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20 June 2026, 5.30pm–7pm

21 June 2026, 5.30pm–7pm

This is a work-in-progress sharing, and while admission is free, we warmly encourage you to support the Festival through a contribution if you’re able.

You may choose a Pay-As-You-Wish ticket at $5, $10, $15, or $20, with all proceeds going towards supporting the development of the works and the artists involved.

If you opt for a Pay-As-You-Wish ticket through this platform, your spot will be automatically registered; you don't have to sign up separately.

Alternatively, you may attend for free by registering via the sign-up form here.

Your support, in any amount, goes a long way in helping bring this work to life. Kindly note that promo codes are not applicable for this event.

Pay-as-you-wish: $5.00

Pay-as-you-wish: $10.00

Pay-as-you-wish: $15.00

Pay-as-you-wish: $20.00

Ticket Pricing excludes Booking Fee, as follows:

$6.00 booking fee per ticket for tickets above $60.00

$4.00 booking fee per ticket for tickets between $40.01 and $60.00

$3.00 booking fee per ticket for tickets between $20.01 and $40.00

$1.00 booking fee per ticket for tickets priced up to $20.00

Terms of Ticket Sales

1. Prices exclude ticketing agent's booking fees.
2. Once sold, tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable unless the Singapore government mandates the closure of events in Singapore.
3. All information given is correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change without prior notice. The Promoter reserves all rights to amend any terms and conditions without prior notice, and, in the event of any dispute, the Promoter's decision is final.

Conditions of Entry

1. Admission is subject to valid tickets produced at the entrance.
2. Each ticket admits one person.
3. Rating to be advised. Patrons must be at least 6 years old for admission.

General

1. Doors open 15 minutes before the session starts.
2. In the interest of all patrons, latecomers will not be seated until a suitable point in the session.
3. Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent mode in the space.
4. Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by the venue. The house rules are displayed within the venue premises.
5. No food and drinks are allowed in the venue.

Photography / Videography Recording Rules

1. Photography, videography and audio recording are not permitted at any time during the session. Photography and videography are permitted only during curtain call.

Accessibility

1. This venue is wheelchair-accessible. For audiences who may require support to access the venue, please write to us at [email protected].
2. If you have any other access requirements, please also get in touch with us. While we may not be able to accommodate all requests, we will do our best to support your needs. All information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without prior notice. The Promoter reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Promoter's decision is final. For more T&Cs, please refer to https://thedancecompany.bigtix.io/en/terms-and conditions.

All information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without prior notice.

The Promoter reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Promoter's decision is final. For more T&Cs, please refer to https://contactdancefestival.bigtix.io/terms-and-conditions.

Jieying Nah

Jieying Nah is a Singapore-based movement choreographer, contemporary dance artist, and producer. Her practice blends movement with theatricality, treating the body as a site of inquiry. Her recent work explores the coexistence of care, resistance, tenderness, and aggression through research-led processes and somatic practices.

She is the founder of Tinydancer Productions, a platform for developing multidisciplinary works and accessible movement experiences for diverse audiences, including children and non-dancers.

Faith Liu Yong Huay

Faith Liu Yong Huay is currently a freelance lighting designer in Singapore, focusing on theatre and dance performances since 2016. She graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (2016) under the National Arts Council Scholarship (Postgraduate).

She co-founded 微 Wei Collective with Neo Hai Bin in 2017, they are interested in the performance of space, and how material and movement can allow one to experience a breathing space. Her collective’s work can be viewed at instagram.com/weicollective.

She sees playing as a quintessential process to provide new insights into a piece of creative work. She enjoys telling stories through space and light.

Kwek Yixuan

Yixuan is a multi-hyphenate who enjoys a broad creative practice. She holds a BA Honours (First Class) in Dance and Choreography from Falmouth University, United Kingdom, and has since found herself exploring the field of dance and performance through making, teaching, and other in-betweens. At home, she has performed with The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company and RAW Moves, and in works by Chiew Peishan, Kuik Swee Boon, Zhuo Zihao, Goh Shouyi, Faye Tan, and more. Abroad, she has worked with practitioners Katrina Brown, Sarah Levinski, Kuldip Singh-Barmi, Emily Dobson, amidst others. Both movement and research works take her fancy, and she has been involved in various performances, exhibitions, and research nodes.

A dance artist with T.H.E Second Company, Yixuan has also created for and performed with the Second Company, including being assistant to choreographer Billy Keohavong for his most recent work. Her physical practice is curious and present, toggling between flow and glitch states that reflect lived experiences of today.

Do Hyo Yeon

Do Hyo-Yeon is a contemporary dancer acclaimed for her delicate sensibility and unwavering focus. Her work explores the unseen and ongoing investigation into the invisible threads that bind movement, space, and emotion.

Born in 1995 in Daegu, South Korea, Do received her training in contemporary dance at Gyeongbuk Arts High School and Yeungnam University. There, she built a solid technical foundation while honing her distinctive artistic voice.

From 2018 to early 2024, she was a principal dancer with the Daegu City Dance Company, Korea’s first publicly funded contemporary dance ensemble. Her artistry was formally recognised in 2022 when she was awarded the Best Dancer Award at the Daegu Dance Festival. That same year, she was invited as both choreographer and performer for cry, hallo, a solo piece by Asaia, presented at the New Dance for Asia International Festival 2023 (NDA) a pivotal moment that highlighted her choreographic

presence.

In 2024, Do joined the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company’s Young Company, where she continues to expand her artistic range through collaborations with leading choreographers such as Kwon Hyuk and Mariko Kakizaki.

Her international experience has significantly shaped her artistic vision. She has participated in the L-E-V Sharon Eyal Summer Workshop in Tel Aviv (2018), the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch Intensive Program in Germany (2022), and Gaga classes at the Suzanne Dellal Center (2023).

These immersive experiences have contributed to her nuanced expressiveness and globally-informed perspective.

Kimberly Long

Kimberly is a movement artist, dance instructor, and choreographer. She graduated with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma from the School of the Arts (SOTA) and holds a BA (Hons) in Dance from LASALLE College of the Arts. After graduation, she joined T.H.E Second Company.

Kimberly believes “when movement is felt deeply, it becomes more than expression—it becomes a quiet and powerful space for transformation.” She continually evolves her pedagogy and choreographic voice, emphasising viscerality and fluidity. Her practice explores the body’s intuitive responses to inner sensations and external influences, weaving physicality with emotional depth.

She enjoys experiencing different creative processes and has worked with choreographers such as Ji Kyungmin, Theo Clinkard, Martin Schick, James Vu Anh Pham, and Johnny McMillan, who have shaped her approach to movement creation and performance.

Passionate about nurturing others, Kimberly teaches and choreographs at Jété Studios. Her recent work, Anxiety Abyss (2023), won first place and Overall Grand Champion at competitions in Singapore and the Get The Beat World Finals Bangkok.

Goh Shou Yi

A Movement Artist, Choreographer, Interdisciplinary Collaborator and an Educator, Goh Shou Yi’s curiosity has empowered him to embrace a multitude of roles. Shou Yi has been actively collaborating with both local and international artists to create and present dance choreographies and performances in various platforms & festivals.

Fascinated by the relationship between the body and society, Shou Yi is fervently driven to explore this profound relationship through a multifaceted lens. He actively collaborates across diverse interdisciplinary fields to contribute to this exploration.

Alongside his independent artistic practice, Shou Yi also serves as a Lecturer at the School of Dance, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore (UAS).