An inside view of how Sigma Contemporary Dance builds and shapes its work – a four-day immersion into the choreographic and movement practices behind Soft Archives, the latest work by Sigma Contemporary Dance.
Where: Sigma Studio Theatre, Singapore
When: 10–12 December 2025
Deadline for applications: 16 November 2025
About the Intensive:
Participants will train and create alongside the company’s Artistic Team, engaging in the same processes that shaped Soft Archives.
Daily progamme run-down:
– Morning Technique Class: grounding in release-based contemporary practice, with an attention to tone, clarity, and efficiency in movement
– Repertoire Sessions: learning and exploring material from Soft Archives
– Workshopping Sessions: developing movement material and performance tasks drawn from the work
– The intensive concludes with a studio performance where participants present their version of Soft Archives.
Participants will:
– Train in release-based technique, and principles that emphasis on tone, clarity, and efficiency in movement led by Sigma’s Artistic Team
– Learn and perform excerpts from Soft Archives
– Experience the company’s collaborative process
– Meet like-minded dancers from diverse backgrounds and engage in exchange throughout the intensive
– Perform an adapted version of Soft Archives in a studio showcase open to the public during 12.ance Festival
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Participants must:
– Have a sound and consistent background in dance training (contemporary, modern, street, traditional, classical, or related practices)
– Be aged 18 and above
– Commit to full participation in all sessions (exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis)
– Prepare a 2- to 5-minute continuous improvisation video (unedited, with full body in view) as audition
– Prepare a dance CV detailing your dance experiences
– Complete the application form in full
Financial aid is available. Indicate interest in financial support in the “Remarks” section of the application form — limited assistance is available. You will be asked to provide supporting documents.
Apply by 16 November 2025, 23:59 SGT.
How to apply: submit your application via this form https://forms.gle/EyPbfKioAbvSB5Fn7 by 16 November 2025, 23:59 SGT.
Costs for participants: Sgd 380
Contact details:
Email us for enquiries:
info@sigmadance.co
For further information, please visit https://www.sigmadance.co/12ance2025/intensives
For more dance INTENSIVES, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/dance-intensives/
