NUS Arts Festival 2025: CROSSROADS
Show 1
11 April 2025, 3:00PM*
Show 2
11 April 2025, 8:00PM
*School bookings only.
The Dialogue Within 身心 explores the seamless connection between body and mind in classical Chinese dance, where veiled emotions and unspoken thoughts are expressed through movement.
Through gesture and form, dancers will engage the audience in a conversation that is without words yet filled with meaning. Choreographed by Jenny Neo and Xiao Jing and performed by NUS Chinese Dance, this performance exemplifies the harmony of form and soul that defines the genre.
Late Seating Policy
Latecomers cannot be admitted until an appropriate break in the show. For shows without an intermission, latecomers may risk being denied entry if there is no appropriate break in the show.
Admission of Children
All children require a purchased ticket for entry. As a courtesy to other audience members, infants in arms and prams, and children below six years of age cannot be admitted for ticketed shows.
Photography, Audio and Video Recording
Photography and all manner of unauthorised audio and video recording are strictly prohibited.
Access
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any access needs.
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The Organiser reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Organiser’s decision is final.
About NUS Chinese Dance
Established in 1977, NUS Chinese Dance (NUSCD) aims to foster expertise and experience not just in Chinese dance, but an appreciation for Chinese culture and to bring this unique art form to the masses. Students from all faculties participate in NUSCD as a year-long course, earning credit while honing their skills through a structured curriculum and targeted instruction. The course offers opportunities for students to collaborate in artistic programming and group operations, as well as engage with the community through outreach events and recruitment drives.
About Jenny Neo, Tutor & Choreographer
Jenny Neo started her dance journey at the age of ten under the tutelage of her mother, Madam Lim Moi Kim at the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Troupe. Having fully devoted her youth to dancing, Jenny has gained herself a wealth of experience and opportunities as a dancer. Jenny’s grace and strong performing abilities have deemed her an undeniably popular performer on stage.
In 2004, Jenny was awarded a training grant and scholarship from the National Arts Council and the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan to further her professional training at the Beijing Dance Academy. In 2009 she graduated with a BA (Hons) in dance at LASALLE College of the Arts.
A driven individual dedicated to her craft and currently managing and leading the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre as the Artistic Director with the mission to promote Chinese dance through artistic and creative excellence. SCDT envisions itself as a centre of excellence for Chinese dance both locally and internationally and plays a vital role in the development and exploring the identity of Chinese dance in Singapore.
About Xiao Jing, Tutor & Choreographer
Xiao Jing graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy where she specialised in Classical Chinese dance, and was also formerly a dancer of the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe. She came to Singapore in 2001 and became a full-time contemporary dancer. In 2004, she began to focus more on teaching and promoting Chinese dance.
Over her 20 years of experience with teaching and choreography, she has established her very own style and belief, where she continues to produce and perform works in collaboration with her students, including dancers who had graduated from Hwa Chong Chinese Dance etc.
She is dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese culture and holds the vision that Chinese dance has to progress with the times to remain relevant and maintain its vitality. She strongly believes that every individual has vast potential and that every individual can become an outstanding dancer.