Singapore Ballet Festival 2025

Ma Cong

A visionary in dance, Ma Cong became Artistic Director of Richmond Ballet in July 2024. Celebrated for his bold choreography and global artistic voice, Ma trained at Beijing Dance Academy and began his career with the National Ballet of China. His first full-length ballet, The Crane Whisperer, premiered at the National Ballet of China and showcased his unique ability to merge Eastern and Western sensibilities. A two-decade tenure with Tulsa Ballet shaped him as both a dynamic performer and resident choreographer. Now leading Richmond Ballet, Ma brings passion and innovation, championing a repertoire that bridges classical tradition with contemporary vision.

Tim Rushton

Timothy Rushton MBE is a British choreographer who served as Artistic Director of Danish Dance Theatre from 2001 to 2018. Trained at The Royal Ballet School, he performed with Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and the Royal Danish Ballet, where he developed his choreographic interests. Known for blending classical ballet with modern dance, Rushton received four Reumert Prizes and collaborated across artistic disciplines. Under his leadership, the company toured internationally. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to dance and is listed in Kraks Blå Bog, the Danish Who’s Who.

Choo-San Goh

Choo San Goh was a visionary choreographer and dancer from Singapore whose groundbreaking work continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As Resident Choreographer & Associate Artistic Director of the Washington Ballet, he created over thirty acclaimed works blending classical ballet with modern sensibilities, praised for their emotional depth and technical brilliance. Goh received numerous accolades, including the Dance Magazine Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship for Choreography. His masterpieces, such as Fives and In the Glow of the Night, have been performed by top companies like New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and the Royal Danish Ballet. Today, the Singapore Ballet serves as the home of much of his choreography, continuing to honor his legacy as one of the most influential choreographers of his generation.