SINGAPORE -- In Episode #29 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Janek Schergen about how to build a national dance company.  Schergen is the Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre.  The dance company performs classical, neo-classical and contemporary ballets, including a number of world premieres.  The company also produces a variety of educational and outreach programs.

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One key to building a successful performing arts organization is vision and long-term planning.  As Schergen describes in the interview, the unique identity of the Singapore Dance Theatre is something that has been consciously developed over a long period of time.  Schergen also discusses the unique and valuable roles dancers, choreographers, board members, donors, professional staff and many additional people play in building a successful performing arts organization.

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The lessons Schergen discusses are ones leaders of a variety of nonprofit, cultural and service organizations will appreciate.

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Update: The Singapore Dance Theatre was renamed the Singapore Ballet December 10, 2021.

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To learn more about the Singapore Ballet, please click here.

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