Grace in Motion: An Introduction to Classical Japanese Dance

Free with Refundable Deposit

For these programmes, patrons will be required to pay a $5 refundable deposit to secure their slot. The deposit will be marked for refunds when patrons enter the programme within 10 minutes of the session's start time. No-shows or latecomers will have their $5 deposit forfeited and their slot released to walk-in patrons.

To facilitate your refund, please ensure that your ticket is verified at the entrance. Refunds will be processed within 7 - 14 working days.

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Experience the refined beauty of traditional Japanese dance in this immersive introductory workshop. Participants will learn foundational movements, posture and expressive nuances drawn from classical dance lineages such as Fujima-ryu and Wakayagi-ryu. Cheng Xiaofang, a certified teacher from the Iyo Minyo Kenkyukai, offers students an authentic and enriching introduction to traditional Japanese dance and culture.the session offers a rare chance to appreciate the subtlety, poise and storytelling embedded in every gesture.

About the programme:

Experience the refined beauty of traditional Japanese dance in this immersive introductory workshop. Participants will learn foundational movements, posture and expressive nuances drawn from classical dance lineages such as Fujima-ryu and Wakayagi-ryu. Cheng Xiaofang, a certified teacher from the Iyo Minyo Kenkyukai, offers students an authentic and enriching introduction to traditional Japanese dance and culture.the session offers a rare chance to appreciate the subtlety, poise and storytelling embedded in every gesture.

About the Artist:

Tang Renaissance, Singapore’s first IPC dedicated to preserving Shanghai Yue Opera, has trained over 100 talents and staged more than 30 productions across the region since 2005, championing multicultural expression and cross-disciplinary collaboration that bridge tradition and modernity in the performing arts.

Teacher Cheng Xiaofang: With 23 years in Fujima-ryu and Wakayagi-ryu dance and a certified stage name from the Iyo Minyo Kenkyukai, she offers students an authentic and enriching introduction to traditional Japanese dance and culture.

Terms of Ticket Sales

1. Once sold, tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable unless the Singapore government mandates the closure of events in Singapore. All information given is correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change without prior notice. The Promoter reserves all rights to amend any terms and conditions without prior notice, and, in the event of any dispute, the Promoter’s decision is final.

Terms of Refundable Deposit

1. Ticket deposits will be refunded after the event to participants who have attended. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the ticket, with no refund provided.
2. Refunds will be processed by BookMyShow and credited back to the original payment method used (e.g. credit card, debit card, or other supported payment platforms).
3. One ticket admits 1 person. There will be a 10-minute grace period for latecomers. Thereafter, ticket holders who arrive later than 10 minutes after the event start time will not be admitted and no refunds will be made.

_{All information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without prior notice.}

_{The Promoter reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Promoter's decision is final.}

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