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One @ The Ballet

What is One @ the Ballet? 

Launched in 2009, One @ the Ballet is an exclusive, in-studio dance experience held once a month on Saturdays. Designed to break the traditional boundaries between stage and audience, this intimate event brings you closer to the dancers than ever before. Led by our esteemed Artistic Director, Janek Schergen, each session offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of ballet. 

From the personal rituals dancers perform before stepping on stage to the intricate creative process of choreographers, One @ the Ballet offers rich, narrative-driven insights. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation of dance through a blend of storytelling and live performances, featuring captivating excerpts from our main season productions. This unique, up-close interaction with the dancers allows audiences to not just watch but connect with the artistry of ballet in a truly personal and memorable way. 

One @ the Ballet provides an unmatched opportunity to experience ballet in its raw, unfiltered form. Unlike traditional stage performances, this event brings you right into the heart of the studio, where the magic of dance happens. 

  1. Registration and Payment 
  • All participants must register online through the Singapore Ballet website. 
  • The fee for each One @ the Ballet session is $22. Payment must be completed at the time of registration. 
  • Registration is open year-round, but each session is subject to availability and maximum capacity. Once the session is full, registration will be closed. 

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy 

  • All registration fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be provided for cancellations or no-shows. 
  • Singapore Ballet reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a session in the event of unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, registered participants will be informed, and alternative arrangements or refunds will be offered. 

3. Attendance 

  • Registration is required to attend each session. Participants will not be admitted without prior registration. 
  • Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration on the day of the event opens at 12.45 pm, and seating is free seating. 
  • Children aged 3 and below will not be admitted. Singapore Ballet reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals who do not meet this age requirement. 

4. Health and Safety 

  • Singapore Ballet follows all government regulations and health advisories. Participants may be required to comply with any health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event. 
  • In the event that participants display any symptoms of illness, they may be refused entry to the session. 

5. Programme Changes 

  • Singapore Ballet reserves the right to make changes to the program, including changes to performers, without prior notice. 

6. Photography and Recording 

  • Photography, video recording, and audio recording during the session are strictly prohibited unless otherwise stated by Singapore Ballet. 
  • By attending One @ the Ballet, participants grant Singapore Ballet permission to use any photos or videos taken during the event for marketing or promotional purposes. 

7. Liability 

  • Singapore Ballet will not be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage of property incurred during the event. 
  • Attendees participate at their own risk and are advised to take care of their personal belongings. 

8. Late Entry 

  • Latecomers will be admitted at an appropriate break in the presentation, as determined by Singapore Ballet staff. Please arrive on time to avoid any disruptions to the session. 

9. Intellectual Property 

  • All content shared during One @ the Ballet, including performances, choreography, and presentations, remains the intellectual property of Singapore Ballet and the artists involved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is prohibited. 

10. Code of Conduct 

  • All attendees are expected to behave respectfully towards the dancers, staff, and other participants. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event without a refund. 

2025 One @ the Ballet 1:00-2:15pm Saturdays

25 January 2025

Meditation, Music & Movement

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Dance and movement are inspired by sound. In the most realized of that meeting is the choreographer’s art. Music serves as our deepest response to how dance is created. Brilliant composers like Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky and Igor Stravinsky worked closely in developing whole pieces of music meant to be companions to the movement created by a choreographer. The successful union of these art forms can take an audience beyond the ordinary and create a memorable experience and transform how we can link all the senses.

22 February 2025

Romeo & Juliet
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With this special One @ the Ballet we will highlight how story telling is accomplished through the art of choreography. Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous adaptations of literature into a ballet. The music for Romeo and Juliet was composed by Sergei Prokofiev and was thought to be less than ideal. History has proved that wrong and it has become one of the most beautiful and well known orchestral scores in memory. The choreography for our production is by Choo-San Goh and the sets and costume design by Peter Cazalet. We will show several segments of the ballet to illustrate how each of the characters propels the narrative of the ballet to its dramatic conclusion.

29 March 2025

Singapore Ballet
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Singapore Ballet was co-founded as Singapore Dance Theatre by Anthony Then and Goh Soo Khim with just seven professional dancers. In 37 years, we have grown to the point where we now have 36 dancers and six performance seasons that span though the calendar year, as well as international touring. The repertoire has included some of the most well-regarded international choreographer’s works in newly created and established pieces as well as full-length classical ballets. The company is now one of the most significant arts organizations in Singapore. The path we have travelled towards building the company will be shown with several examples of our repertoire presented in segments.

26 April 2025

Repertory Treasures
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Dance companies are always asked what is “new” in the repertoire. It becomes a matter of balance to present a mix of heritage repertoire and new works for our audiences. With an expanding repertoire, as the years progress for Singapore Ballet, certain ballets emerge as the identity of the company and new works are influenced by the style of those particular choreographic pieces. What continues and how we move forward is the alchemy that forms the unique identity and perspective of the repertoire for our audiences. We’ll show you what defines us as a dance company and where we are intending to go in future.

24 May 2025

How to Dress a Dancer
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Learn the story behind how pointe shoes, ballets slippers, rehearsal clothes, plus simple and elaborate costumes, which are part of the magic of the ballet world. The history of a ballerina’s tutu, tiaras, headpieces and decoration will be shown with wonderful examples from our wardrobe on display. We will show costumes a wide range of our costumes and how it has enhanced the entire look of a work of choreography.

14 June 2025

A Dancer’s Perspective
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Every professional dancer starts their day with the ritual of taking company class, whether they are new to the company or a dancer of great experience. Their daily rehearsal schedule following can consist of a full five hour day of learning and working on either a single ballet or up to six or more different pieces. How dancers learn and retain choreography, structure their movements with music and function as a cohesive unit is a fascinating study for us to delve into this time. Individual dancers all have rituals that help them prepare and perform at their peak. All the many nuances of how a ballet gets to stage will be discussed and segments of upcoming repertoire will be presented.

12 July 2025

The Three Pillars of Dance
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Dance companies are supported with a balance of their repertoire for their audiences. In most cases this is defined by a conscious thought of how the development of the organization progresses from season to season. For Singapore Ballet, we have an established group of 19th century classical works, as well masterpieces created for other dance companies by well-known international choreographers and then brought into our repertoire to enrich it. Finally, we have ballets created especially for our dancers and audiences that show our own distinctive strengths and qualities. Examples of each of these important foundations to the repertory will be presented.

16 August 2025

Ballet 101
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The heritage and history of ballet is a story that is worth telling and how the development of modern dance morphed into contemporary dance theatre is part of this dialogue. What is it that has led classical ballet and contemporary dance to be considered one of the most respected of the international fine arts alongside literature, music and drama? We’ll show you the daily lives of dancers, from morning class, to rehearsal and into the experience of performance for them. You’ll experience greater insights and learn a great deal more than just attending a performance.

13 September 2025

Terpsichore, the Goddess of Dance
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In ancient legend, each of the fine arts had a goddess who represented them. Terpsichore was the goddess of dance and has been presented in several ideals in all forms of dance, from traditional cultural dance to the formalities of ballet. Ballet has a tradition that goes all the way back to the French count of Louis IVX, who envisioned himself as the Sun King and staged elaborate pageants and ballets to depict the higher nature of music, movement and performance. We have advanced a long way since then but the spectacle of dance performance has the same ideal in which it is to bring something to life that is both ideal and memorable.

18 October 2025

Behind the Front Curtain
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This unique One @ the Ballet will take you behind the curtain to showcase different aspects of the training, creation of a ballet and on to performance aspects. All the elements of choreography, music, set, costume design, as well as choice of repertoire in each of our six annual seasons will be part of this exploration of Singapore Ballet. Special sections of ballets that are presently in rehearsal will be demonstrated as part of the process. Several Singapore Ballet dancers will be interviewed for our audience’s enlightenment.

15 November 2025

Cinderella
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In the last session of the year, we will focus on our production of Cinderella. This new production was first brought to our stage it featured a unique combination of Singaporean talents with costume designs, stage settings and lighting design. What goes into staging a full-length ballet with costumes, story telling through choreography of this ballet will be the highlight of this One @ the Ballet.

One @ the Ballet is a monthly in-studio dance experience that offers audiences an exclusive, up-close look at the world of ballet. Led by Singapore Ballet’s Artistic Director, Janek Schergen, the event features narrative-driven sessions exploring various dance topics, as well as live performances by our dancers. 

It takes place once a month on a Saturday. Please refer to the schedule on our website for specific dates.

Each session runs for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, from 1.00 pm to 2.15 pm. 

The event takes place at Singapore Ballet’s Founder’s Studio. 

The fee for One @ the Ballet is $22 per session.

Children aged 3 and below are not permitted to attend. We recommend this experience for adults and older children who are able to appreciate the content of the sessions.

Registration is open year-round, but seats are limited. Make sure to book early, as sessions tend to fill up quickly. Once we reach maximum capacity, registration for that session will close. 

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration on the day begins at 12.45 pm, and attendees will be seated upon arrival. 

You can find the monthly schedule for One @ the Ballet on our website under the One @ the Ballet section. Be sure to check regularly for updates.

Each session offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of ballet, including insights into dance preparation, choreography, and live performances from Singapore Ballet dancers. The format is part-narrative, part-performance, making it a unique and engaging experience.

You can register online through our website. Simply select the session you would like to attend and follow the registration process.

Once a session reaches maximum capacity, registration will close. We encourage you to sign up early to secure your spot, as seats are limited.

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