Body Connectivity is the first workshop to be conducted at Esplanade by Rianto, a master performer of the traditional Javanese cross-gender dance form, lengger, and one of the most renowned contemporary dancers of his generation in Asia. The workshop will delve into the intricate relationship between movement, voice, and internal awareness. It has an emphasis on the integration of traditional Javanese dance elements with contemporary practices, fostering a holistic understanding of bodily expression.

The workshop is designed for professional dancers, full-time students in dance, movement practitioners, and professional actors in theatre interested in exploring the depths of bodily connectivity through the lens of Javanese dance traditions.

Participants are encouraged to select and provide a music track of their choice to be used during the workshop. They will be able to play this track by connecting their mobile phone to the Bluetooth speakers available in the workshop venue.

Be sure to catch the world premiere of SoftMachine: The Return by Choy Ka Fai, a performance and a research project that weaves together a decade of experiments in dance-making, through the critical lens of five Asian artists.