The Next Generation at Esplanade Recital Studio

The da:ns festival’s annual Next Generation platform showcases young dance talents in Singapore. Specially for the festival’s 10th anniversary and WDA’s Asia-Pacific Dance Bridge conference, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and LASALLE College of the Arts come together for the first time to share the stage in celebration of this occasion, and mark their 10th year of participation at da:ns.

Working closely with leading local and international choreographers, the programme includes a premiere by Singapore-based choreographer Albert Tiong that features a cast of students from both institutions. LASALLE presents a new work by an international guest artist that investigates cultural identity through the question of place. While NAFA presents two pieces - IN PLACE, an all male work by Aaron Khek and Ix Wong, and a new work by Jeffrey Tan; both showcasing the distinctive East-West posture and conservatoire training it is known for.