Dubbed Project Plait: A Samsui Love Story, the ambitious showcase weaves contemporary dance and culinary art into one immersive experience
It’s easy to see how one art form can inspire another—or even amalgamate to provide a new sensorial experience. In essence, Project Plait: A Samsui Love Story, staged as part of this year’s Singapore Food Festival programme, does just that, combining the creative storytelling of modern dance and the artful complements of a five-course modern Singaporean meal.
“Many people feel that contemporary dance is too abstract or hard to understand, and so I wanted to create something that would make dance-watching an engaging experience for everyone, regardless of whether they are dance or arts enthusiasts or not,” shares Naomi Tan, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts-trained dancer and choreographer who broached the idea of combining food and dance.
“The stars aligned, and I will always be so grateful to have met Chef Nixon Low—we share a common passion for wanting to create new experiences for guests and push the boundaries of what we can achieve with our respective crafts.”