Our DanceXR Collection presents ethnic dance traditions and storytelling in the immersive realism of 180-degree and 360-degree virtual reality format by some of Singapore's leading dance artistes and companies including Bhaskar's Arts Academy, P7:1SMA, Sri Warisan, Maya Dance Theatre, and the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre.
JOGET: AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH TIME by P7:1SMA
Step into the world of Joget and immerse yourself in the rhythm and tradition of this once popular Malay dance. Through the magic of virtual reality, you will be transported back in time to the days when Joget was performed and enjoyed in kampongs, weddings, and dance halls. You can also take part in an interactive dance experience with the avatars of Norhaizad Adam and Hasyimah Harith from P7:1SMA as they show you the basic moves of the Joget.
This unique VR experience blends historical storytelling with hands-on dance practice, offering a fun and educational way to discover Malay cultural heritage.
Running time: 15-20 mins
Format: 360-degree VR and Spatial VR
Supported by
SI TANGGANG
by Sri Warisan
Follow the story of Si Tanggang, a fisherman’s son who abandons his humble roots for wealth and status but pays the ultimate price for his ingratitude toward his doting mother. This popular Southeast Asian folklore is retold as a short but engaging musical dance drama performed by members of Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts, and featuring original music, choreography, and stunning costumes.
Produced and presented in virtual reality, it offers a unique and accessible way to immerse yourself in a cultural tale.
Running time: 11 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR180
Supported by
WHERE THE FLOWERS BLOOM
Chasing Winds: When Dandelions Fly
by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Flowers bloom and wilt with no regrets, while fate comes and goes like ocean tides. Just as flowers evoke beauty and elegance in the eyes of the beholder, “Where the Flowers Bloom” reflects the nature of Chinese dance, where goodness and beauty are upheld in a passionate display of grace and refinement.
Dandelions are the epitome of courage. When their fruits have ripened, they are carried by the wind to embark on a journey unbeknownst to them. Despite being unable to control where the wind takes them, they fearlessly embrace the journey, bravely taking root as they arrive at the destination.
Running Time: 10 mins
Format: Stereoscopic 180-degree VR
Supported by
WHERE THE FLOWERS BLOOM
Floral Symphony: An Inimitable Beauty
by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Flowers bloom and wilt with no regrets, while fate comes and goes like ocean tides. Just as flowers evoke beauty and elegance in the eyes of the beholder, “Where the Flowers Bloom” reflects the nature of Chinese dance, where goodness and beauty are upheld in a passionate display of grace and refinement.
Flowers, when admired exclusively, exude beauty that is idiosyncratic to their species. But when they are put together in a thoughtful arrangement, that is when we unveil an inexplicable fascination - a floral symphony that blossoms gloriously, one that is inimitable.
Running Time: 12 mins
Format: Stereoscopic 180-degree VR
Supported by
KODUKOTTI
by Sakthi Fine Arts
Kodukotti is inspired by a powerful tale from Tamil literature, Silapathikkaram. It is structured as a Tandavam – a vigorous dance that reflects the intense emotions and heroism of the story. In the performance, the dancer represents both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, with one side of her body symbolising masculinity and the other with feminine energy.
Choreographed and performed by Devi Veerappan, Artistic Director of Sakthi Fine Arts, this unique dance is based on the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanātyam and blends symbolism and rhythm in an expressive performance.
Running time: 5 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR180
KODUKOTTI
by Sakthi Fine Arts
Kodukotti is inspired by a powerful tale from Tamil literature, Silapathikkaram. It is structured as a Tandavam – a vigorous dance that reflects the intense emotions and heroism of the story. In the performance, the dancer represents both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, with one side of her body symbolising masculinity and the other with feminine energy.
Choreographed and performed by Devi Veerappan, Artistic Director of Sakthi Fine Arts, this unique dance is based on the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanātyam and blends symbolism and rhythm in an expressive performance.
Running time: 5 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR180
SOAR
Inspired by the legendary HUMA BIRD, which according to the Hindu scriptures, is said never to come to rest, living its entire life flying high in the sky, even when it lays its eggs. The only time it ceases its flight is when it dies.
SOAR was originally staged by the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre in August 2022. The 60-minute production was later adapted and re-imagined as a 17-minute version for 360-degree VR format.
Artistic Director & Choreographer NEO JENNY
Creative Director & Choreographer BENEDICT SOH
Running time: 17 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR360
A collaboration between Avventura and Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Swayambhu:
Pulse of the Universe
The universe is an ocean of vibrations. These vibrations are within and around us in all that is seen, heard and felt. They are there in the five cosmic elements of earth, water, air, fire and ether. When these vibrations are in tune with one another, the mind and soul attain clarity.
Dancers from Bhaskar's Arts Academy bring these cosmic vibrations to a pulsating VR180 experience with Swayambhu - Pulse of the Universe. Shot on location at the Lower Seletar Park Reservoir, it combines the artistry of the choreography with stunning visual effects.
Artistic Director MEENAKSHY BHASKAR
Choreographer AMBUJAH THIRNAVUKARASU
Running time: 8 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR180
A collaboration between Avventura and Bhaskar's Arts Academy
Moving Stillness
Indiscriminate disposal of plastics in our waterways has caused devastation to all life.
Moving Stillness immerses you in the depths of the ocean for an artistic, first-person experience of the monumental struggle faced by the Ocean Mother against her plastic invaders.
Moving Stillness brings together two Asian choreographers, Kavitha Krishnan (Singapore) and Rianto (Indonesia/Japan) working in tandem to devise choreography from traditional Asian dance practices, but through contemporary lens.
Concept, Artistic Director & Co-Choreographer KAVITHA KRISHNAN
Performer & Co-Choreographer RIANTO
Running time: 11 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR180
A collaboration between Avventura and Maya Dance Theatre
The Susurration of the Tree
The Susurration of the Tree is a fine example of immersive dance theatre at its best. Its amazing set, evocative music, and distinctive choreography and performances succeed in drawing you into the fantasy realm of the towering tree goddess and her spritely tree spirits.
This 16-minute VR180 production benefits greatly from the intimate space and the constant eye contact from its performers - giving you the feeling that you are in their world and that they can see you.
Artistic Director & Choreographer NEO JENNY
Running time: 16 mins
Format: Stereoscopic VR180
A collaboration between Avventura and Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Over the Rainbow
Inspired by the timeless optimism of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," this VR experience is a vibrant and uplifting immersive experience that explores the theme of happiness through the prism of dance and music.
You will be transported to a world filled with happiness and positivity - where you will explore an enchanted garden and meet the Happiness Fairy who gifts you with Hope.
Over the Rainbow is a spatial VR experience where you will be able to move with Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF).
Concept Choreography & Artistic Director KAVITHA KRISHNAN
Dancer in-collaboration: GIGI GIANTI
Creative & Consulting Producer
BRANDON POWERS
Running Time: 10 mins
Format: 6DOF VR
(Note: Specific venue dimensions required to deploy this experience)
A collaboration between Avventura and Maya Dance Theatre
