Plié it cool. The Singapore Ballet Festival is coming. 

Celebrate your love of dance and music from 18 July 2025 to 20 July 2025 at the Drama Centre Theatre, with tickets priced at S$48, S$68, S$88. 

This year, three internationally renowned choreographers are under the spotlight — Ma Cong, Tim Rushton, and Choo-San Goh.

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This line-up is definitely en pointe.

Expect to see Shadow’s Edge from Ma Cong, Double Contrasts from Choo-San Goh, and Evening Voices from Tim Rushton. 

All three works were specifically created for the Singapore Ballet’s past programmes, reinforcing their strength in choreography. 

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The chosen choreographers work with a more contemporary style — blending modern dance and experimental ideas with classical ballet. 

Each with their distinct dance experience from across the globe, these three choreographers have definitely made their very own marks in the world of ballet. 

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I won’t spoil everything for you, but if you’re still having a think about whether you should spend your precious weekend watching the show, here’s what you should know. 

In the last 40 years, no other choreographer has done what the highly influential Choo San Goh has in just a decade. Having first performed with the Singapore Ballet Academy at the youthful age of 10, Goh has made waves in the ballet scene across the globe.

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Goh’s work, Double Contrasts, was first performed by the Washington Ballet in 1978. It featured their best dancers and was created to challenge the full extent of their classical technique. The piece is fast-paced, and paired with Poulenc’s Double Piano Concerto. 

After a lengthy five years, the piece is back with stunning costumes by Sandra Woodall, the black and white representing contrasting forces of sophistication and youthful energy. 

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Following Goh’s footsteps, Ma Cong was awarded the Choo San Goh Award for Choreography in 2007. He is incredibly sought after as a choreographer and serves as the artistic director of the Richmond Ballet. 

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The Singapore Ballet will be presenting Shadow’s Edge — an exploration of connection and longing through the medium of dance. 

Eight couples move in perfect harmony to Bryce Dessner’sscore as performed by the Kronos Quartet. The choreography draws out both the lyrical softness and rhythmic intensity of the music.

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Finally, the highly decorated British choreographer Tim Rushton. Trained at the Royal Ballet School, Rushton served as Artistic Director of Danish Dance Theatre from 2001 to 2018.

After nearly two decades, Rushton is now exploring new creative territory with Singapore Ballet, collaborating closely with a fresh cast to bring his long-held artistic vision to life.

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Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil, presented by the Ukrainian National Choir, is a piece Rushton carried with him for years before it found life within his choreography for Evening Voices. 

The choreography debuted with Singapore Ballet in 2018 and became a highlight of both indoor and outdoor performances. In the piece, the dancers respond to the haunting harmonies by the choir with eerie accuracy. 

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Whether you’re a long-time ballet fan or discovering its magic for the first time, the Singapore Ballet Festival promises an unforgettable evening of artistry and world-class dance.

Singapore Ballet WeekFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | Website📍 #03-01 National Library, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064🕒 Various Timings🗓️ 18 to 20 July 2025