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 AMBASSADOR OF
THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO SINGAPORE 

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 PRESIDENT
NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 

 ODT celebrates its 15th Anniversary!

The 6th edition of DanzINC International Dancers & Choreographers’ Residency Festival falls timely with Odyssey Dance Theatre’s anniversary celebration. Harnessing the success of the 2012 DanzINC, this new edition will once again uphold ODT’s belief to produce more quality and innovative works through its extensive partnerships and 6-month programmes including international tours, main stage performances, fringe performances, master classes and workshops, Meet-the-Practitioners Dialogues and exhibitions from May to November 2014.

The launch of 2014 DanzINC presents two double-bill productions – ‘SomeWhere. II’ and ‘8 Elements’, which also succinctly sum up ODT’s robust ties and vision with our South Korean counterparts underlined by the strong support from Dance Association of Korea, which ODT had inked up a 3-year MOU in May 2012.

We are pleased to have prominent South Korean choreographer and ODT Associate Artiste Park Na Hoon with his company to kick-start the energies of the festival launch, and continue sharing his expertise and insights with our local dancers. Taking the residency further, ODT will tour to South Korea with Park Na Hoon Co. to Seoul International Dance Festival and Gwangju Donggu Road Art Festival.

Over these 15 years, ODT is indeed blessed to be supported by various embassies, dance and arts companies, local and international government agencies, as well as the support from ODT’s other board members and advisory committees. They have allowed ODT to aspire to greater heights and achieve bigger dreams. Our sincere thanks to all of them!

Lastly, come join us and celebrate ODT’s 15th anniversary and DanzINC at ODT’s home in Aliwal Arts Centre.

  This year’s DanzINC will see Dr Danny Tan’s new full-length work “Moments” that assembles an international ensemble from Korea, Japan and Singapore. I look forward to enjoying Dr Tan’s choreography and the visual eloquence of form, vitality and movement in this new creation. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is deeply impressed by Dr Tan’s passion and efforts to collaborate with the Korean dance community for more than 13 years. He has promoted numerous exchanges between Korea and Singapore through dance since 2001. Recently, ODT has presented its acclaimed works at the Seoul International Dance Festival 2014 and Gwangju Dong Gu Art Road Festival. The Embassy will continue to support the development in cultural ties between Singapore and Korea through dance exchanges.

Lastly, my congratulations to ODT for their 15 years of dance excellence in Singapore and around the world.

The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is pleased to be featured in the 6th DanzINC International Dancers & Choreographers’ Residency Festival through the festival highlight Forte in Resonance II: International Collaboration Platform. Organised by Odyssey Dance Theatre (ODT), this performance marks the company’s third instalment of DanzINC that aims to develop Asia-Europe exchange and partnership.

I congratulate our young Diploma in Dance alumna Wiing Liu who has been invited to present her contemporary dance work in this prestigious international event. Her choreography, “Flight of the Kaleidoscopic Mind”, is performed by six of our dance students together with an exchange student from our partner university the Purchase Conservatory of Dance. This experience will no doubt enrich the students’ learning as they will get to interact with the professionals during the festival.

Part of NAFA’s success lies in its efforts to connect our artistic community to the world. We have had numerous collaborative opportunities with ODT, including participation in Forte In Resonance: International Collaboration Platform held in 2012. Our alumna Elizabeth Sarah Lee Huxing, Best Dance Graduate 2012, presented her choreography “Running Bamboo” which was performed by her classmates. Showcasing the contemporary Asian direction of the department, the dance performance was well-received.

Aside from our Department of Dance, ODT has also actively engaged NAFA lecturers, students and alumni from the Departments of Music, Fine Art and Design & Media as guest artists and associate artists in 2014. NAFA believes in the value of interdisciplinary exchange and we are deeply appreciative of our synergistic partnership with ODT.

We at NAFA applaud ODT’s efforts in developing young creative talents, and we look forward to working closely with ODT to contribute towards a vibrant arts scene in Singapore.

 CHIEF DIRECTOR
KOREA DANCE ASSOCIATION 

 FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE LTD 

 I would like to congratulate Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd (ODT) on their 15th Anniversary celebrations, as well as sustaining itself towards the 6th edition of the DanzINC International Dancers & Choreographers’ Residency Festival in 2014. Such achievements not only testify the strong foundation which ODT has built up over the years, but also the resilience and tenancy of Dr Danny Tan and his company in the arts scene.

ODT, a notable dance company, is now a familiar and prominent name among the dance community in South Korea, with ODT’s exemplary works being invited and showcased in many dance festivals at various cities since 2004. I am very pleased to witness ODT’s growth and works in South Korea and Singapore over the years. I am more convinced of ODT’s vision and achievements after my performance in Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta 2011 at the University Cultural Centre Hall.

I am very delighted that Dance Association of Korea and ODT’s 3-year MOU has resulted in more than 10 projects and collaborations between Singapore and South Korean counterparts, layering further foundation and trust over time.

For 2014, I am pleased that Park Na Hoon Dance Company and ODT will be collaborating to produce new works for the launch of DanzINC Festival 2014. I congratulate them for expanding their synergy at the Seoul International Dance Festival and Gwangju Donggu Road Art Festival. I look forward to more partnerships and collaborations between ODT and Korean companies and artists.

Dance Association of Korea will continue to support ODT in its endeavor to connect with Korean artistes and companies, and reaching out to more global audiences. We wish ODT a wonderful 15th anniversary and a successful 6th DanzINC!

Following the successful completion of 2014 DanzINC Festival Launch in end May, featuring SomeWhere.II & 8 Elements – two major productions that marked the wonderful collaboration between notable Odyssey Dance Theatre and South Korea’s Park Na Hoon Dance Co, I am very pleased that ODT continues its remarkable efforts by producing Muses – Xtraordinary Solos, in support of award-winning young artists from Japan, Korea and Singapore.

I am very happy that the 3-year MOU signed between Dance Association of Korea and ODT has witnessed many fruitful outcomes, providing many opportunities for the younger generation of Korean and Singaporean artistes in their pursuit towards their artistic endeavours. This MOU has indeed been beneficial for the international dance scene on a holistic level as we reach out to more global audiences, with more young Asian dance professionals coming on board.

As Chairwoman of Korea International Modern Dance Competition (KIMDC), I am glad that KIMDC has demonstrated its potential for talent search, extending its avenue for young artists to shine and grow in more international platforms such as Muses, under ODT’s 6th DanzINC Festival. This is a clear indication that the mission of KIMDC in allowing interaction between Korea and world’s modern dance has been rewarding.

I would like to thank ODT for their generosity and partnership in extending a choreographic platform for budding artists like Calvin Goh, Kimiko Komata, Wonmin Shin, Farliana Bte M. Ghani and Jaehyuk Choi to learn, exchange and grow further. I look forward to more exciting collaboration between Korea Dance Association and ODT.

I wish Muses – Xtraordinary Solos a resounding success.

 I am pleased to invite you to experience an ‘inter-disciplinary’ dance presentation under Singapore Choreographers’ Platform, spearheaded by Odyssey Dance Theatre (ODT)’s home grown artist – Linnea Ong.

Singapore Choreographers’ Platform under 6th DanzINC Festival allows artistes like Linnea to present her authentic Singaporean voice through dance. Linnea’s Artistes’ Manifesto assembles creative artists of diverse backgrounds to question the effect of environment on artists.

Since 2011, ODT has supported Linnea’s ‘inter-disciplinary’ exploration in ‘The Veil’ (2011), ‘Of Lanes & Memories’ (2012) and finally ‘Artistes’ Manifesto’ (2014). We hope she has asserted her artistic voice more clearly through these constructive platforms which have equipped her the required skills in orchestrating ‘inter-disciplinary’ works.

Please enjoy Linnea’s Artistes’ Manifesto, presenting a personal and intimate journey of her dance voice.