2GETHER AS 1 With Nature
entwine is a multi-genre dance piece which examines mankind’s relationship with nature through a 5-step life cycle -- Knowing, Growing, Falling, Waiting and Forming.
The choreography is a product of co-creation shared between SMU dancers and guest dancers from Diverse Abilities Dance Collectives under MAYA Dance Theatre. Conceptualised by SMU’s resident hiphop dance club instructor, Gin Lam.
Here are 5 short dance films, representing each phase of life cycle. You can view them in any sequence that best resonates with you. Each presents an aspect of biophilia, personified by our dancers’ movements. They convey the everlasting interconnectivity between human beings, community, nature, and the environment.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Lam Gin Chia
Gin is one of the pioneers and a triple threat in the hip-hop dance industry. Her career as a dancer and choreographer is embellished with several dance championship titles. Gin was the creative director and chief choreographer for 2 signature projects of SIX.5, Singapore’s first urban dance company where one of the projects - “Elements” was featured in the Singapore Night Festival in 2018. Gin is also an inspiring dance educator to many youths and gives her time working with youth-at-risks.
MUSIC PRODUCER
Evan Low
Fresh off co-writing the 2021 NDP theme song The Road Ahead, artist-producer 'evanturetime' (aka Evan Low) continues to blend genres, concepts and found sounds into an auditory narrative that is uniquely his. Evan’s versatility has seen him take on multiple leading musical roles over the years, composing for prominent commercial brands; music directing, producing and/or performing alongside local musicians like Charlie Lim, iNCH and The Sam Willows; even collaborating across disciplines with the likes of visual artist Sam Lo (SKL0).
PRODUCTION PARTNER
Diverse Abilities Dance Collective
Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC) is a community initiative started in 2018 by Maya Dance Theatre. It is a forerunner in providing a coexisting, semi-professional space for persons of all abilities to be empowered through dance and the arts. DADC currently has 15 members and has presented 2 full-length works, Speaking With Hands (2019, in collaboration with Liz Lea from Australia) and SEEDS (2021). The collective hopes to continuously expand the possibilities of who practices art and what it can look like.
SMU DANCERS
DADC DANCERS
DADC TALENTS
CREDITS
KNOWING
Narration: Judith Teo Swee Lee
Dancers:
Arassi Maria Rajkumar
Hee Yuan Sheng
Lavelle Chee Li Lin
Ade Loh Xuan Lin
Cherin Kay Si Xian
Choo Kok Wee, Sebastian
Clarice Ng Shu Yi
Lee Bao Yi, Pauline
Lynn Kee Seow Leng
Mohamad Raihan Bin Mohamad Rafi
Naval Elisha Jude Cenaro
Wang Wei Jie David
GROWING
Narration: Chen WanYi
Dancers:
Ade Loh Xuan Lin
Cherin Kay Si Xian
Choo Kok Wee, Sebastian
Clarice Ng Shu Yi
Lee Bao Yi, Pauline
Lynn Kee Seow Leng
Mohamad Raihan Bin Mohamad Rafi
Naval Elisha Jude Cenaro
Wang Wei Jie David
FALLING
Narration: Chen WanYi
Dancers:
Ade Loh Xuan Lin
Cherin Kay Si Xian
Choo Kok Wee, Sebastian
Clarice Ng Shu Yi
Lee Bao Yi, Pauline
Lynn Kee Seow Leng
Mohamad Raihan Bin Mohamad Rafi
Naval Elisha Jude Cenaro
Wang Wei Jie David
WAITING
Narration:
Tang Su-Ann Megan
Judith Teo Swee Lee
Dancers:
Ade Loh Xuan Lin
Cherin Kay Si Xian
Choo Kok Wee, Sebastian
Clarice Ng Shu Yi
Lee Bao Yi, Pauline
Lynn Kee Seow Leng
Mohamad Raihan Bin Mohamad Rafi
Naval Elisha Jude Cenaro
Wang Wei Jie David
FORMING
Narration: Tang Su-Ann Megan
Dancers:
Arassi Maria Rajkumar
Hee Yuan Sheng
Lavelle Chee Li Lin
Ade Loh Xuan Lin
Cherin Kay Si Xian
Choo Kok Wee, Sebastian
Clarice Ng Shu Yi
Lee Bao Yi, Pauline
Lynn Kee Seow Leng
Mohamad Raihan Bin Mohamad Rafi
Naval Elisha Jude Cenaro
Wang Wei Jie David
PRODUCTION TEAM
PRODUCERS Wee E-Chiing, Christopher Goh
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS Lam Gin Chia
PRODUCTION PARTNER
Maya Dance Theatre, Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC)
SUPERVISOR, DIVERSE ABILITIES DANCE COLLECTIVE
Subastian Tan Bo Hern
CO DIRECTOR Chia Bo Yi Lucas
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Aloysious Ong Kuan Yong
DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT Toh Pei Jun, Michelle
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Gabriel Yip Wei Seng
GAFFER Ryemie Muhaimin Bin Rozlan
ASSISTANT CAMERAMEN
Cheok Wee Liang Jasper
Yeow Hui Yan Regine
Ho Yao Jie, Nicholas
GRIPS Antoine Iskander Mengin, Ong Jun Kai
JUNIOR GRIP Vivienne Chong Shi Min
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Dionne Goh Sze Yin
PRODUCTION DESIGNER ASSISTANTS
Jason Toh Jia Xian, Lee Wei Lynn, Wong Wen Hui
HAIR & MAKEUP Pai Zhi Yan, Claudia
SMU VIDEOGRAPHER Keith Chan Wei Shyan
SMU PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Delphina Chua Shu Ting
Genessa Tan Gek Ting
Lo Xi Yu
Tasha Sonia Kaur
Lim Yin Xuen
Chloe Ong Jing Yi
Poh Yeng Harn
Madeleine Kyra V. Hermoso
Chew Yong En, Timothy
Tan Li Wen
Gwen Yong Jia Wen
Loh Shuang Ching
SMU CLUBS
SMU EURHYTHMIX
SMU Eurhythmix, or affectionately known as EMIX, is SMU’s premier hip-hop dance club. Known for its creative signature productions - Timeless and RAW for carrying strong and relatable messages with a tint of humour. In 2018, the club was crowned the tertiary champion in Super 24. EMIX also finds time to give back to the society through its community service initiative – Youth-Rhythmix [Y-MIX].
SMU FUNK MOVEMENT
Established in 2013, SMU Funk Movement (SMUFM) is a street style dance club that specialises in funk styles, Popping and Locking. SMUFM believes in grooming its members into a close-knitted community of self-motivated dancers and has about 60 members typically. Members of SMUFM attend regular training and are provided with opportunities to develop their craft through University-wide events, club events, productions and participation in external dance battles.
2GETHER AS 1 SUPPORTS
THE SMU RESILIENCE FUND
The programmes you have watched are a labour of love from over 300 youths over the last 8 months. They have come 2GETHER AS 1 to pursue their common passion in the arts, while juggling the commitments from other aspects of their lives. For some students, this includes shouldering financial difficulties during the pandemic. You can help ease their load by donating generously to SMU Resilience Fund, a university-wide effort established in 2020 to provide timely and much-needed relief for SMU students. We look forward to receiving your support during this festive season.
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