THE 1ST OF ITS KIND IN SINGAPORE
12 - 26 October 2003
Singapore Art Museum, Victoria Theatre & various public venues in Singapore

This coming October, Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd will proudly present a major dance event in Singapore - XPOSITION 'O' CONTEMPORARY DANCE FIESTA 2003.

After its resounding success in its inaugural fiesta (November 2001) which was participated by reputable & established dance organizations such as Expressions Dance Company (Australia), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and LASALLE-SIA Repertory Dance Company, this biennial event will return with another 12 DAYS of professional performances, master classes, dance workshops & fringe events by ODT and other international dance bodies from the Philippines, Korea and USA.

With strong and continued international presence in a major local dance event, the public can expect to see lots of synergy, participation, cultural exchanges and dance appreciation for the local and international contemporary dance in this biennial event.

THE CATALYST FOR DANCE PROVOCATION

XPOSITION 'O' will continue to place strong emphasis on
(1) professional dance-making, (2) distinctive choreography, (3) dance theatre and (4) its impact on the local and regional dance scenes.

ODT will present its acclaimed full-length repertoire - 'THE ORIGINS'. With warm reviews received from the local critics, 'THE ORIGINS' will be one sensual & stimulating full-length work that shows the compelling fusion of contemporary dance with Asian traditional elements, in the creation of another cultural perspective and leading it to a new aesthetic on an international platform.

THE STRAITS TIMES on 'THE ORIGINS'
' … this was a company that has indeed danced during the evening with
strong discipline and technical conviction, staying wisely within its current technical boundaries while at the same time dancing with the fullest fervour of which it was capable.'

'The company's sheer prolific drive was proudly evident'

THE ARTS MAGAZINE on Odyssey Dance Theatre
'The artistic director of Odyssey Dance Theatre, Danny Tan, has to be congratulated on Xposition 'O' Contemporary Dance Fiesta 2001
bringing together local and international dance professionals and students for a series of performances, workshops and master classes in Singapore.'

'… one could not help but notice the discipline of the dancers - which showed through in their performances and impressive technique
… Odyssey Dance Theatre has been aptly named… '

THE BUSINESS TIMES on Odyssey Dance Theatre
'As a fledging dance company, Odyssey Dance Theatre is worthy of commendation, not just in its choreography, but especially for how it has managed to orchestrate the more 'professional' dynamics of a performance - lights, music and publicity material.'

Four other international dance companies from the Philippines, Korea and USA will join ODT in this major dance event in Singapore. These companies will be performing acclaimed works that had premiered at their home countries.

ODT's very own YOUNG ARTISTS PROJECT PERFORMERS and other local schools/arts groups will also be performing in this 12-day dance fiesta.

6 DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCES BY 4 ASIAN DANCE COMPANIES

Much attention will be drawn on the 6 days of professional performances at Victoria Theatre & Singapore Art Museum that are staged by 4 Asian dance companies.

SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM - AUDITORIUM

• 14 & 15 October 2003, 8pm daily
  'TRACE OF A TRACE' by Dance Forum Myra Beltran (Philippines)
  Including guest choreography & performance by Enrico Labayen
  (Artistic Director, Labayen Dance / SF, USA)
  
• KOREAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE NIGHT
  17 & 18 October 2003, 8pm daily
  - 'TONGUE OFF, TEMPERATURE ON' by Seo Dong Hyun & Company
  - 'THE NATURAL ENEMY SYNDROME' by Dance Company Jobac (Korea)

VICTORIA THEATRE

• 22 & 23 October 2003, 8pm daily
  THE ORIGINS by Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd (Singapore)

Ticketing information for the performances will be available in end July 2003 via www.sistic.com.sg

BE XPOSED AGAIN!

At XPOSITION 'O', the fiesta will be complemented with a series of high impact, interactive master classes, dance workshops, pre & post-performance talk and fringe events.

• Leading choreographers and principal dance artistes from ODT, Dance Forum Myra Beltran, Dance Company Jobac and Labayen Dance/SF will lead the participants during the 'sizzling' series of master classes and workshops.
• For dance students and professional practitioners, there is also a great deal of interaction & sharing of knowledge with the resident choreographers - Danny Tan (ODT), Myra Beltran (Philippines), Park Hobin (Korea) & Enrico Labayen (USA)
• Dance/Arts Workshops specially designed for primary and secondary schools where pupils can experience innovative dance techniques, creative dance workshops and guided tours to exhibitions at SAM.
• Fringe events at the fiesta will also see ODT's YOUNG ARTISTS PROJECT PERFORMERS (a.k.a. Y.A.P. PERFORMERS) and school/arts groups providing the added arts and dance appreciation during the fiesta.
  

Fiesta @ A Glance

Location Maps

For further information or to obtain a copy of pur publicity information, please contact us for assistance.

Proudly Organised by Odyssey Dance Theatre, Singapore

Founder / Artistic Director : Mr. Danny Tan, MFA
General Manager : Ms Ann Tan

Mailing Address:
Robinson Road Post Office, P O Box 1960, Singapore 903910

Administrative Office:
182 Cecil Street, #04-08/09, Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre
Singapore 902910

Tel : (65) 6221-5229 / 9790-6934
Fax : (65) 6221-5230 / 6585-1506

Email : fiesta@odysseydancetheatre.com
Official Site : www.xposition-o.com
Alternative Site: www.odysseydancetheatre.com

Participating International Dance Organisations and Supporters

All information is correct as at July 2003