A Children’s Day Special
1 Oct, Sun, 4pm, Esplanade Concert Hall

To celebrate Children's Day, Singapore Dance Theatre, in conjunction with Esplanade’s exciting Octoburst festivities, is pleased to present The Nutcracker Suite. As part of the Dance Appreciation Series, this outreach performance will delight children with a collection of beautiful excerpts from The Nutcracker choreographed by Jeffrey Tan.

A Introduction to Class

Step into a ballet class set in a choreographic mood and be inducted into the basic techniques of ballet. Be introduced to the five basic positions, barré, tondues and more and learn how the various classes build up to mould the virtuosic dancers of SDT

Excerpts from The Nutcracker Act II by Jeffrey Tan

Composed by Tchaikovsky and his final ballet, The Nutcracker stars a series of fantastic events in a child’s world that confuse the line between myth and reality during Christmas Eve.

Kingdom of Sweets

The Prince escorts Clara to the Kingdom of Sweets where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Prince tells her about their daring battle with the army of mice and she rewards them with a celebration of dances.

• The Spanish Dance
• The Arabian Dance
• The Mirliton Dance
• The Russian Dance
• The Chinese Dance
• The Waltz of Flowers

In the Kingdom of Sweets, the celebration of dances culminates in this stunning performance by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. Specially choreographed by Jeffrey Tan, the Grand Pas De Deux is the highlight of classical ballet, a joyous pairing of the two lovers set to the most wonderful piece of music.

Do look out for our last segment of the Dance Appreciation Series on 20th November 2006 as the year draws to a close.

Tickets are priced at $10 SISTIC fee at $1 per ticket

Schools are able to use the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy of up to 60% of ticket price (capped at $20 per ticket)

BOOK NOW! Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC's authorised agents. SISTIC hotline 6348 5555 Group bookings of 20 or more 6828 8388 A SISTIC booking fee applies for all tickets.

Latecomers will only be admitted during suitable breaks/intermission. No admission for infants in arms and children below 3 years old. Tickets are required for all patrons.