Esplanade Presents: da:ns

18/06/2026

Internationally acclaimed and beloved worldwide, 雲門 Cloud Gate Dance Theatre returns to Singapore with another stunning tapestry of movement, inspired by the sounds, shapes and fluidity of nature.

Happening as part of da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now in Oct 2026, tickets here: https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/series/dans-focus/events/sounding-light

Limited Esplanade&Me Specials available from now till 30 Jun!

17/06/2026

WE CAN'T WAIT!!

29/05/2026

Get en pointe this June at Esplanade with a wonderful weekend of ballet at da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay! Catch world-renowned The Royal Ballet in Singapore after 21 years, learn the fundamentals of barre work, discover the foundations of ballet through the interactive Ballet 101, and be enchanted by a new ballet work performed under a moonlit sky at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre.

Perfect for both ballet devotees and curious first-timers! esplanade.com/dans

17/04/2026

𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬... “𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.”

Thank you for the insightful interview! Bakchormeeboy

Not too late to get your tickets now to experience 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: esplanade.com/dans

When Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker created Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich in the spring of 1982, she was starting, quite deliberately, at the beginning. “I wanted to develop my own c…

06/04/2026

“𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜.”
– 𝐿𝑜𝑠 𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠

Witness one of the most important works of 20th-century contemporary dance, which brings together the artistry of two living legends: choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and composer Steve Reich.

Don’t miss this hypnotic, minimalist masterpiece that set the blueprint for choreographing movement in dialogue with music.

23 - 25 Apr, Thu - Sat
7.30pm
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

Get your tickets now! esplanade.com/dans

06/03/2026

The acclaimed Akram Khan Company returns to Singapore with Chotto Desh, an enchanting journey of identity, dreams and belonging.

Adapted by Sue Buckmaster from Akram Khan’s Olivier Award-winning DESH, this visually stunning production blends kathak and contemporary dance with heartwarming storytelling and dreamlike animation.

Travel from Britain to Bangladesh in a moving tale of memory, resilience and finding your place in the world.

📍 Singtel Waterfront Theatre
📅 21–22 Mar 2026
🎟 esplanade.com/marchon

04/03/2026

Explore a range of dance styles through these beginner-friendly dance workshops for all ages! These one-hour sessions will be a great way for adults to bond and have fun learning together with a child between 6 to 8 years old!

Explore a range of dance styles through these beginner-friendly dance workshops for all ages!

02/03/2026

Something wild is breaking into the house and it’s going to change our lives! Tiger Tale by Barrowland Ballet, is a striking piece about a fractured family disrupted by a tiger’s arrival. With the company’s signature blend of raw physicality and intimate storytelling, the performance unfolds right up close, drawing you into every charged moment.

Don’t miss this chaotic, moving and unexpectedly tender performance for you and your family!

📍 Esplanade Theatre Studio
📅 13 & 14 Mar 2026
🎟 esplanade.com/marchon

13/02/2026

We have specially curated 12 sessions of Footwork for adults and preschoolers. These 45-minute sessions will be a great way for adults to bond and have fun learning together with a child between 3 to 6 years old!

Explore a range of dance styles through these beginner-friendly dance workshops for all ages!

05/02/2026

da:ns focus – Footwork makes its return in March 2026! Led by experienced instructors from Singapore dance studios, these introductory dance workshops span various dance genres and are specially designed for beginners of all ages.

Get your tickets now esplanade.com/dans