A Whole New World – Anand Dhanakoti

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By Maya Haridas from En Avant Magazine July August 2023 Follow the inspiring journey of TLFCB ‘s outreach alumni - the now established contemporary dancer Anand Dhanakoti. From first being spotted by Yana Lewis at an outreach workshop in Cubbon Park to creating his own pieces inspired by his childhood on the streets. From doing his first ballet class in ...
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The Dancing Brain Part 2 – The Physical Marvels of Dance

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By Anagha Madhan from En Avant Magazine July/August 2023 Graceful Fitness: How Dance Sculpts and Strengthens the Body The world of dance makes the human body into a canvas of artistry and an instrument of expression, while also being a powerhouse of physicality. Dancing is arguably one of the best methods to sculpt your body, toning your body slowly with each ...

Show Time!

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Show season is upon us, with ‘The Curious Case of the Cursed Crystal’ being performed by our younger students in September, and our senior students dancing in ‘Alice’ in December. It’s been four years since our last large-scale show, and many of our students and parents are new to the world of ballet productions. To give you some insight into ...
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The Curious Case of the Cursed Crystal

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Our September 2023 performance, The Curious Case of the Cursed Crystal features Pre-primary, Primary and Grade 1 students, as well as our jazz dancers and National Youth Ballet Company. What you may not know, however, is the story of the crystal that weaves through many different lands and adventures. Let us enlighten you. City Mouse, The Loopy Living Library, 2017 ...

Biennial Show – Behind the Scenes

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On the day of a show, as parents gather in the auditorium and students wait excitedly in the wings for their entry on to the stage, it is easy to forget the long and detailed process that has gone into creating a large scale production. Even the teachers and staff immerse themselves fully in the day without looking back at ...

Summer Intensives – Insight

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By Anagha Madhan as seen in En Avant Magazine March - April 2023 As temperatures rise and cotton clothes come out to play, summer intensives are what immediately come to mind to any dancer. Ballet summer intensives are demanding training courses that give aspiring dancers a rare chance to fully submerge themselves in the ballet world. These courses, which are ...