Bringing Ballet to Life in Malaysia through Choreography and Storytelling – Ross Freddie Ray

Growing up, I often struggled with self-doubt, feeling like I didn’t belong. I was always trying to meet other people’s expectations, but never really discovering who I was. Choreography gave me the chance to express myself honestly through movement. It allowed me to tell stories without words—something I’ve always loved doing. From a young age, I had a vivid imagination. I used to visualize entire football games in my head during flights—every detail, every moment. Now, when I choreograph, I still do the same thing. I picture the entire production in my mind, running through it repeatedly, and when I’m creating, I get lost in that world.

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“Movement, Emotion, Experience”: A Conversation with Janek Schergen

I was fourteen when I knew. It wasn’t a casual thought or a fleeting idea; it was a decision—clear, deliberate, and full of hope. My family had encouraged me to explore classical music and dance from an early age, but that year, something clicked. I decided I wanted to train professionally and dedicate myself to ballet. I was fortunate enough to be accepted into a rigorous professional school, where I began full-time training.

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Singapore Ballet’s Ballet Illuminations 2024 Brings Magic to KLPAC

This December, Kuala Lumpur will be treated to a spellbinding ballet experience as Singapore Ballet, the city-state’s premier professional ballet company, returns for Ballet Illuminations 2024. Taking place from 29 November to 1 December at Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), this exciting performance will showcase excerpts from two beloved ballet classics: Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

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