ARTS FISSION

ARTS FISSION A contemporary dance company since 1994 known for its diverse and groundbreaking works. The company has presented dance works regionally and internationally.

Led by Cultural Medallion recipient Angela Liong, the company creates dynamic, hybrid dance pieces that connect with everyday life and people. A Contemporary Dance Company in Singapore since 1994, Arts Fission pioneered site-specific dance performance in Singapore, and is still the leading force in extending dance performance beyond the confine of conventional stage. Arts Fission not only delves i

nto inquisitive dance work with creative fervor, but applies equal innovation to turning community outreach project into richly human experience. The Arts Granary and Everyday Waltzes are movement programmes/ workshops for the younger and elder generation respectively as we strongly believe that dance is for all and it is the expression of the human.

In our 32 years of practice, Arts Fission has always been big in spending meticulous attention on visual design of all o...
04/06/2026

In our 32 years of practice, Arts Fission has always been big in spending meticulous attention on visual design of all our public production posters and EDMs.

Our longtime visual designer Joyce Ng is an imaginative and sensitive artist who collaborates seamlessly with Arts Fission’s aesthetics.

Take a look at the evocative EDMs for ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST.

The cinematic cropping of the bamboo forest with the center figure moves from wide angle to close up — amping up the mystic ambient and mood of the forest in just three frames.

1 DAY TO GO!

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST— A DANCE TRAVELOGUE
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Visit: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF
or click the link in bio.

02/06/2026

Dancer Iggy portrays a lone traveler who discovers his inner landscape in his journey.

Come walk with him in ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST — A DANCE TRAVELOGUE.

You may just find your own hidden landscape too.

3 DAYS TO GO!

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST— A DANCE TRAVELOGUE
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Visit: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF
or click the link in bio.

(Voice over: Jac Carino)

29/05/2026

Here we are with composer Jon Lin’s soundscape wrapping around snippets of different dance pieces like a Vietnamese roll.

Come and partake in this sumptuous village fare of ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST.
Bon appétit!

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Visit: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF
or click the link in bio.

26/05/2026

Composer Jon Lin Chua shares her experimental method of integrating sound with movement that blurs the distinct boundary between dancers and musicians.

The Bamboo Forest is evoked by a recorded soundscape of bamboo rustling, creaking, and wind chimes before transforming into the elements of mist, wind, and rain through movements.

The tasks of the Herbalist are solely generated from live acoustic material to create an intimate and meditative sonic space for her solo dance.

The finale of the communal drinking dance inspired by the Vietnamese toast is a spontaneous, single rhythmic field with live clapping, stamping, vocalisation, and clacking from bamboo bracelet slats worn by the dancers.

Don’t miss this immersive, ASMR-like performance! 😉

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Visit: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF
or click the link in bio.

22/05/2026

Composer Jon Lin Chua gamely jumped into a bold experiment with Arts Fission Dancers to explore an organic way of sound and movement creation.

Her cheery demeanour belies her hard work and time commitment to “knock” out the demands of this creative exploration 😝

You have to come and experience the creative outcome!

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Visit: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF
or click the link in bio.

15/05/2026

The Herbalist — High Priestess of the village

Using dried leaves in a large metal basin, Aisha applies the actions of “stirring and lifting” to create the ritualistic cleansing of a herbal bath. With the help of composer Jon Lin Chua, she simulates sound texture of the dried leaves symbolic of words in a private prayer.

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF

[Aisha’s talk is an excerpt from the performance lecture of the same title, May 2025]

09/05/2026

How a rustic partake of food and drink led to a creative expression.

Working with composer Jon Lin Chua, a hand-tapping rhythmic phrase inspired by the villagers’ calls to toast is developed. Marveen uses the tapping rhythm to frame a rustic performance that expresses camaraderie with unison moves. Eventually everyone in the drinking party take to their feet and stomp out a boisterous communal dance.

Come join the drinking dance in the Play Den!

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Early Bird: $20 (20% off till 24 Apr 2026)
https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF

[Marveen’s talk is an excerpt from the performance lecture of the same title, May 2025]

01/05/2026

In her creative work for ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST — a dance travelogue, dancer imagines mist, wind, and rain interfacing with the vegetation and recount tales of perennial nature.

Working with a quintet to personify the bamboo trees, Andine develops organic body expression and recreates a deeply personal impression of her Bamboo Forest experience.

Glimpses of rehearsal footage will follow soon.

Get your tickets now to a refreshing performance experience in ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST.

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Early Bird: $20 (20% off till 24 Apr 2026)
https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF

[Andine’s talk is an excerpt from the performance lecture of the same title, May 2025]

24/04/2026

TRAVEL ➡️ PERFORMANCE LECTURE ➡️ STAGE

Our Artistic Director, Angela Liong, shares the origin of our upcoming production, Ascent to the Bamboo Forest — A Dance Travelogue.

After a year and a half in gestation, we’re ready to present a three-act work capturing the majesty of the human spirit and nature through exquisite movement. Rustic, no thrills, and totally genuine with hearts and souls!

Don’t miss the Early Bird—book your tickets now!

ASCENT TO THE BAMBOO FOREST
5 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
6 June 2026 — 3:00pm, 8:00pm
Play Den, The Arts House
Early Bird: $20 (20% off till 24 Apr 2026)
Link in bio.
https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/ASCENTBF

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM ARTS FISSIONWhen geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, and extreme weather events flares u...
23/12/2025

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM ARTS FISSION
When geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, and extreme weather events flares up and escalates by the minute, so suffers our entire world.

Existential challenge is upon us. Our response as artists is to reflect with a deep visceral expression that often defies spoken words.

More and more, we find ourselves seeking solace in works of mindful quietness for mental wellness and resilience like our Moonstruck Series presented at the serene Japanese Garden and the mindfulness performance at Healing Arts Singapore.

As the year wraps up, we do send wishes of good tidings. But more than ever, we also urge everyone to spare a thought on the state of the world and the environment.

Happy times with your loved ones, and a 2026 full of hopeful potential to come!
—
Angela Liong
Co-founder & Artistic Director

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126 Cairnhill Road #01-07/09 And #03-03/04
Singapore
229707

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