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National Contemporary Ballet provides a stage for the visceral fusion of tradition and modernity. Dancers are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in both classical ballet and contemporary dance training; they are pushed to explore their full artistic potential and embrace versatility. At the heart of National Contemporary Ballet is a spirit of innovation and excellence.

Artistic Director

Homegrown talent Jeffrey Tan has a vast history of professional experience and is one of Singapore’s most prolific and established dancers, choreographers, and educators. Formerly a principal dancer and assistant ballet master with Singapore Dance Theatre, now known as Singapore Ballet, he also holds a Master of Fine Arts from Queensland University of Technology and has held the position of the Head of Dance at Singapore Chinese Girls’ School. In 2013, he was appointed the Principal of the Singapore Ballet Academy. He is currently the principal and founder of One Dance Asia.

A recipient of the Singapore Young Artist Award (Excellence in Dance) 2000 as well as the Educational Grant for Postgraduate Study (Masters) 2003, Jeffrey has performed the works of George Balanchine, Goh Choo San, Leigh Warren, Graham Lustig, Jean-Paul Comelin, Val Caniparoli, Stanton Welch, Richard Wherlock, Thierry Malandain, Nacho Duato, Joachim Schlomer, Jiri Kylian, Boi Sakti, and Marie-Claude Pietragalia, to name a few. He has danced principal roles in ballets such as Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Petrushka, Rite of Spring, La Traviata, and many more.

Despite a late start in dance at the age of 21, his illustrious career has brought him to perform at numerous international festivals such as Le Temps d’Aimer la Danse a Biarritz in France, Festival International Cervantino in Mexico, Chang Mu Arts Festival in Korea, Festival of Dance in the Philippines, Dance Salad in Texas, Singapore Arts Festival and Esplanade’s da:ns Festival. Jeffrey has also toured extensively to the United States, Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and London and has critical acclaim and success with his performances and choreography.

Jeffrey is currently the Regional Director of Singapore Dance Alliance.

Assistant Choreographer

Edina Handali is a professional choreographer and versatile dancer born in Jakarta, Indonesia who is now based in Singapore. She graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore graduating with a Diploma in Dance with Distinction. Edina was a cast member for National Contemporary Ballet previous works in 2022 and 2024. Edina is a current teacher at Dancepointe Academy Singapore, nurturing the younger generation in contemporary and street dance.

Production Stage Manager

Shining is an accomplished production stage manager with a strong foundation in dance and live productions. She has contributed to numerous local and international festivals and toured extensively with T.H.E Dance Company, where she was integral to many productions and served as Production Stage Manager from 2013 to 2016.

In 2017, supported by the Singapore National Arts Council grant, Shining joined City Contemporary Dance Company in Hong Kong as Assistant to the Technical Director for the production of Post-Perception/Transcendence, a full-length work by Sang Jijia. That same year, she began her ongoing role as Gala Events Manager at the Singapore International Film Festival, overseeing major events including opening film screenings, special presentations, and the Silver Screen Awards.

In 2025, she was awarded her second National Arts Council grant and worked with Farooq Chaudhry, the Director and Producer of Fengling Productions (UK) on the research and development of two new projects. The same year, she also worked with award-winning Art Director Tim Yip on a commissioned production by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), staged in London.

Alongside her freelance work, Shining is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' School of Dance. She continues to work across a wide range of productions, and is passionate about supporting independent artists and companies through collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches.

Lighting Designer

“Lighting is not just about a simple switch, but how one paints a picture for the audience” —this is a phrase that spurred Clement Cheong to make a major career switch from a graphic artist to a lighting designer in 2006.

Now, with more than 15 years of experience, Clement’s accomplishments include projects for university dance shows, rock concerts, television shows, theatre, dance, art installations, cultural performances, musical productions and overseas productions.

Some notable projects include National Day Parade 2013–2015 & 2022, and lighting design for Chingay 2022 and 2023.

Dancer 

Chanakarn Panpijit started dancing at Kaen Nakhon Wittayalai school. With his passion in dance, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts in Performing Arts (major in Ballet), from Mahasarakham University.

Chanakarn Panpijit joined Bangkok City Ballet Company in 2018, and is one of Thailand’s most prominent ballet dancers.

Dancer

Cherie Wong began her dance journey with classical ballet at the age of seven and was introduced to Contemporary dance during her time in School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA). She holds a Diploma in Dance from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Since graduation, she has attained her CSTD Modern Jazz Teaching Certificate and is also a Stott trained Pilates Instructor. She was an artist with T.H.E Second Company from 2023–2025 and is currently freelancing as a performer and dance instructor—exploring different genres and movement along the way to further hone her craft.

Dancer

Ivan Koh is a versatile choreographer, performer, and dance educator known for his artistic precision and dynamic stage presence. Trained at SOTA and on full scholarship at the New Zealand School of Dance, he refined his craft across classical and contemporary forms. He later performed with the Music and Drama Company and Singapore Ballet, taking on notable soloist roles in world premieres and repertory works. Now active as a choreographer and educator, Ivan collaborates with institutions, commercial clients, and luxury brands, creating impactful movement experiences and mentoring emerging dancers with a thoughtful, professional approach.

Dancer

Pia Angela Custodio is a professional dancer from the Philippines, trained in classical ballet and contemporary dance from the age of six at ACTS Manila under Chelo Borromeo Gemina. A recipient of the NAFA Talent Scholarship, she completed her Diploma in Dance at Singapore’s Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), where she was awarded the Wu Tsung Kan Book Prize and named Best Graduate. Now based in Singapore, Pia works as a freelance dancer and choreographer, performing across diverse stages and collaborations, while also teaching ballet and contemporary. She is known for her versatility and her ongoing pursuit of depth and growth in expressive artistry.

Dancer

Sathonthorn Proramattamasakol is a Bangkok-based dancer and dance instructor. Born on 9 August 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (Western Dance) from Srinakharinwirot University. He has performed with Bangkok City Ballet since 2014 and has extensive experience in ballet, contemporary dance, and aerial arts. Sathonthorn has taught at Aerial Factory Bangkok and Dance Plus Academy. His training includes the Vaganova Method, Progressing Ballet Technique, contemporary dance certifications from the Australian Teachers of Dancing, and Ballet Intermediate from the Royal Academy of Dance.

Dancer

Shawna Wong is a versatile dancer who enjoys exploring new possibilities through movement. She trained at School of the Arts, Singapore, and City Ballet Academy before furthering her studies at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London, where she graduated with First Class Honours. She has performed internationally, from London’s Royal Opera House to Singapore’s Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, and has worked with local and international choreographers including Silvia Yong, Yarra Ileto, Sam Parry, Richard Chappell, and Jason Mabana.

More recently, Shawna performed in Feathers of the Fog with TRDOco and served as a judge for the Converge C3 Competition. Alongside her performance practice, she is a dedicated instructor passionate about nurturing the next generation of dancers through contemporary practice, performance, and competition work. She continues to refine her artistic voice through performance, creation, and collaboration.

Dancer

Supatchai Lappakornkul (also known as Tick Tock), is a Western Music graduate from Kasetsart University and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, with Best Graduation in Dance. Tick Tock is a professional dance artist for National Contemporary Ballet and Bangkok City Ballet. He has performed in numerous dance productions both on local platforms and overseas. He was also an adjunct ballet lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Singapore Raffles Music College. His passion towards a long-term dance career drove him to Pilates, which earned him full certification as a Pilates instructor of all apparatus. Tick Tock now is the founder and senior instructor at The Active Pilates where he also  helps the younger generation of dancers to grow in the healthiest way.

Dancer

Wipob Hansomboon was born in Thailand. Passionate in contemporary and classical ballet, Wipob was trained with the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus since young. He previously placed in the Top 12 Finalist in The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet competition 2025 that was hosted in Brazil, and is currently studying in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)’s School of Dance. Has worked with several choreographers such as Etienne Ferrère, Goh Shou Yi, Aditep Jane.