Arts for All Workshops
CFA offers a range of workshops to equip students with the skills and know-how to effectively organise and manage their activities.
Topics covered include the following:
- Safety
- Finance and Procurement
- Asset Management
- Show Planning
While most are crafted specifically for the student leaders of the NUS Arts Groups, CFA periodically holds workshops that are open to all students. Any updates on workshops will be listed on this page.
Dance Safety Workshop for Dance Leaders
Date: 5 August 2024
Time: 11am - 1pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Studio (Level 1)
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Targeted at dancers and dance leaders, this workshop will cover the basics of injury prevention, posture and alignment, as well as injury management. The session will be facilitated by Dr Filomar C. Taraio.
Performance Etiquette Workshop for Dance Leaders
Date: 5 August 2024
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Studio (Level 1)
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The Performance Etiquette workshop will focus on how to behave in a performance space in a professional and respectful manner. will include preparing for a performance (bump-in), backstage conduct and onstage behaviour. This workshop is targeted for student dance groups, and will be facilitated by Ms Yarra Ileto.
Show Planning and Ticketing Workshop
Date: 28 August 2024
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, LT50
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Get an introduction to the fundamentals of planning a production, from creating a production schedule to selling your tickets. This workshop is for any arts groups on campus who are new to running their own production (i.e. a dance showcase, a music concert, or a play).
Topics covered include: Importance of production and stage management, sourcing for venues, technical aspects (lighting, sound, set design and multimedia), curation of your event, front-of-house/audience management, marketing, sales and budgeting/funding.
Safety & Crisis Management Workshop (run by the Office of Risk Management and organised by Office of Student Affairs)
Dates: 28 August 2024
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: S6 Collab Arena Level 4 (Old Science Library)
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The content of this workshop covers general risk management and is not just specific to arts events.
Safety & Crisis Management Workshop (run by the Office of Risk Management and organised by Office of Student Affairs)
Dates: 4 September 2024
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue: S6 Collab Arena Level 4 (Old Science Library)
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The content of this workshop covers general risk management and is not just specific to arts events. This workshop covers the same content as the workshop above; it is a repeat session for student leaders who are unable to make the August session.
third space Engagement Session
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, CFA Music Library (Level 3)
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third space is a new presentation platform that reimagines the long-running ExxonMobil Campus Concerts. Through programming regular arts events, installations and performances, third space aims to foster more arts gathering spaces and communities on campus.
Let's Joget!: Malay Dance Open Class by NUS Ilsa Tari (Contemporary)
Date: 19 August 2024
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 1 (Level 3)
Introduction to Hip Hop by NUS d'Hoppers
Date: 20 August 2024
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Studio (Level 1)
Introduction to Popping and Locking by NUS Funkstyles
Date: 20 August 2024
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: Runme Shaw CFA Studios, Dance Theatre (Level 3)
Open Choreography by NUS Dance Blast
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 2 (Level 3)
Let's Joget!: Malay Dance Open Class by NUS Ilsa Tari (Traditional)
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 1 (Level 3)
Introduction to Fusion Contemporary Dance by NUS Dance Ensemble
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: University Cultural Centre Dance Studio
Introduction to breaking by BreakiNUS
Date: 22 August 2024
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Venue: University Cultural Centre Dance Studio
Introductory Ballroom Open Class by NUS Ballroom
Date: 24 August 2024
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Practice Room 1 (Level 3)
Beginners Contemporary Dance by NUS Dance Synergy
Date: 28 August 2024
Time: 3pm - 4:30pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 2 (Level 3)
Beginners Street Jazz by NUS Jazzttitude
Date: 28 August 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 6pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 2 (Level 3)
Beginners latin dance workshop by Viva LatiNUS
Date: 28 August 2024
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Studio (Level 1)
Steps and Sips: Welcome Tea x Open Class by NUS Indian Dance
Date: 29 August 2024
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 1 (Level 3)
NUS Electronic Music Lab Open Class
Date: 17 August 2024
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Seminar Room 7 (Level 2)
NUS Choir Open Class
Date: 19 August 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Atelier 2 (Level 3)
NUS Electronic Music Lab Welcome & Demo Session
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Practice Room 1 (Level 3)
Introduction to Fingerstyle Guitar by NUS Fingerstyle Guitar
Date: 28 August 2024
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, CFA Music Library (Level 3)