1/ The Two Selves – VERONICA’S CONTEMPORARY

When people think of museums, what naturally comes to mind are beautiful displays and triumphant historical narratives. Yet, beneath this polished presentation lies a more complicated reality. I wanted to explore how history presents a curated version of itself, mirroring the way an individual can be divided between two versions of the self: the polished, camera-ready self against the one that collapses when no one’s watching.

To capture the tension between the two selves, I chose Labrinth’s ‘When I RIP’, a song that moves between urgency and surrender. “Flashbacks… camera flash… don’t forget your hashtag... contour” evokes the performing self on exhibit; image-conscious, constantly watched, and carefully positioned for the viewer. By contrast, the exhausted self is shown by the body’s refusal to keep up appearances: “it’s been a long day… no clues... this body just won’t stay down”. This reflects the wear, repair, and labour that exists behind the polished surface. While the curated self initially strives to dominate, the piece ultimately traces its surrender into coexistence with the exhausted, unseen side. Even the song’s title itself gestures toward the metaphorical “death” of the picture-perfect self - the moment the exhibit stops performing and is finally allowed to exist without curation. I hope this resonates with audiences as a meditation on the quiet relief of allowing ourselves to exist beyond performance.

Choreographer: Veronica Wade | Dancers: Veronica Wade, Astrid Salama-Groser

Music: 'When I RIP' - Labrinth

2/ Marble Arch – NATALIE’S CONTEMPORARY

Marble Arch explores the complex dynamic of two people experiencing and remembering the same relationship in different ways. Our memories and perspectives can morph over time, leaving it unclear who is “right” or “wrong” - if the experience can even be simplified to that. As the dance unfolds, both perspectives are explored, from fondness to harsh remembrance, before the dancers find a middle ground. Despite their differences, they come to accept that the only way forward is to make peace with the past.

Choreographer: Natalie Wong | Dancers: Coco Yang, Mia Luu

Music: 'Marble Arch' by Erin LeCount

3/ Bang – ASHLEY’S CHOREO

Within the digital generation’s constant cycle of rising as the ‘next big thing’ one moment, only to be forgotten the next, my piece explores the struggles faced by our new generation’s dancers, choreographers and directors as they attempt to establish themselves within the brutal creative industry. My piece is an ode to our attempts to make a lasting and memorable impact on our audiences and to this industry, leaving everything out with a bang.

Choreographer: Ashley Kim | Dancers: Ashley Kim

Music: 'Bang' by Jacob Banks, Tobe Nwigwe

4/ Bitter Earth – LAYLAA’S LYRICAL

The piece traces the tension between remembering painful histories and carrying forward the strength of those who lived them. It begins in a state of hesitation with movements weighted by adversity, opposition and uncertainty. As the work unfolds, the dancers draw resilience from memory rather than fear, embodying the courage, endurance, and dignity of the lives that came before them. By the final section, the choreography expands into freer, more expressive motion, revealing how resilience transforms suffering into legacy, and legacy into a continued pursuit of freedom.

Choreographer: Laylaa Hoosen | Dancers: Frida Guo, Laylaa Hoosen, Emilia Sandes

Music: 'This Bitter Earth/ On the nature of Daylight' by Dinah Washington

5/ Cellophane – STEPH & OLI’S CONTEMPORARY

Set to FKA twigs' "Cellophane”, this duet exposes a relationship built on mutual consumption - two partners feeding on each other, where they grow and decay simultaneously. We see that intimacy and harm can propagate from the same seed, and the abstract concept we call love can parasitise the people inside it.

Choreographer/Dancers: Steph Wang, Oliver Fletcher

Music: 'Cellophane' by FKA Twigs

6/ Ripple – KATHERINES CONTEMPORARY

Ripple is all about the fluidity of water. The choreography captures the graceful nature of water, balanced by its innate strength. As you watch the beautiful dancers in this contemporary piece, think of flowing streams and huge oceans.

Choreographer: Katherine Lau | Dancers: Mindy Mulders, Kelly Nai, Kellis Wong

Music: ‘Dismantle' by Peter Sandberg

7/ Fra en annen virkelighet ELINE’S BALLET

This piece explores the experience of feeling distant from people and the world, but also from yourself.

Viewing from a point of grief, this piece will also explore its feelings of memory and solitude within yourself, and the connection with others.

Choreographer: Eline | Dancers: Kyra Saliba

Music: ‘Fra en annen virkelighet’ - ULD

8/ Wars ERICA'S CHOREO

Wars is a movement exploration of conflict, connection, and surrender; where resistance meets release, and two bodies navigate the space between. Through tension and release, the piece reflects the journey of wrestling with ourselves, learning to surrender, and finding growth in the process. It is a reflection on the moments when we are forced to confront what we hold onto, and the freedom that comes when we begin to trust what lies beyond our own control.

Choreographer: Erica Kim | Dancers: Ashley Kim, Erica Kim

Music: 'Wars' by Lord's Child (feat. Montell)

9/ Son of Nyx LAUREN’S CONTEMPORARY

Inspired by the 'impressions of Greece' exhibit, 'Son of Nyx' explores the fragmentary nature of our understanding of the ancient world. The dancers start seperately, then begin to move together to create a complete picture, only to collapse out of synchronicity by the end of the dance. The evolution of the song and movement's story across this dance aims to highlight the fleeting nature of our understanding of the ancient Greek world.

Choreographer: Lauren Cleary | Dancers: Amelie Bald, Jeanne Cheroux, Kyra Saliba

Music: 'Son of Nyx' by Hozier

10/ Biting Bullets AYANE & ASTRIDS FUSION

Biting bullets encapsulates the paradox of Yin and Yang - while 2 forces stand at total odds, an inescapable thread of connection inevitably draws them together. This piece lays bare the nuances of this magnetism, depicting the fragility of the balance between harmony and the fierce, mutual pull that keeps them intertwined.

Choreographer/Dancers: Ayane Satsuma, Astrid Salama-Groser

Music: 'Biting Bullets' by Ridgeclub

11/ Dreamers CHRISTY’S BALLET

This ballet piece is inspired by the concept of dreamers, filled with hope, wonder and joy. Join our dancers in this dreamlike state above the clouds, lingering on to their hopes as they drift back to sleep.

This ballet is set to music reminiscent of old romantic movies, introducing a touch of jazz to this grand celebratory piece.

Choreographer: Christy Lam | Dancers: Emilia Sandes, Noelle Lim, Agustin Hardjawana, Christy Lam

Music: 'Moonlight serenade' by John Williams, Boston Pop Orchestra

12/ A Vasaka Sajjika (A maiden who eagerly awaits her beloved) MEENAKSHI'S KUCHIPUDI REPERTOIRE

It is a highly expressive, romantic Kuchipudi composition where a female devotee, or nayika (heroine), expresses her love and longing for Lord Krishna. Through delicate facial expressions and rhythmic gestures (abhinaya), she acts out playful antics to beckon her unattainable hero. It praises the hero's beauty and divine charisma which will be shown thru the wave- like graceful movements of this artform.

Choreographer/Dancer: Meenakshi Mattathil Sathish

Music: Krishna Shabdam

13/ Cannonbleeds JIAX’S HIP HOP

This piece explores the intersection of masculinity and femininity. As female dancers in a style often perceived as masculine, we’ve experienced the tension of navigating both identities, not just in dance, but in our everyday lives. Through this performance, we go through the process of learning to embrace the coexistence of these qualities and celebrate the idea that we don’t have to choose one or the other. Both can exist within us.

Choreographer: Jia Xin Kwan | Dancers: Ayane Satsuma, Jenny Xue, Yen Ngoc To, Jia Xin Kwan

Music: Cannonball - Don Toliver. Nosebleeds - Doechii

14/ Reverie KSENIA’S BALLET

Two old acquaintances meet by chance while visiting a space of shared memory. As they reminisce on the photos on display separately, they notice each other and after first hesitating, join together in a dance to relive their memories. The dance will center on the endurance of friendships formed in our youth and the strength of dance in bringing people together.

Choreographer: Ksenia Suturina | Dancers: Jeanne Cheroux, Amelie Bald

Music: ‘Highschool lover’ by Air