Dance

Programme Information

Duration: 3 Years

Award: BA(Hons) Dance

This is a dynamic boutique-programme. Small class sizes enable lecturers to take a personal interest in your well-being and development, with your feedback highly valued. Through a variety of inter-disciplinary collaborations at each level, you are encouraged to question the definition of dance and push its boundaries. The mentoring that guides these collaborative projects creates a stimulating and encouraging environment to assist the development of individual artistic voices.

Inspired by Singapore's multiculturalism, the programme embraces the East and West in its content, approach, and philosophy. International guest artists will visit and share their work and creative processes with you. Their contributions will broaden your perspective of dance and provide important networking opportunities. Both lecturers and visiting guest artists have trained and worked in institutions and companies within Asia, Europe, and America; their culturally diverse aesthetics, dance styles, and philosophies will add new dimensions and sensitivities to your discipline. As such, the programme focuses on helping you to discover new trans-cultural expressive languages.

In the final year, you will receive professional placements with industry partners, and opportunities to apprentice at local dance companies, various studios, or with respected teachers. Graduates of this programme are robustly competitive and are positioned on the forefront of contemporary dance creation. By training with a current, creative and collaborative focus, you will emerge as a dance artist who will challenge and expand the definitions of dance. Emphasising expanding conceptions of artistic practice that are supported by the mastery of contemporary dance and choreographic techniques, the programme includes:

• Performance and technique to develop artistry and comprehension of technical dance skills and styles
• Choreographic expression to encourage creative exploration of dance and an imaginative use of the body
• Critical analysis and theoretical studies to enhance artistic practice through reflective practice and contextualisation

Level 1 establishes a technical, creative, practical, and contextual foundation; different disciplines and theoretical approaches. Level 2 develops more sophisticated creative thought practices to broaden inquiry and knowledge. Level 3 consolidates personal development towards professionalism. Research topics culminate in original thesis and creative output.

Teaching Methods: You will be taught through lectures, seminars, practical presentations, class participation, rehearsals, journals and masterclasses.

Assessments: Assessment is an integral part of the learning process, and will be formative and diagnostic as well as summative and evaluative, providing feedback to students wherever appropriate. Read more about assessments here.

Placement learning is where students are offered opportunities to experience learning outside the classroom in real-life working environments or in approved partner institutions. Read more about placement learning here.

Modules

Level 1

Ballet and Contemporary Technique 1
Ballet is important for its architectural consistency and this class provides a physical understanding of the ballet tradition and aesthetic that complements your study of contemporary forms. You will also become familiar with an array of styles, principles and approaches in contemporary dance.

Performance and Choreographic Studies 1
The three components of this module are:

• Performance Lab 1 – You learn about the role and expectations of professional dancers and the process of staging a dance work. You will be given the opportunity to work with faculty choreographers as well as internationally renowned guest artists.
• Improvisation – An introduction to movement possibilities offered through the study and practice of improvisational methods and theories.
• Composition – An experience-based course designed to introduce you to the many approaches one can take in the making of dances. This course is an exercise in perception and possibilities - what one sees, how one sees, and how one can influence what an audience sees.

Historical Perspectives of Dance
This module begins with discussing the cultural impact of the emergence and development of ballet as a European art form. The development of neo-classical and avant-garde ballet with the rise of America will also be studied in relation to the development of other art forms in the West. The socio-political impact of key figures as well as stylistic contributions made by French, Italian, Danish, Russian, and American ballet from the 17th Century to the beginning of the 20th Century, will be taught. This module then traces the history of contemporary dance from the 20th Century to the present day and how the concept of dance has evolved.

Looking at Dance
An inquiry into the nature of dance as a concept – of what is dance and how to look at it from various defining and influencing elements. You examine philosophical, historical, geographical, political and socio-cultural aspects of dance in order to understand dance in its full context. In addition, dance aesthetics and the interrelationship between the language of dance and the arts is discussed to develop a meaningful perception of dance.

Dance Science
This module is an introduction to the study of the human body and its internal working mechanisms. The study begins with a clear understanding of the body's anatomy, its physiology and the biomechanics that propels movement. It focuses on safe practice in dance in order to enhance performance.

Level 2

Ballet and Contemporary Technique 2
Ballet 2 provides precise technical training that is transferable to other forms of movement and extends the students' physical understanding of classical tradition and aesthetic sensibilities.

Contemporary Dance 2 is driven by various individual styles and teaching methodologies. You will continue to be exposed to different contemporary techniques that are influenced by somatic practices.

Performance and Choreographic Studies 2
The three components of this module are:

• Performance Lab 2 – It develops the rigours and sense of professional discipline introduced in Level 1 by learning repertoire and original choreography from international and local artists; this culminates in both ticketed and free public performances at a variety of venues, giving students a thorough working knowledge of dance production from conception to presentation. You are given the opportunities to take on leadership and mentoring roles within the context of a shared learning experience.
• Physical and Environmental Theatre – You will gain a familiarity with using your voices by learning expression through vocalisation. You will then deepen your engagement with the body through work in physical theatre, and develop your relationship to space through classes in environmental theatre.
• Collaboration I & II – Expands on your understanding of the basic tools of choreography learnt in Level 1's Improvisation and Composition Classes. Collaborative elements from non-dance sources, such as photography, fine art, media art, and music will be introduced to challenge and hone your aesthetic and artistic voice. Active collaboration with students from other disciplines is the focus of these components and is supervised by lecturers from a variety of faculties with experience in creating inter/multi-disciplinary work.

Dance Cultures in Asia
This module traces the history of traditional dance forms in Asia, and their impact on present-day contemporary dance expression. Additionally, Asian aesthetic and various theories such as hybridisation and deconstruction are used to develop their practice as cross-cultural artists.

Performance Theory and Interpretation
This module introduces you to the social, political, and philosophical impact of dance. This component familiarises you with a number of theoretical debates around contemporary dance practice including structuralism and post-structuralism, through which issues of gender, race, body and psyche are discussed.

Level 3

Ballet and Contemporary Technique 3
Ballet 3 builds on the movement vocabulary and strength attained in Level 2. There is an increased emphasis on the performance quality exhibited in the continued exploration of ballet, thus developing artistic expression, physical range, musicality, and performance skills.

Contemporary Dance 3 is driven by various individual styles and teaching methodologies. Your will continue to be exposed to different contemporary techniques.

Performance and Choreographic Studies 3
The focus of this module is the development of dance artists of technical excellence and innovation. Dance training is approached through the rigours of professional dance classes with a focus towards performance and repertory work. You are given leadership responsibilities such as being rehearsal director for specific pieces.

Thesis Research and Writing
This module allows you to consolidate your theoretical study and skills. It enables you to investigate, in detail, an aspect of dance, whether cultural, performance, choreography, education or research, towards a final dissertation of 10,000 words.

Professional Placement
In this module, you gain an understanding of the demands of the industry and consolidate your skills in a professional context. You can choose from a variety of available placements with dance companies, studios and arts organisations.

Faculty Members

Acting Programme Leader
Melissa Quek

• BA (Hons) Dance, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU, USA

Long before she graduated with Honours from NYU's highly competitive Tisch School of the Arts, Melissa Quek was performing professionally with the tammy l wong dance company. On the NAC Arts Bursary (Overseas), she attained a BFA with a double major in Dance and English and American Literature. She then went on to perform and choreograph internationally in the USA, Canada, Korea, China and Malaysia. Her local choreographic commissions have included the "Substation Open-Call 2010" and the "M1 Fringe Festival 2009". She has also performed for choreographers Ricky Sim, Low Mei Yoke, Albert Tiong and Kuik Swee Boon. Despite her busy schedule, Melissa has contributed reviews for "The Business Times" and in 2010 was chosen by the Goethe Institute to represent Singapore at the Dance Reviewers workshop in Jakarta. Having received a coveted grant award from the University of Surrey's Department of Dance, Film and Theatre, Melissa is pursuing her Masters of Arts, Dance Cultures.

Lecturer
Susan Yeung

• BA (Hons) Music, Kingston University, UK
• Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

A music degree graduate of LASALLE and Kingston University, Susan was awarded theCity Contemporary Dance Company Prize upon graduation at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. She joined Ecnad Project Ltd in 2002 and performed in Singapore Art Festival the same year.

Susan has worked with companies such as Jean Wong School of Ballet, Radio Television HK, E-Side Modern Dance, Y-Space Dance Company, South Asli, Unlock Dancing Plaza, Ah Hock & Peng Yu, The Arts Fission Company, MI Arts Ltd, Frontier Danceland, DanzPeople, Moving Arts and other independent artists in the region. She has been an active choreographer, producer and performer since 2000. Her choreography has been featured in Hong Kong, Singapore &China. Her most recent work was commissioned for Singapore M1 Fringe Festival 2010. She is a member of COLLECTIVE mayhem and initiated productions in Singapore since 2005. In 2007 she started working with X-system Entertainment as show director and event manager.

Susan is currently the Program Coordinator & Lecturer of the School of Dance at LASALLE.

Lecturer, Dance
Albert Tiong

• Advanced Certificate Performing Arts (Dance), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

Albert graduated from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts on scholarship in 1996. He was a professional dancer with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan from 1996 to 1999, guest artist with Hong Kong Dance Company in 2000, and principal dancer with the local Odyssey Dance Theatre from 2000 to 2003. Albert was the Singapore representative for World Dance Alliance Asia-Pacific Dance Bridge 2007 Artist Showcase, where he choreographed and performed his solo, Heart Sutra. As an educator, Albert teaches contemporary dance and yoga extensively in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, and currently lectures at LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Albert was commissioned to create Checkmate for Esplanade da:ns Festival 2008 under its Artist Residency programme. He was invited for two consecutive years as guest choreographer for Singapore Management University Arts Festival 2009 and 2010, where Contrary and Urban Delve were presented respectively.

His latest full-length creation is The Passing, commissioned by M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2010. More recently, he choreographed Memory for Terpsichore 2010 – Unveilings, NUS Arts Festival 2010 and Vary for Lasalle College of the Arts – Esplanade da:ns Festival 2010, where the latter was favourably received. As the resident choreographer and training master of Frontier Danceland since 2007, Albert created Self Scan for Singapore Arts Festival - Arts on the Move 2007, co-choreographed Something Wrong (2007), Memory (2007) and The Master and Mistresses (2008), and choreographed a full-length work, Beg Your Pardon? (2009). In 2010, he choreographed and performed a solo, Moving Words, for the company's 02-Square Series 9, D1M3 – One Dance, Three Mutations, featuring 3 Asia male artists. His latest work is Second Chance, featured in CONTACT 2010 – A Week of Dance organized by T.H.E Dance Company. Albert recent work also includes Second Chance (2012) and Heart Sutra (2011) toured in 2011 to France and USA respectively.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Completed High School (Grade 12), Junior College or Pre-University education.
• Recognised Singapore qualification: Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level: Minimum 'Pass' in 2 subjects + General Paper or recognised equivalent.
• Recognised international qualifications: Please click here to view list.

Note:

• Additional subject requirement of Physics or Mathematics with a minimum 'Pass' or recognised equivalent.
• Alternative English qualification: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT80.

AUDITION & INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS

Written Assignments: To be submitted at your audition/interview.

• Be prepared to talk about your favourite dancer and/or a memorable dance performance. What, who inspires you, and why you have chosen to come to LASALLE.
• Write about a dance performance that you have seen recently. Did you like it? Why? (Approx 200-250 words)
• Are Waffles really better than Pancakes? (Approx 200-250 words)

Audition Guidelines

• You will be required to do a one and a half hour Ballet class/Contemporary class during the Audition. Additional Contemporary dance combinations may be given.
• If you feel Contemporary Dance or Ballet does not best demonstrate your natural dance ability, you can request for an opportunity to perform a solo demonstrating another technique, e.g. Jazz or Hip Hop. The duration of the solo is to be 1 to 3 minutes. If you are requesting this opportunity, it should be indicated in the application form, but is subject to approval.
• If you have absolutely no experience in the Ballet/Contemporary, you are to submit a DVD of yourself dancing in the technique that you are familiar with, prior to the audition date, or to bring the DVD with you for the audition.

Things to Note
In preparing for the audition, it is advisable that you thoroughly warm up and that you wear appropriate dance wear and footwear for the audition. Please take note that you may be asked to improvise in your audition.

What are we looking for?
The assessment of your audition will be based on your ability to pick up and replicate steps, show natural dance ability, a good understanding of the chosen technique, a strong performance quality and a passion for movement. We are looking for people who are disciplined, open to learning and are dedicated to growing in their art.

Programme Information

Duration: 3 Years

Awards: BA(Hons) Dance

This is a dynamic boutique-programme. Small class sizes enable lecturers to take a personal interest in your well-being and development, with your feedback highly valued. Through a variety of inter-disciplinary collaborations at each level, you are encouraged to question the definition of dance and push its boundaries. The mentoring that guides these collaborative projects creates a stimulating and encouraging environment to assist the development of individual artistic voices.

Inspired by Singapore's multiculturalism, the programme embraces the East and West in its content, approach, and philosophy. International guest artists will visit and share their work and creative processes with you. Their contributions will broaden your perspective of dance and provide important networking opportunities. Both lecturers and visiting guest artists have trained and worked in institutions and companies within Asia, Europe, and America; their culturally diverse aesthetics, dance styles, and philosophies will add new dimensions and sensitivities to your discipline. As such, the programme focuses on helping you to discover new trans-cultural expressive languages.

In the final year, you will receive professional placements with industry partners, and opportunities to apprentice at local dance companies, various studios, or with respected teachers. Graduates of this programme are robustly competitive and are positioned on the forefront of contemporary dance creation. By training with a current, creative and collaborative focus, you will emerge as a dance artist who will challenge and expand the definitions of dance. Emphasising expanding conceptions of artistic practice that are supported by the mastery of contemporary dance and choreographic techniques, the programme includes:

• Performance and technique to develop artistry and comprehension of technical dance skills and styles
• Choreographic expression to encourage creative exploration of dance and an imaginative use of the body
• Critical analysis and theoretical studies to enhance artistic practice through reflective practice and contextualisation

Level 1 establishes a technical, creative, practical, and contextual foundation; different disciplines and theoretical approaches. Level 2 develops more sophisticated creative thought practices to broaden inquiry and knowledge. Level 3 consolidates personal development towards professionalism. Research topics culminate in original thesis and creative output.

Teaching Methods: You will be taught through lectures, seminars, practical presentations, class participation, rehearsals, journals and masterclasses.

Assessments: Assessment is an integral part of the learning process, and will be formative and diagnostic as well as summative and evaluative, providing feedback to students wherever appropriate. Read more about assessments here.

Placement learning is where students are offered opportunities to experience learning outside the classroom in real-life working environments or in approved partner institutions. Read more about placement learning here.

Modules

Level 1

Ballet and Contemporary Technique 1
Ballet is important for its architectural consistency and this class provides a physical understanding of the ballet tradition and aesthetic that complements your study of contemporary forms. You will also become familiar with an array of styles, principles and approaches in contemporary dance.

Performance and Choreographic Studies 1
The three components of this module are:

• Performance Lab 1 – You learn about the role and expectations of professional dancers and the process of staging a dance work. You will be given the opportunity to work with faculty choreographers as well as internationally renowned guest artists.
• Improvisation – An introduction to movement possibilities offered through the study and practice of improvisational methods and theories.
• Composition – An experience-based course designed to introduce you to the many approaches one can take in the making of dances. This course is an exercise in perception and possibilities - what one sees, how one sees, and how one can influence what an audience sees.

Historical Perspectives of Dance
This module begins with discussing the cultural impact of the emergence and development of ballet as a European art form. The development of neo-classical and avant-garde ballet with the rise of America will also be studied in relation to the development of other art forms in the West. The socio-political impact of key figures as well as stylistic contributions made by French, Italian, Danish, Russian, and American ballet from the 17th Century to the beginning of the 20th Century, will be taught. This module then traces the history of contemporary dance from the 20th Century to the present day and how the concept of dance has evolved.

Looking at Dance
An inquiry into the nature of dance as a concept – of what is dance and how to look at it from various defining and influencing elements. You examine philosophical, historical, geographical, political and socio-cultural aspects of dance in order to understand dance in its full context. In addition, dance aesthetics and the interrelationship between the language of dance and the arts is discussed to develop a meaningful perception of dance.

Dance Science
This module is an introduction to the study of the human body and its internal working mechanisms. The study begins with a clear understanding of the body's anatomy, its physiology and the biomechanics that propels movement. It focuses on safe practice in dance in order to enhance performance.

Level 2

Ballet and Contemporary Technique 2
Ballet 2 provides precise technical training that is transferable to other forms of movement and extends the students' physical understanding of classical tradition and aesthetic sensibilities.

Contemporary Dance 2 is driven by various individual styles and teaching methodologies. You will continue to be exposed to different contemporary techniques that are influenced by somatic practices.

Performance and Choreographic Studies 2
The three components of this module are:

• Performance Lab 2 – It develops the rigours and sense of professional discipline introduced in Level 1 by learning repertoire and original choreography from international and local artists; this culminates in both ticketed and free public performances at a variety of venues, giving students a thorough working knowledge of dance production from conception to presentation. You are given the opportunities to take on leadership and mentoring roles within the context of a shared learning experience.
• Physical and Environmental Theatre – You will gain a familiarity with using your voices by learning expression through vocalisation. You will then deepen your engagement with the body through work in physical theatre, and develop your relationship to space through classes in environmental theatre.
• Collaboration I & II – Expands on your understanding of the basic tools of choreography learnt in Level 1's Improvisation and Composition Classes. Collaborative elements from non-dance sources, such as photography, fine art, media art, and music will be introduced to challenge and hone your aesthetic and artistic voice. Active collaboration with students from other disciplines is the focus of these components and is supervised by lecturers from a variety of faculties with experience in creating inter/multi-disciplinary work.

Dance Cultures in Asia
This module traces the history of traditional dance forms in Asia, and their impact on present-day contemporary dance expression. Additionally, Asian aesthetic and various theories such as hybridisation and deconstruction are used to develop their practice as cross-cultural artists.

Performance Theory and Interpretation
This module introduces you to the social, political, and philosophical impact of dance. This component familiarises you with a number of theoretical debates around contemporary dance practice including structuralism and post-structuralism, through which issues of gender, race, body and psyche are discussed.

Level 3

Ballet and Contemporary Technique 3
Ballet 3 builds on the movement vocabulary and strength attained in Level 2. There is an increased emphasis on the performance quality exhibited in the continued exploration of ballet, thus developing artistic expression, physical range, musicality, and performance skills.

Contemporary Dance 3 is driven by various individual styles and teaching methodologies. Your will continue to be exposed to different contemporary techniques.

Performance and Choreographic Studies 3
The focus of this module is the development of dance artists of technical excellence and innovation. Dance training is approached through the rigours of professional dance classes with a focus towards performance and repertory work. You are given leadership responsibilities such as being rehearsal director for specific pieces.

Thesis Research and Writing
This module allows you to consolidate your theoretical study and skills. It enables you to investigate, in detail, an aspect of dance, whether cultural, performance, choreography, education or research, towards a final dissertation of 10,000 words.

Professional Placement
In this module, you gain an understanding of the demands of the industry and consolidate your skills in a professional context. You can choose from a variety of available placements with dance companies, studios and arts organisations.

Faculty Members

Acting Programme Leader
Melissa Quek

• BA (Hons) Dance, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU, USA

Long before she graduated with Honours from NYU's highly competitive Tisch School of the Arts, Melissa Quek was performing professionally with the tammy l wong dance company. On the NAC Arts Bursary (Overseas), she attained a BFA with a double major in Dance and English and American Literature. She then went on to perform and choreograph internationally in the USA, Canada, Korea, China and Malaysia. Her local choreographic commissions have included the "Substation Open-Call 2010" and the "M1 Fringe Festival 2009". She has also performed for choreographers Ricky Sim, Low Mei Yoke, Albert Tiong and Kuik Swee Boon. Despite her busy schedule, Melissa has contributed reviews for "The Business Times" and in 2010 was chosen by the Goethe Institute to represent Singapore at the Dance Reviewers workshop in Jakarta. Having received a coveted grant award from the University of Surrey's Department of Dance, Film and Theatre, Melissa is pursuing her Masters of Arts, Dance Cultures.

Lecturer
Susan Yeung

• BA (Hons) Music, Kingston University, UK
• Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

A music degree graduate of LASALLE and Kingston University, Susan was awarded theCity Contemporary Dance Company Prize upon graduation at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. She joined Ecnad Project Ltd in 2002 and performed in Singapore Art Festival the same year.

Susan has worked with companies such as Jean Wong School of Ballet, Radio Television HK, E-Side Modern Dance, Y-Space Dance Company, South Asli, Unlock Dancing Plaza, Ah Hock & Peng Yu, The Arts Fission Company, MI Arts Ltd, Frontier Danceland, DanzPeople, Moving Arts and other independent artists in the region. She has been an active choreographer, producer and performer since 2000. Her choreography has been featured in Hong Kong, Singapore &China. Her most recent work was commissioned for Singapore M1 Fringe Festival 2010. She is a member of COLLECTIVE mayhem and initiated productions in Singapore since 2005. In 2007 she started working with X-system Entertainment as show director and event manager.

Susan is currently the Program Coordinator & Lecturer of the School of Dance at LASALLE.

Lecturer, Dance
Albert Tiong

• Advanced Certificate Performing Arts (Dance), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

Albert graduated from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts on scholarship in 1996. He was a professional dancer with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan from 1996 to 1999, guest artist with Hong Kong Dance Company in 2000, and principal dancer with the local Odyssey Dance Theatre from 2000 to 2003. Albert was the Singapore representative for World Dance Alliance Asia-Pacific Dance Bridge 2007 Artist Showcase, where he choreographed and performed his solo, Heart Sutra. As an educator, Albert teaches contemporary dance and yoga extensively in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, and currently lectures at LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Albert was commissioned to create Checkmate for Esplanade da:ns Festival 2008 under its Artist Residency programme. He was invited for two consecutive years as guest choreographer for Singapore Management University Arts Festival 2009 and 2010, where Contrary and Urban Delve were presented respectively.

His latest full-length creation is The Passing, commissioned by M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2010. More recently, he choreographed Memory for Terpsichore 2010 – Unveilings, NUS Arts Festival 2010 and Vary for Lasalle College of the Arts – Esplanade da:ns Festival 2010, where the latter was favourably received. As the resident choreographer and training master of Frontier Danceland since 2007, Albert created Self Scan for Singapore Arts Festival - Arts on the Move 2007, co-choreographed Something Wrong (2007), Memory (2007) and The Master and Mistresses (2008), and choreographed a full-length work, Beg Your Pardon? (2009). In 2010, he choreographed and performed a solo, Moving Words, for the company's 02-Square Series 9, D1M3 – One Dance, Three Mutations, featuring 3 Asia male artists. His latest work is Second Chance, featured in CONTACT 2010 – A Week of Dance organized by T.H.E Dance Company. Albert recent work also includes Second Chance (2012) and Heart Sutra (2011) toured in 2011 to France and USA respectively.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Completed High School (Grade 12), Junior College or Pre-University education.
• Recognised Singapore qualification: Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level: Minimum 'Pass' in 2 subjects + General Paper or recognised equivalent.
• Recognised international qualifications: Please click here to view list.

Note:

• Additional subject requirement of Physics or Mathematics with a minimum 'Pass' or recognised equivalent.
• Alternative English qualification: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT80.

AUDITION & INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS

Written Assignments: To be submitted at your audition/interview.

• Be prepared to talk about your favourite dancer and/or a memorable dance performance. What, who inspires you, and why you have chosen to come to LASALLE.
• Write about a dance performance that you have seen recently. Did you like it? Why? (Approx 200-250 words)
• Are Waffles really better than Pancakes? (Approx 200-250 words)

Audition Guidelines

• You will be required to do a one and a half hour Ballet class/Contemporary class during the Audition. Additional Contemporary dance combinations may be given.
• If you feel Contemporary Dance or Ballet does not best demonstrate your natural dance ability, you can request for an opportunity to perform a solo demonstrating another technique, e.g. Jazz or Hip Hop. The duration of the solo is to be 1 to 3 minutes. If you are requesting this opportunity, it should be indicated in the application form, but is subject to approval.
• If you have absolutely no experience in the Ballet/Contemporary, you are to submit a DVD of yourself dancing in the technique that you are familiar with, prior to the audition date, or to bring the DVD with you for the audition.

Things to Note
In preparing for the audition, it is advisable that you thoroughly warm up and that you wear appropriate dance wear and footwear for the audition. Please take note that you may be asked to improvise in your audition.

What are we looking for?
The assessment of your audition will be based on your ability to pick up and replicate steps, show natural dance ability, a good understanding of the chosen technique, a strong performance quality and a passion for movement. We are looking for people who are disciplined, open to learning and are dedicated to growing in their art.