About Us
In 2003 Lionel Araya ( Los Angeles , USA ) and Alicia
Foo ( Singapore ) co-founded L.A. Dance Connection ( LADC ) with a vision and passion to develop a dynamic dance scene in
Singapore based on the popular LA dance styles. Between them they share
a wealth of dance expertise in a diverse range such as Jazz, Hip-Hop/Funk,
Ballet, Salsa and Contemporary Dance. Lionel has worked in Hollywood
and since his arrival in Singapore has been invited to choreograph for
several prestigious events such as Chingay Parades, the Asian Tourism
Awards, the Singapore Radio Hit Music Awards, among others. Alicia attained
her Royal Academy of Dancing majors certification and performed with
Singapore Dance Theatre, The Arts Fission Company and LASALLE-SIA Repertory
Dance Company.
LADC boasts a performance company of seven
talented full-time dancers called the L.A. Dance Connection Dance
Company . Each member is a dancer in their own right ・all with
extensive performing experience. The dancers are Diploma in Dance holders
or are presently completing tertiary level studies in dance techniques,
choreography, teaching methods, kinesiology and history. In addition,
all of the members have been mentored by Lionel Araya in Salsa, Jazz
and Hip-Hop/Funk. The company's impressive performances include:
AUGUST 2004
鉄WING STEW AND ASIAN BREW・AT ACS ( BARKER RD ) "
L.A. Dance Connection in collaboration with the Lindy
Hop Ensemble
OCTOBER 2004
"Y-PROMS AT SPOTTISWOODE PARK"
A collaboration to bring the arts to the heartlands
"YOUNG LEADERS CONGRESS AT KALLANG THEATRE"
L.A. Dance Connection performing an item for the event
NOVEMBER 2004
L.A. Dance Connection's 1st full length production at
the Traders Hotel.
JANUARY 2005
L.A. Dance Connection hired by Mediacorp to choreograph
and provide dancers for their 'Ren Ci Charity Show'
FEBUARY 2005
L.A. Dance Connection hired to choreograph for Chingay
2005 (19 Feb)
L.A. Dance Connection hired to perform at the Angsanna
Home at Pelangi Village for Chinese New Year Dinner
MARCH 2005
L.A. Dance Connection taught and performed at a 3 day workshop in the Singapore American School for their International
school cultural workshop. (9 th , 10 th and 11 th of march)
The LADC studio/office is centrally located at the crossroads
of Fort Canning Hill and Carpenter Street (near Riverwalk, the MITA
building, and Clarke Quay MRT). Led by the dynamic teaching team of
Lionel and Alicia, a variety of dance classes are also taught by the LADC Dance Company members at the studio. LADC's students are working professionals as well as college and high school
students. Dance classes, workshops, choreography and dance consultation
services are offered both locally and regionally. LADC has
provided these services to organizations/events such as Singapore American
School ; Singapore Management University ; SAF Music and Drama Company;
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Club Med, Maldives & Bintan;
Womad 2005, Singapore .
