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Join us at these sessions where we spotlight the artists. Get to know them as artists and individuals, listen to their personal perspectives on art and life, and gain an appreciation of their fascinating creative journeys.
10.30am (90 mins), Esplanade Concert Hall
$20 each session
Package: $25 for all 3 sessions
26 May 2010, Wed
Music Composition Masterclass by Nitin Sawhney (UK)
9am (90 mins), $20
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Nitin Sawhney will demonstrate different techniques, perspectives and diverse possibilities of musical composition and performance.
Participants should have prior experience in music composition and performance.
27 May 2010, Thu
An Introduction to Nankuan and Liyuan Music by Han Tang Yuefu Ensemble (Taiwan)
4.30pm (90 mins), $20
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Chen Mei-O, artistic director of the Han Tang Yuefu Ensemble, together with a musician and a dancer, will give a demonstration and talk for participants who are keen to know more about Nankuan music and Liyuan dance traditions.
No experience in playing Chinese music instrument required
28 May 2010, Fri
Body & Movement Masterclass by Aditi Mangaldas (India)
9am (90 mins), $20
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Aditi Mangaldas shares with participants her methods of working with the body using kathak techniques.
Recommended for dance practitioners, dance students or those with dance/movement experience.
Introduction to Cambodian Classical Dance by Amrita Performing Arts (Cambodia)
2pm (90 mins), $20
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Cambodian classical dance, a UNESCO world heritage treasure, has four main roles – male, female, the giant (or demon) and the monkey – all performed by female dancers except for the monkey. The class will be led by senior master Sam Sathya, along with dancers of Amrita Performing Arts, including one of the great monkey dancers in Cambodia, Phon Sopheap. An overview and demonstration of court dance and the male version of the classical dance, Lakhaon Kaol, will be followed by a practical session covering basic gestures and movements of the male, female and monkey roles.
Recommended for dance practitioners and dance students though prior dance experience is not necessary
Contemporary Dance Masterclass by Jecko Siompo (Indonesia)
4.30pm (90 mins)
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Jecko Siompo, one of Indonesia’s most exciting names in contemporary dance in recent years, takes participants through his unique style of dancing and movement.
Recommended for dance practitioners, dance students or those with dance / movement experience.
29 May 2010, Sat
Training Principles of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan by Lee Ching-Chun (Taiwan)
9am (90 mins), $20
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Conducted by Cloud Gate’s Associate Artistic Director, Lee Ching-Chun, this workshop takes participants through explorations in contemporary dance and some the company’s training techniques including breathing, Tai Chi Tao Yin (an ancient form of Chi Kung), meditation and martial arts.
Requirements: At least 1-2 years of body training (dance, theatre or movement)
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