera performances because we see the importance of preserving the cultural heritage and values of this traditional art form. After nearly 20 years of promoting the traditional art form of Shanghai Yue Opera. We aim to be an ambassador for Shanghai Yue Opera in Singapore and to provide a platform for practitioners to hone their craft. We collaborate with groups overseas for cross-fertilization of ideas, talents and sharing of intellectual properties. Tang Renaissance has trained more than 100 talents locally and hosted more than 50 shows over the past 16 years across the regions (Penang, Shanghai, Nanjing, Vietnam, etc). We are committed to continually provide training and performance opportunities to existing performers and to people who are interested in learning about Chinese Culture.

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Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre 新加坡华族舞蹈剧场

The Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT) is an innovative yet grounded dance company that inspires, nurtures and connects through dance while contributing to Singapore's vibrant arts scene. The dance theatre visions itself to be internationally recognised for its distinctive works that showcase Singapore heritage and cultural identity. Founded in 1990 by Madam Lim Moi Kim, SCDT was previously known as the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Theatre, which began as an avocational troupe offering Chinese dance courses and performing opportunities for dance enthusiasts under the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Troupe. Over the years, SCDT made remarkable achievements and contributed significantly to the local performing arts scene. Its ticketed dance performance, “ACT Dance Night”, which featured a repertoire of original works, was especially well-received by renowned industry practitioners and the general public. As SCDT became more established, it was frequently invited to perform at prestigious local and overseas events and dance festivals.

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The Finger Players Ltd 十指帮

The Finger Players is one of Singapore’s leading theatre companies, best known for inventively fusing puppetry elements into its visually-arresting productions, and its strong advocacy of puppetry. Founded in The Finger Players strives to be a centre of research and development for the creation and performance of puppetry in Singapore. In 2019, The Finger Players became the first arts collective in Singapore to operate on a rotating artistic director model, with each Artistic Director helming the fort for a stipulated tenure. The Artistic Director is supported by a team of core members who are integral to The Finger Players since its inception. The company currently operates three branches: Main Season The company’s annual offering of edgy and original works, that adopts an interdisciplinary approach and- pushes the envelope of puppetry - expands the imagination of puppetry - with puppetry at the core of its creation. International Season The company is one of Singapore’s most prolific international touring companies, and has actively been touring its productions since promoting Singapore’s brand of puppetry internationally. Outreach Season Using puppetry, the company reaches out to an average of students and members of the public annually, through performances and workshops with schools, communities and institutions. The Finger Players is a non-profit organisation with Institution of Public Character (IPC) status, a recipient of the National Arts Council’s Major Grant for the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, and a member of the Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance.

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Dance & Arts Bureau Dab 舞艺坊

Established since 2017, with a group of passionate individual who envisions and believe in preserving the very root of our Chinese’s Heritage (Culture and Values) through the performing arts to all different walk of life. Dance & Arts Bureau (DAB) aims to retain and strengthen our Chinese culture and values among our children, adults and marginalize through the dance and performing arts.

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We Chinese Dancetech 舞忆工作室

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