[Frontier Danceland] Choreographic Practice Masterclass

*SCAPE

Choreographic Practice Masterclass by Low Mei Yoke from Frontier Danceland

*SCAPE, The Tree Top, Level 5

*SCAPE Dance Residency

Choreographers, join us for our upcoming workshops with some of the most talented choreographers in the industry. You can expect to expand your choreographic vocabulary and explore different perspectives in creating and expressing movement.

This masterclass features a deconstruction of Unlock (2021) by Frontier Danceland artistic director and choreographer, Low Mei Yoke to delve into the nuanced layers of decision-making. Unlock drew inspiration from Low’s personal history of insomnia. Rediscovering facets of identity that were once ignored or suppressed, the work explores the potentiality of one’s dark sides of the shadow self to empower and bring light to the being. The play of the ideas of shadow and light informed movement exploration and the navigation of relationships – that with one’s shadow, oneself and others. Facilitated by Low and Frontier Danceland company artists, Sammantha Yue and Kirby Dunnzell, participants will be guided through a warm-up class, followed by the learning of an excerpt of Unlock, and engaging in improvisational explorations that empower freedom in interpretation. A﻿bout Low Mei Yoke: LOW is the co-founder of Frontier Danceland and one of the pioneer choreographers who has the vision of creating a unique blend of contemporary dance with a distinctive Singaporean style. Fusing Eastern aesthetics with Western movement vocabulary, Low’s choreography focuses on honest portrayals of human emotions, zeal and relentless drive. Her works are contemplative, evoking reflection and introspection, and are often celebrated for being bold, imaginative and thought provoking. She also enjoys creating works that represent Singapore’s vibrant and diverse society. In recognition of her contributions to the arts in Singapore, National Arts Council conferred her with Cultural Medallion Award in 2018. Low’s choreographic works have been performed to great success and favourable reviews. Her work Cloud was showcased to much acclaim at 2000 Feet – A Celebration of World Dance, a dance festival held in Philadelphia, USA. Dance critic, Brenda Dixon Gottschild, praised it as a first-rate performance in America’s foremost dance publication, Dance Magazine. In 2015, her work Fade portrayed an obscure historical feature of Singaporean culture, Ma Jie. Other notable works include Abortion, Asking Dance, Crying Earth, Grandmother’s Tale, Refuges, The First Emperor, In the Moment and White. Excerpts of her works have toured internationally to Portugal, Belgium, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia, bringing a uniquely Singaporean narrative not just to other Asian countries, but also to the Western frontiers. An advocate of contemporary dance education in Singapore, Low is currently the resident choreographer and instructor of Nanyang Girls’ High School Modern Dance co-curriculum activity group, as well as the mentor of Raffles Institution and Cedar Girls’ Secondary School modern dance co-curriculum activity groups. Under her tutelage, the schools have consistently performed outstandingly at Singapore Youth Festival arts presentations, often achieving Gold with Honours and Distinctions. She created the creative platforms of PULSE and Dancers’ Locker to enable youth dancers and emerging choreographers to hone their training and explore choreography. Low’s expertise in contemporary dance led her to receive invitations to be part of the distinguished panel of judges in Malaysia National Chinese Cultural Dance Open Competitions and Hong Kong Bauhinia Cup Dance Championship. *C﻿lasses are priced as "Pay as you want"! Do refer to the different tiers to select the price you wish to pay for the workshop, there are no differences between each tier. Also to note all payments are not refundable.

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