Season 2022/23
Chinese Dance Fiesta 2022
23 to 30 April 2022
The Chinese Dance Fiesta is finally back this year with a series of programmes aimed to bring the local Chinese dance community together to deepen the public’s understanding and appreciation of Chinese dance while providing more performing opportunities for budding Chinese dance talents. Beside live performances, there will be a Talk & Demonstration on Mongolian Dance.
SOAR: A Devotion
5 to 6 August 2022
Goodman Arts Centre Blackbox
Why do They persevere endlessly? What drives Their boundless perseverance?
Choreographed by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre's Artistic Director Neo Jenny and Creative Director Benedict Soh, “SOAR: A devotion” is inspired by the legendary Huma Bird. In the Hindu scriptures, the Huma Bird is said to never come to rest, living its entire life flying in high sky, even when it lays its eggs. The only time it ceases its flight is when it dies.
Mid-Autumn Celebration Under the BIG Tree
9 September 2022
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy
After 2 years of hiatus, Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT)’s annual outdoor dance carnival, “Under the BIG Tree,” is finally back!
Since its inception in 2015, “Under the BIG Tree” has been a highly raved and well-received event by both the young and old alike over the years. Held under an age-old tree at its premise in East Coast, the outdoor dance carnival will feature a wide variety of activities from mesmerizing dance performances to scrumptious food, exciting games, and more. You can also stand a chance to walk away with attractive prizes!
Emergence 2022
10 December 2022
Goodman Arts Centre Blackbox
EMERGENCE is an initiative by SCDT aimed to provide an avenue for budding choreographers to develop their artistic skills and have an opportunity to present their works to and be recognised by an audience.
EMERGENCE 2022 delves into the realm of self-questioning as well as the reminiscence and reflection of the past, present, and uncertain oncoming of social unity, dependency, and exploitation.