IJ Dance Ensemble

IJ Dance Ensemble (IJDE) is a versatile dance group whose signature style is contemporary with a strong Asian flavour. Our dancers are highly disciplined and committed to the art form with all dancers going through a rigorous training programme with strong emphasis on technique. Held to high standards, dancers audition for a chance to perform for most performances. Besides actively participating in the biennial Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation for Dance, IJDE has also been invited to perform at the Asian Youth Games (2009), Youth Olympics Games (2010) and National Day Parade (2012).

In 2017 and 2019, IJDE was awarded a Certificate of Distinction at the SYF Arts Presentation for Dance in the International category for its Japanese-inspired piece, Pastoral Charm and The Simplest of Joys respectively. In 2019, the piece was also showcased at the Momentum Dance Festival 2019 organised by Republic Polytechnic, and Phenomenon TWO held at library@esplanade.

In 2018, IJDE participated in the CHIJ Secondary Art and Dance Twinning and Cultural Programme in Fukuoka, Japan. Dancers attended dance workshops that broadened their knowledge of Japanese culture and dance forms, and shared their experience with peers through a dance presentation.

In 2021 and 2023, IJDE once again achieved Distinction for their SYF performances. The 2023 item, A Hymn to Spring, was a portrayal of the spirit of spring, invoking the light and refreshing quality of a spring breeze.