Parts of Some Body

parts of some body

A body of work about its parts

20 & 21 March 2025 @ Stamford Arts Centre Black Box

Directed by Marzipan

Performed by Alton, Din, Jing Wen & Shruthi

Duration: 1hr (inclusive of post show dialogue), no intermission

Rating: to be advised

“parts of some body” is a celebration of the physicality of the dancer through our body parts. We use the body in its entirety, yet our mastery of it is tested through its isolated intricacies and articulation. The body is our tool, our language and our temple. It is made up of body parts, each with its own unique story, performing a function on its own as well as in tandem with others to achieve more than the sum of its parts. This is the deconstruction of the human body – made up of multiple dancers, in a surreal world where body parts float, move on their own and tell of their struggles and triumphs.

It is directed by ‘Marzipan’ aka Marcus Tan (IG: marzipansgd) who is more than just a dancer—he is a seeker, a storyteller, and a bridge between movement and meaning. Constantly developing his craft through the lens of a choreographer, educator, performer and community driver. Marzipan’s style of work often crosses between the boundaries of tradition, heritage and innovation. He uses street dance language layered with contemporary thought and experimentation to create worlds of exploration. His work is performed by a versatile cast, Jing Wen, Alton, Din & Shruthi who have rich backgrounds in street, traditional and contemporary dance styles.