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SIGMA YOUTH
PROGRAMME
AUDITION [2026-27]
NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
Sigma Youth Programme is a one-year programme for dancers looking to refine their technique and movement quality, discover new tools of expression in contemporary dance as well as experience the creation process of professional artists.
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Catch the performance by our current batch of Sigma Youth Dancers:
NOVA
18 April, Saturday, 8PM
19 April, Sunday, 5PM
Sigma Studio Theatre
Dancers:
Choreographers of NOVA:
Hong Guofeng & Christina Chan
Faculty for batch 2025-26:
Hong Guofeng, Christina Chan, Germaine Cheng, Chua Chiok Woon
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PROGRAMME DETAILS
The programme will be led by Sigma's artistic director Hong Guofeng, resident choreographer Christina Chan, Sigma artists Germaine Cheng and Chua Chiok Woon as well as guest artists through classes, workshops and rehearsals, which will eventually culminate in a performance that will be showcased at the end of the programme.
/Eligibility & Requirements/
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Age: 19 to 30 years old
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Dance Background: Open to dancers proficient in any genre, from street to contemporary to classical forms. Applicants should have a solid foundation in dance and a willingness to explore beyond their primary style.
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Improvisation Skills: Must be comfortable with improvisation, as the programme places strong emphasis on movement exploration, adaptability, and personal expression.
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Mindset: We’re looking for dancers who are open-minded, curious, and eager to challenge their physical and creative limits. The ability to collaborate and engage in co-creation with choreographers and fellow dancers is key.
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Commitment: Participants should be dedicated to consistent weekly training and be available for additional rehearsals leading up to the final production.
/The following, will be covered during the programme/
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Efficient release & control
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Floor work
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Ballet & footwork
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Flow & connection
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Improvisation
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Contact
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Movement creation
/Programme duration/
May 2026 to April 2027
/Training hours/
Every Saturday, 11am to 1pm (with possibility of extending to 11am - 2pm during performance preparation)
Note: Additional rehearsals will be added from Dec 2026 onwards.
[More details will be shared once you are selected for the programme. Do highlight any potential scheduling issues upon registration.]
/Programme fee/
$360 per term
[total: 4 terms]
/Scholarships and bursaries/
Scholarship(s) is/are available to the most outstanding dancer(s) who is/are selected for the programme.
Bursaries are available to those who are selected for the programme but are facing financial difficulties.
More details will be provided during the audition. You may also email us at info@sigmadance.co to enquire.
These schemes are applicable to students only.
Photo credit: Burke Raby
AUDITION DETAILS
/Date/
25 April 2026, Saturday
/Time/
11:30AM - 2:00PM
[Report at 11:00AM to register and warm-up.]
/Venue/
Sigma Collective Space
37 Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, #04-01E, Singapore 089064
/Audition fee/
$10 per person to be paid via paynow or bank transfer before submitting the registration form.
[Details in registration form]
/Audition format/
#1: You will learn a movement phrase and perform it
#2: You will be required to perform a solo improvisation as well as improvisational tasks
#3: There will be a short group interview at the end of the audition
Application closes on 19 April, 2359hrs.
Email info@sigmadance.co for enquiries.