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Singapore

The search for identity is a recurring theme. Dance in Singapore
By Tara Tan

Singapore, a multi-cultural city of nearly 5 million people, has a growing arts audience. Formerly part of the British colony in the 19th century, Singapore was a popular trading port-of-call because of its unique geographical location. Traders from Asia and the rest of the world immigrated to the tiny island at the Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and called it their home.More ...

Choreographers

Joavien Ng

Joavien Ng began her career as a performer and choreographer in 1997 after graduating from La Salle School of Performing Arts. Her works have been presented by various Singaporean and international arts organizations. More ...

Theatres and Institutions

Victoria Theatre

Built in the 1862, the Victoria Theatre is one of the oldest performance venues in Singapore. The 904-seat auditorium is housed in the white Victorian-style building with a clock tower near City Hall. Its neighbouring venue is the Concert Hall, which is used for music recitals and orchestral performances. More ...

Education and Funding

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

The oldest formal arts institution in Singapore, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), offers diploma, degree and post-graduate programmes in visual arts, dance, drama and fashion. Its curriculum is strongly embedded in the traditional arts, with an emphasis on the fusion of Eastern and Western influences. More ...