Building human
connections through dance
connections through dance
T.H.E Dance Company’s AEP program is crafted to introduce accessibility to contemporary dance for young learners. Using friendly and uncomplicated themes and ideas, the two programmes are catered to engage secondary school and pre-university students. We believe that creating a positive first impression of the arts is essential to cultivating a deeper appreciation amongst students.
Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise the programme cost; up to 50% of the programme cost for mainstream schools, and up to 70% of the programme cost for Special Education Schools.
The following programme is approved under NAC-AEP 2019 until 31 December 2022. For more information, visit these links: Dance Performance by Main Company (Programme ID: AEP0119265) and Dance Performance by Second Company (Programme ID: AEP0119269).
Instructor: Fiona Thng
Level: Beginner
Day: Mondays
Time: 7 – 8.15pm
Attire: Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in. Wear socks or barefoot as you prefer.
Sign up for her class here!
Born in 1995, Fiona Thng is a dancer, instructor and choreographer who has been exposed to various styles such as locking, hip hop, street jazz, contemporary and jazz. Over the years, she has worked with choreographers such as Ryan Tan, Jeffrey Tan, Zaki Ahmad, and Lisa Keegan. She loves exploring movements and infusing different styles and genres into her work. She joined T.H.E Dance Company in August 2019.
Instructor: Ng Zu You
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Day: Mondays
Time: 8.30 – 9.45pm
Attire: Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in. Wear socks or barefoot as you prefer.
Sign up for his class here!
Ng Zu You started dancing at the age of 13, training in classical Chinese and folk dance with the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Troupe (now known as Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre). He holds a Diploma in Dance from LASALLE College of the Arts, and in 2017 graduated from the Taipei National University of Arts with a Degree in Dance. Zu You was a Dance Artist with T.H.E Dance Company from 2017–2022.
Instructor: Lynette Lim
Level: Intermediate
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7 – 8.15pm
Attire: Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in. Wear socks or barefoot as you prefer.
Sign up for her class here!
Lynette Lim began to explore the world of contemporary dance in 2010 through T.H.E Second Company. In 2015, she completed a BASI Pilates mat certification with Bodylab Taipei, which sparked her interest in mindfulness and movement. In 2017 she joined T.H.E Dance Company as a full-time artist where she had the opportunity to work with Kuik Swee Boon, Dimo Kirilov, Humanhood, Kim Jae Duk, as well as tour in several local and international festivals. Lynette left the company and Singapore in 2019 and is currently based in Valencia, Spain where she continues to explore consciousness in movement and strength in fluidity.
Instructor: Kimberly Long
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 8.30 – 9.45pm
Attire: Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in. Wear socks or barefoot as you prefer.
Sign up for her class here!
Kimberly Long started off with ballet at the age of 6. In 2016, she graduated from SOTA with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. She completed her BA(Hons) Dance Degree at LASALLE College of the Arts in 2019. Her passion to nurture the youth led her to start her journey as an instructor with Jete Dance Studio. She also became a Dance Artist with T.H.E Second Company to continuously develop herself as an artist. Kimberly Long has a strong desire to develop her dance pedagogy and style that focuses on fluidity in movements. She is open to working with various artists in the hopes of layering her voice as an artist. She hopes to continuously carve her path as a dance artist.
Instructors: Fiona Thng & Amelia Stanley
Day/Dates: Saturdays, 4 Mar – 6 May 2023
Time: 10.30am – 12nn
Attire: Dress in comfortable clothing that you can move in. Wear socks or barefoot as you prefer.
Sign up for her course here!
Longing to move like our dance artists but not sure where to start? Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to learn the fundamental techniques of contemporary dance or a seasoned dance hobbyist yearning to unlock greater movement possibilities by building a solid foundation, let’s get back to basics!
This run of Contemporary Dance Foundations will begin with a Dance Science session by physiotherapist Amelia Stanley, followed by 9 weeks of fundamental techniques led by our full-time dance artist, Fiona Thng. Through Amelia’s tips and tricks on body alignment, injury prevention and body conditioning, as well as Fiona’s series of exercises that are infused with T.H.E’s very own HollowBody Methodology, you can expect to discover micro sensations within your body and unearth new ways of expressing yourself.
From basic floorwork and across the floor principles to grasping the concepts behind weight shifts and jumps, the course consists of progressive exercises that cultivate your understanding of your body’s energy flow and enable your body to gradually open up to the myriad of possibilities that contemporary dance movement can bring.
At T.H.E, we realise the importance of bringing art closer to the people. Our outreach projects aim to bring contemporary dance closer to the community. Dance as an art form is an integral part of any community. It serves as a reflection of the community’s culture; it entertains and brings people together. Projects initiated have included performances of excerpts of our repertoire at various community venues and public spaces such as libraries, and using dance to promote social messages.
It is our hope that these projects will raise the community’s awareness and interest in dance and art. Our mission is to promote dance and art as an essential part of everyone’s lifestyle, an activity that is positive, healthy and engaging for people from all walks of life. Do check this space frequently to find out more about our latest outreach projects and how you can be a part of them.
To engage and work with us on community outreach programmes, email education@the-dancecompany.com
T.H.E Dance Company is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme for the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023.
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