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A Peek into the Dancer’s Life

Overview

Programme IDAEP0120857
Programme TypePerformance
Recommended Size 30 - 2000
Language English
Programme Format On-site, Digital, Blended (mix of on-site and digital)
Cost $2300.00 Per session
Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Dance - Flamenco, Ballet, Ballroom, Hip-hop/K-pop, Choreography
Student Profile Primary Lower, Primary Middle, Primary Upper, Secondary Lower, Secondary Upper, JC/CI, ITE, SPED
Duration
Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre Theatre - General Drama skills/Acting
 
Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis “A peek into the dancer’s life – a dance story about dreams, dedication and motivation”. The dance community has grown largely in recent years, especially among the youths in Singapore. While the art form is beginning to gain more recognition and appreciation, not many understand the commitments, sacrifices and hard work dancers have to put in in order to master their craft. Some of them face various stereotypes, negativities and even misunderstandings from the people around them, such as family and their peers. Despite all of these, these dancers press on and continue to work even harder just for one common goal in mind – to do better in their passion. “A peek into the dancer’s life” is a 30 min long dance and multi-media performance. It presents 3 dancers whose trainings vary in terms of culture, technique and style, which are Ballet, Hip hop and Latin American dance. In this performance, the dancers will present a few short performances showing the essence and techniques of their dance forms. They will also share interesting ‘behind-the-scenes’ stories and obstacles they each have to overcome as they pursue their dreams. The finale features a new dance fusion created by the dancers – the birth of an artistic collaboration which was inspired by their friendship, their love for dancing, and their commitment to excel in their passion. Note: All characters in the stories are based on real life dancers from Singapore. Their names have been changed in order to protect their privacy. Dancer 1 - Clara, a Ballerina, 18, started dancing at 15-year-old, who was considered comparatively a late starter in ballet. Her first encounter with ballet was through her secondary school’s CCA dance group. Dancer 2 - Riz, a male hip hop dancer, 22, faces peer pressure and family’s disapproval as he pursues a career in dance. “Boys should not dance!!! How are you going to support your wife and kids?” are common remarks he receives throughout his dance pursuit. Dancer 3 - Emily, 25, a Latin Dancer, an accountant by day, works extremely hard in order to pay for her dance competitions and dance costumes. This programme comes with an online resource blog where students can embark on self-directed learning to further reflect and articulate their thoughts and ideas. Content: 1) Dance making process/Dancers interviews 2) Post a question to our dancers and creative team via our blog comment. 3) Quizzes, QnA (google form) and Discussion (Handout) 4) Curated articles related to dance and performance theme on social-emotional competencies. Optional: Post-show talk and interaction with Dancers Trailer https://vimeo.com/501315987 Programme Format: • Live – Performance on-site • Digital – Pre-recorded performance on Vimeo • Blended - A combination of Digital with option of a live/zoom host
Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture, Articulate Thoughts & Ideas
Point of Emphasis Life Skills
Lesson Goal #1 Appreciate the diversity of dance styles and engage/relate with the personal dance journeys shared by local dancers through the performance.
Lesson Goal #2 Respond and articulate their feelings, thoughts or opinions actively through post show talk, discussion questions and online resource blog.
Lesson Goal #3 Learn and reflect that determination, perseverance and self-belief are essential and powerful life skills to achieving one’s goal.

Audio/Sound System, Microphone

Clean and empty Stage/Projector/ Stage light preferably for Live Performance Format Stable internet connection for Digital/Blended Format

The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote arts appreciation amongst students.

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Offered by:

Creative Tree

Creative Tree (Est. 2000) is dedicated to arts education through dance and theatre. We strive to provide a holistic education where our youth can experience performing arts and beyond; enrich and better themselves as individuals in society.

Contact

Celina Ng/ Clarabelle Ling 96912220 sales@creativetree.com.sg   Visit provider page

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