Featured Works
I Am Fluent In Silence
The artistic concept is inspired by The Girl from Ipanema by Frank Sinatra. In this famous song, the protagonist, a tall and lovely young lady, walks through the town obvious to the many suitors. The narrative of I Am Fluent In Silence tells the story of this lovely lady who is in the world of her own due to her inner struggles. On the surface, the protagonist is a high achiever and a personality that people want to emulate. On the inside, she is crumbling from the memories that she treasured, regrets that incapacitated her coupled with the emotions that she chose to ignore. This piece captures her emotional journey of her last moments of her life.
"I Am Fluent In Silence" received Finalist status on the Eurasia International Film Festival 2021.
I Am Fluent In Silence
Composed by Madeleine
Choreograph and danced by Adele Goh
Performed by Eugene Toh / Joachim Theodore Lim / Lee Ying Tan / Ramu Thiruyanam
Directed by Eric Wong
Constant Change
Choreography: Tiana Ayala, starts at 26:04
Music: "The Ripple Effect" by Madeleine Tan
Text: Tiana Ayala
Voice: Maliha Ramadhan
The Ripple Effects is written for 23rd Season of Young Dancemakers Company. It is performed around New York City, including Ailey Citigroup Theater.
Bound
Choreography: Sophy Zhao in collaboration with the dancers
Music: "With Equality" by Madeleine Tan
Performers: Sabrina Karlin, Holly Laroche, Amanda Malfavon and Miranda Viars
Loosely based on the script Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Bound is set in a country where government promotes equality by handicapping the talents of individual to achieve peace. Chaos arise when a certain individual removes her handicap and explores her god-given talents. Commissioned by Second Avenue Dance Company to write, "With Equality", for the dance Bound.
Special Thanks to Chris Hajian for the mix
Resurge
With her untimely death, Loppy enters the netherworlds. She embarks on an enchanted journey towards reincarnation, guided by her spirit animal, Pooka. The lyrics that are sung are based on the Prayers for the Dead in Na'vi, which means.
Your power brings us to life
Memories live
Tears now dried
Your being brings us to life
Your providence unites us as a family.
A Film by Ying Ling Chen
Music by Madeleine Tan
Her Story Written On Her Wrist
Inspired by: L. Ferguson “Story Of Her Wrists”
Rhiannon Alexander - Sampson “Ask yourself”
Lyrics / Melody: Madeleine Tan
Vocals: Hope Littwin
Piano: Michaelis Boliakis
She is a pretty girl. A cheerleader sort with a perfect image. She is every girl’s envy and every boy’s dream date. Beneath all of these is a girl struggling with perfection and expectations. The song is performed in 2019 Juilliard Evening Division Showcase.