WORLD DANCE ALLIANCE SINGAPORE

Welcome to WDA.SG, a chapter of the WDA Asia Pacific.

We are an inclusive non-profit organization in Singapore dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of dance in all its forms and discourses, from its art form to its sciences and allied wellness disciplines. We believe that dance is essential in a civil society, not only as a form of physical activity, but in the prevention of disease and in building a stronger, cohesive and diverse community.

Our Mission Vision Statement

WDA Singapore 2020 was reinvigorated with the desire to respond to the changing times, and the current team believes that the organization is now renewed to

Support all dance practitioners and dance groups in Singapore, from veterans to fresh talent, from dance researchers to wellness enthusiasts.
Open up doors that will help dancers in their artistic, educational and professional development.
Build on our dance heritage for the future of dance and its evolving impact to society.
Connect dance practitioners locally and globally through a safe space for exchange.
Cultivate a scientific and holistic approach in the safe practice of dance and movement.

Our Core Values

Integrity. We believe in the practice of our beliefs in inclusivity, diversity and the holistic approach to dance and movement.
Empathy. Our members strive to understand varied experiences and conversations about dance and its allied vocations and how it affects people.
Relevance. WDA strives to remain in tune with the most current artistic, scientific and technological information as they impact the safe practice of dance.

TEAM

Who We Are

MUHAMMAD FAIRUL AZREEN B MOHD ZAHID

President

Fairul Zahid is a multifaceted dance artist, choreographer, and educator with extensive experience in various dance disciplines. As a Principal Dancer/Choreographer at ASK Dance Company, he has collaborated with local and international artists, producing numerous full-length and mixed-bill performances that have toured globally.

Fairul has taught dance at several local universities in Malaysia, including the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage, and University A (UiTM), as well as international universities such as MINZU University (Beijing), Beijing Dance Academy, University of Philippines, and Temple University Philadelphia.

A prolific and versatile choreographer/dancer, Fairul has performed in various festivals and competitions, earning awards and recognition for his work. His accolades include winning the National Ballet Competition, Best Modern Dance at the Shansa Awards, and the prestigious Star Scholarship from the Sime Darby Foundation to pursue his MFA at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Fairul's work has been recognized internationally, with awards such as the Cameronian Arts Award for Best Group Performance (2018), MASDANZA Prize for Yokohama Dance Collection Japan (2023), and nominations for the Boh Cameronian Arts Awards and 1st APPEAL (2024).

Currently, Fairul is a Dance Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore and is pursuing his PhD in Dance Choreography (Practice Research) at University Technology MARA (UiTM).

Instagram: @fairulzahidbloom

GIANTI GIADI

Vice-President

Gianti Giadi is a choreographer, a performing artist and the owner & artistic director of Gigi Art of Dance Studio, Company and foundation in Jakarta, Indonesia since 2009.

She teaches for 4 years at Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore after her graduation & invited back to choreograph for their graduation show in 2018 & 2023.

Her choreographies are showcased in different events such as concerts, site-specific performances, Ad/commercials, contemporary festivals and musicals in Indonesia, Singapore, Phillipines, Malaysia, USA, and Europe.

Her work explores on the theme of human life through storytelling, emotional journey and body experience. She enjoys creating multidisciplinary works that speaks about social, personal and environmental issues.

She has dedicated her life to provide platforms for youth to find their voices to advocate, express and find their superpower through performing arts for the past 16 years including an inclusive program for Down Syndrome & special needs for the past 11 years.

She believe through performing arts, she is able to give a positive impact for the young generations and make a change in the society.

Instagram: @giantigiadi

LI RUIMIN

Secretary

Li Ruimin graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance, majoring in Chinese Dance. She furthered her studies at the Beijing Dance Academy College of Continuing Education. Ruimin is a recipient of the Singapore National Arts Council Arts Scholarship (Overseas). Upon graduation, she performed with CIE and collaborated with Ismael Ivo (DE/BR) in Biblioteca Do Corpo in Vienna and Brazil. She was also a member of the Asia Dance Company.

Ruimin served as a senior dancer with the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre, where she performed lead female roles in numerous dance dramas. Additionally, she has participated in various ASEAN exchange projects, representing Singapore with her expertise in both cultural and contemporary dance.

A skilled choreographer and performer, Ruimin has created many original works that have been presented both locally and internationally. She has won multiple gold awards in dance competitions for her performances and choreography. Currently, Ruimin is a dance lecturer at Singapore Raffles Music College (Dance Faculty) and continues to work as an Independent Dance Artist, focusing on choreography, performance, and education.

Instagram: @ruimin_