Original Works
This Appearance (Solo)
As each second flows by, there is an urge to move and express the transient nature of time. The body becomes a vessel for this expression as this dance becomes a personal response to acknowledge the fleeting moments of existence. Through movement, the impermanence of life is embraced and the preciousness of each passing moment is celebrated.
This work is performed at Kaleidoscope IV by Sigma Dance Collective, Cont.act Open Stage 2023 and New Dance For Asia Daegu 2024
Choreography: Jieying Nah & Jiemin Nah
Music Composer: Kent Lee
Photo: Burke Raby
Beyond Human
Beyond Human is a dance production that raises thought-provoking questions about identity, authenticity, and our place in a post-human world. This post-modern production seamlessly fuses contemporary dance and costume design and delves into the relationship between humans and technology. Choreographed for SMU INDANCITY 2023
Choreographer: Hong Guofeng and guest choreographer Jieying Nah
Costume design: LASALLE School of Fashion
Photo: Kuang Jingkai
Why So Busy
Inspired by the hustle and bustle of city living, Why So Busy presents whimsical yet introspective take on situations that we experience at work, school and daily lives. Choreographed for School of the Arts, Singapore, Becoming 2023
Choreography: Jieying Nah
Music composer: Jasmin Patel
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The Birthday
“It reminds us that every birthday is both an ending and a beginning”. The Birthday is the debut piece by Tinydancer Productions. Staged independently it explores the significance of birthdays, not just as celebratory milestones but as reflective turning points in life.
Blending personal experiences with universal themes, the production delves into the emotions surrounding aging, nostalgia, and our complex relationship with time. Through interwoven vignettes, one reflects on memories of past birthdays, missed opportunities, and future aspirations, confronting the inevitability of change.
Photo by: Kuang Jingkai
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Seeing Double
Seeing Double is a dance response piece commissioned by the Singapore Art Museum, inspired by and set to Olafur Eliasson's Multiple Shadow House. The piece incorporates shadow play to portray a whimsical exploration of human relationships. Choreographed for the Singapore Art Museum in its Olafur Eliasson: Your
Curious Journey Exhibition, 2024.
Photo by: Burke Raby
Fluid Bodies
Fluid Bodies is a dance response piece commissioned by the Singapore Art Museum, inspired by Olafur Eliasson's Symbiotic Seeing light installation. The piece employs fluid, dynamic movements to embody a sense of seamless flow, capturing the essence of fluidity in both form and emotion. Each motion reflects the continuous, ever-shifting nature of human relationships, echoing the dreamlike quality of the work. Choreographed for the Singapore Art Museum in its Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey Exhibition, 2024.
Photo by: Kuang Jingkai
On The Other Side
On The Other Side is a graduation piece created for the 2024 graduating cohort of the School of the Arts, Singapore. Drawing inspiration from the question, "What lies beyond?", the piece delves into themes of discovery, transformation, and the unknown.
In a realm where grass appears greener, we are often drawn to the belief in better worlds beyond our reach. Yet as we journey separately in pursuit of new experiences, there remains a hope that the moon's guidance can remind us of our interconnectedness. Beneath its gentle glow we share a bond, our hearts resonating with unity and togetherness.
Choreography: Jieying Nah
Videographer collaborator: Valery Tan
Reflections
Exploring notions of self and identity.
Choreographed for Converge Studios Convocations 2023
Choreography: Jieying Nah
Photo by: Sroyon
The Remains of Being
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 is an ode to withering and regeneration. What remains true after everything is experienced and lost? Choreographed for The Human Expression Second Company, LITHE 2021.
Choreography: Jieying Nah
This Appearance (Group)
Form is empty, emptiness is form.
When we pay attention, we realise that everything that arises will inevitably pass away.
If we experience carefully the transition of a moment, we begin to notice the very nature of its occurrence. The more we notice and reflect, the more beautiful reality can be for us. Choreographed for The Human Expression Second Company, LITHE 2020 in #THEGOESONLINE.
Choreography: Jieying Nah
Music Composer: Tommy Khosla
Artistic Collaborations
Jieying Nah (Jane Nah) x Movement Direction for Vogue Singapore "Community" Issue
"October is a pivotal month for Vogue Singapore, marking the fourth anniversary since its launch. Over the years, its mandate to drive change for good has transformed—from championing creative talent right here in Singapore to celebrating regional voices. This month’s ‘Community’ issue serves as a testament to the power of representation, bringing together four breakout faces from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam on the cover. " - Text taken from Vogue Singapore
To see full poses for models and Vogue Singapore 2024 October Issue click here.
Love is Longing + Loss (Esplanade x Felix Cheong x Jaz Patel)
Love is a many-splendoured thing that has provided fuel for writers and artists throughout centuries.
In this collaborative performance, love bursts into life through the poetry of Felix Cheong, the music of DJ-musician Jaz Patel, and the ethereal movements of dancer Jieying Nah. Join them as they celebrate love in its many forms.
Together We Rise (STB X NAC)
Production: Shooting Gallery Asia
Director: Boshoff Matthys Christoffel
Lead Choreographer: Nah Jieying part of The Human Expression Dance Company
"Together, we are so much more.” When the tough gets going, standing together is what will keep us moving. This is Singapore, vibrant, colourful, and in celebration of dance, architecture and music.
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#SGCultureAnywhere #PassionMadePossible #SingapoReimagine
Clients: Singapore Tourism Board National Arts Council
Desert of the Ocean (Doldrums) (SAM x Access Path Productions)
Performer Grace Lee-Khoo, musician Wheelsmith, dancer Nah Jieying and puppeteer Regina Foo invite audiences to participate and explore their inner journeys where ever-changing terrains and scenery can hold, hurt and heal us. In particular, the performers – inspired by the exhibition - reflect on their artistic processes which navigate through the slippery, uncharted realm of disability arts.
Inspired by the spaces characterised by liminality and stillness in Charles Lim Yi Yong and Simryn Gill’s The Sea is a Field, desert of the ocean (doldrums) is an accessible 45-min live performance, which features elements of spoken word, live soundscapes, contemporary dance and shadow play.
Clients: Singapore Art Museum, Access Path Productions
Partnerships and Engagements
Museums and Agencies
Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore Art Museum
Companies
Anothersole
Magazines/ TV
Vogue Singapore
NUYOU
Whatsup TV UK
Dance Companies
Sisters Grimm
James Cousins Company
Matsena Productions
The Human Expression Dance Company
The Human Expression Second Company
Sigma Dance Collective
MIAO Dance
Centro Arte Mente Italy
Arts Institutions and Tertiary Institutions
School of the Arts, Singapore
SMU Indancity
NUS Dance Synergy
NTU Contempinated
SIM Dance Arts
ITE College Central
Dance Studios
Converge Dance Studios
One Dance Asia
First Pointe Dance
City Ballet Academy