Join us for the first edition of Everybody Barre Now, a brand-new programme adapted from da:ns focus’s EveryBody Dance Now series, featuring beginner-friendly dance sessions. Created specially for Ballet by the Bay, this edition shines a spotlight on one of ballet’s most iconic elements: the barre.

This lively, dance-along experience invites curious newcomers and dance enthusiasts alike to move alongside experienced ballet instructors, dancers, and students, exploring the building blocks of ballet technique through the barre.

Whether you’re trying ballet for the first time or simply looking for a fun way to move, Everybody Barre Now offers an engaging introduction to the beauty, discipline, and artistry of ballet — one plié at a time.

27 Jun, Sat: Singapore Ballet Academy

2pm: Fundamental Techniques of Ballet Barre Work

Led by Mr Han Kee Juan, Principal of Singapore Ballet Academy, this session gives audiences an up-close look at the fundamental techniques of ballet barre work. Through demonstrations by students, Mr Han illustrates how basic barre exercises develop posture, alignment, balance and coordination—essential foundations that support a dancer’s technique and future movement in ballet.

5.30pm: Barre Choreography (inspired by Swan Lake)

Led by Mr Han Kee Juan, Principal of Singapore Ballet Academy, this session gives audiences an up-close look at how ballet barre technique can be transformed into expressive movement. Through demonstrations by students, Mr Han presents a short barre choreography inspired by the beloved classic Swan Lake, showing how foundational technique supports artistry, musicality and storytelling in ballet.

28 Jun, Sun: Singapore Ballet

2pm: Basic Barre Technique

Discover the foundations of classical ballet in this guided session, where Singapore Ballet’s Soloist Kevin Zong and Demi-Soloist Jessica Garside introduce essential barre principles and proper technique, revealing how precision, musicality, and control build strength, stability, and elegant alignment. This session offers a rare opportunity to interact with professional dancers who live and breathe this discipline every day as part of their profession.

5.30pm: Barre Choreography (inspired by Singapore Ballet’s The Nutcracker)

Step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker through a creative barre choreography session led by Singapore Ballet Soloist Kevin Zong and Demi-Soloist Jessica Garside, inspired by the company’s beloved holiday production. Drawing from their onstage experience in this iconic work, these performers will guide participants through movement phrases that reflect the spirit, elegance, and storytelling of the ballet, offering an engaging blend of technique and imagination at the barre.

This programme is part of da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay, a ballet lovers’ weekend of classics and neo-classical works. Be inspired by world-class productions and be introduced to new perspectives on this celebrated art form.