Date: 29 October 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic South Agora
Ticket Price: Free admission
Festival hotline: Call 6510 3000


Artist/Arts Group:

Choreographer Zaini Tahir, winner of the Best Choreographer Award at the Prague Dance Festival 2009 and TRCC Assistant Director (Artistic Development) together with students from Republic Polytechnic Replug, Wushu, Malay Cultural Group, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, Social Dance, Gamelan Naga Kencana, Beats Encore, Capoeira, Judo, Haka, Akido and drummers from ZingO Drum Festival Group.

Synopsis:

Let Reflections 2009 grand launch open your eyes to what this year’s festival has to offer! Choreographed by Zaini Tahir, winner of the Best Choreographer Award at the New Prague Dance Festival 2009, together with music arranged by RP’s Replug musician Hafidz Leong, expect a montage of performances featuring martial art fighters, hip hop, modern and traditional dancers, Replug vocalists, percussionists of Gamelan and Beats Encore, hot bods from ZingO Drum Festival Group and graffiti artistes that will satisfy both your aural and visual senses. Be there to enjoy!

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Date: 30 October 2009 (Friday)
Time: 5.00pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic South Agora
Ticket Price: Free admission
Festival hotline: Call 6510 3000

Artist/Arts Group: Republic Polytechnic Silat, Wushu, Capoeira and Judo

Synopsis:

Let the young warriors from Silat, Wushu, Capoeira and Judo demonstrate how the culturally diverse martial art forms meet and fuse with the latest pop music to create the most original piece of visual spectacle.

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Date: 6 November 2009 (Friday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Ticket Price: $20 and $15 (price excludes SISTIC charge)
Festival hotline: Call SISTIC at 6348 5555 or log on www.sistic.com.sg

Artist/Arts Group:

Choreographers Zaini Tahir (Singapore), Maud Toledano (France), Ong Siew Bee (Singapore) and Gayatri Sriram (India) and dancers from Republic Polytechnic, NUS Dance Ensemble, Anna Broquet (France), Tanvi Bhaskar, Ananth Nagaraj (India) and YuYing Secondary School Alumni Dance Group.

Synopsis:

A new exploratory journey of tango music expressed through the transition of Chinese, Indonesian, Indian contemporary, Indian Bharatyanatyam and neo-classical Ballet dance forms choreographed by Ong Siew Bee (Singapore), Serene Tan (Singapore), Zaini Tahir (Singapore), Gayatri Sriram (India) and Maud Toledano (France), and performed by dancers from NUS Dance Ensemble, Republic Polytechnic, YuYing Secondary School Alumni Dance Group, Ananth Nagaraj (India), Tanvi Bhaskar (India) and Anna Broquet (France). The project is supported by Embassy of France.

* Shows applicable for TOTE Board Arts Grant

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View PosterDate: 7 November 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Ticket Price: $10
Festival hotline: Email Dennis Loi at 73745@myrp.edu.sg

Artist/Arts Group: Republic Polytechnic Wind Symphony

Synopsis:

In line with the Festival’s theme, RP Wind Symphony (First runner-up in 1st Division of the Singapore International Band Festival 2008) presents an infusion of music from different countries, cultures and period. Conducted by Resident Conductor, CPT Muhamad Yusri, the concert repertoire is inspired by the beauty in paintings, poetry, history, film and music together – interpreting the various art forms in the form of band music. Be awed by the two soloists in Autumn Soliloquy (Oboe) and Variants on an English Hymn Tune (Euphonium), and the two young student conductors as they debut in this concert, showcasing their musicality.

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Date: 11 November 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Ticket Price: $10
Festival hotline: Call 6510 3000


Artist/Arts Group:

Republic Polytechnic dance groups – Indian Cultural Group, Malay Cultural Group, Modern Dance, Social Dance and Hip Hop

Synopsis:

InFusion – Integration. Synthesis. Amalgamation – MUSE 2009 promises a dynamic exploration of ideas, forms, genres, music and technology. Featuring new choreographies by Fathurrahman Said, Firhana Alsagoff, Gin, Kavitha Krishnan, Larry Liu, Louis Ng, Zaini Mohd Tahir and several student choreographers, Republic Polytechnic’s Hip Hop, Indian, Malay, Modern and Social Dance Groups will captivate the audience with their energy, creativity and verve.

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Date: 13 November 2009 (Friday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic, Exhibition Hall (E3)
Ticket Price: $15
Festival hotline: Call 6510 3000

Artist/Arts Group:

Rick Smith (Resident Guitarist, Harry’s Boat Quay), Norman Seck (Piano/Keyboards), Colin Yong (Bass/Flute), Rizal Sanip (Drums) and Mandy Gaines (Resident Vocalist, Harry’s Boat Quay)

Synopsis:

Chill and groove to a night of Jazz, Blues and Funk music with Rick Smith (Resident Guitarist, Harry’s Boat Quay), Norman Seck (Pianist/Keyboardist), Colin Yong (Bassist and Flautist), Rizal Sanip (Drummer) and Mandy Gaines (Resident Vocalist, Harry’s Boat Quay). They promise an evening of familiar jazz standards and more! Expect the unexpected as musicians whip up exciting improvisations in this Jam night. Come join us and get to play alongside these prominent musicians in this jamming session – show us your groove, impressive solos and fancy improvisations!

* Shows applicable for TOTE Board Arts Grant

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Date: 14 November 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Ticket Price: $15 and $10
Festival hotline: Call 6510 3000



Artist/Arts Group: Drummers from ZingO Drum Festival Group, One HeartBeat, SIA-MINDS EDC (Taiko Drums), ITE College East (Simei) and Republic Polytechnic Beats Encore

Synopsis:

For the first time ever, drummers and percussionists from ZingO Drum Festival Group, One HeartBeat, SIA-MINDS EDC (Taiko Drums), ITE College East (Simei) and RP’s own Beats Encore will come together to beat their way to the rhythm of the night. A colossal cultural show with a variety of percussion and drum music from various cultures, promises energetic entertainment for the whole family!

* Shows applicable for TOTE Board Arts Grant

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Date: 17-19 Nov 2009 (Tuesday - Thursday) and 20 Nov 2009 (Friday)
Time: 17-19 Nov 2009, 10am / 2pm (Schools booking) and 20 Nov 2009, 8pm (Public booking)
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Studio (Level 2)
Ticket Price: $15
Festival hotline: Call 6339 6602 or email pat@papermonkey.com.sg

Artist/Arts Group: Paper Monkey Theatre Ltd

Synopsis:

A story based on the green movement which started in India. This non violent protest where villagers hug the trees to save them from being felled has compelled the authorities to amend the policy against felling of forests in eco-sensitive regions. Not only is the importance of environmental friendliness being conveyed in this story, it also imparts the concept of cohesiveness and the importance of building strong bonds to work and solve problems. Audience can expect a theatrical treat as this performance will showcase custom made puppets, colourful and eye catching props and sets. It is riddled with catchy and infectious songs that will guarantee to enthral audience.

* Shows applicable for TOTE Board Arts Grant

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Polyphony – A Festival Nite of Mini
Musicals & Story Songs

Date: 18 November 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Ticket Price: $10
Festival hotline: Email Roland at roats901@yahoo.com.sg

Artist/Arts Group: Musical Theatre Limited, Temasek Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic

Synopsis:

Polyphony 2009 will feature mini-musicals and story songs by writers, composers, and directors from Musical Theatre Limited, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic. Support this refreshing effort by young and talented artistes, who are doing their part to make musical theatre more accessible to a wider audience.

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Date: 20 November 2009 (Friday)
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic Agora Hall The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Ticket Price: By Invitation only
Festival hotline: Call 6510 3000


Artist/Arts Group: Staff and students talents from Republic Polytechnic

Synopsis:

After an exhilarating and much anticipated 23 days of celebration of various art genres, witness the closing of Reflections 2009 with its spectacular 2 hour finale coupled with RP’s student talents award ceremony! Check out the winners, fashion and outrageous moments of the closing bash as it fuses music, dance and visual arts all together! An entertainment night of pure MTV-style presentation. It’s your night, your closing bash!

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