Consultancy

CONSULTANCY FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

CULTURAL CONSULTANT TO THE SINGAPORE EMBASSY IN FRANCE

Appointed Cultural Consultant to the Singapore Embassy in France by the Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth from April 2018 to March 2019, Charlene Lim was given the mission to promote Singapore arts & culture in France. Highlights include the inaugural Urban Art Singapore - an immersive & multi-disciplinary celebration of Singapore’s urban culture, which took place in Paris from 1st to 17th February, in collaboration with Urban Art Fair. Watch the Channel News Asia coverage

DANCE THE DREAM - THE DREAM AT 50

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech, Charlene collaborated as Associate Producer with New York-based producer Richard Karz on “Dance the Dream” - The Dream at 50 - a series of dance and music celebrations across the globe. Highlights include the dance flashmobs in London (choreographed by Jenna Lee) and in Paris (choreographed by Mourad Merzouki) in partnership with SOS Racisme - an anti-racism NGO based in Paris.

Dance the Dream - a world wide flashmob to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther Kings "I Have a Dream" speech. Performed by 100 volunteers and lead by dancers from English National Ballet. London Flashmob August 28 2013 Potters Fields London 7.30pm

SOS Racisme, and the U.S. Embassy held a celebration event to mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a Dream" speech, with a flash mob. Video http://www.demotix.com/news/2526698/paris-celebrates-50th-anniversary-martin-luther-king-speech#media-2526425 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB57E34ms2M Credit: produced by Karz Productions for Dance the Dream

INTERNATIONAL THEATRE INSTITUTE ITI

Charlene was consulting for the UNESCO-founded NGO International Theatre Institute ITI from 2010 to 2014, leading on several major projects including the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day with John Malkovich and the 30th anniversary of International Theatre Day with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, as well as initiating and developing artistic, cultural and corporate partnerships for the institution across the globe.

John Malkovich giving his message at UNESCO on the 22nd of March, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day. The event was organized by the International Theatre Institute (ITI).

Message of the 30th Anniversary of International Dance Day, 29 April 2012, by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Organized by International Theatre Institute, (c) Eastman, Sadler's Wells, Lardux Films 2012 For more information on International Dance Day: www.international-dance-day.org

CONSULTANCY FOR ARTISTS, ARTS COMPANIES & PRACTITIONERS

CONSULTANT TO CHOREOGRAPHER JENNA LEE & COMPOSER RICHARD NORRISS FOR NORTHERN BALLET’S PUSS IN BOOTS

Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. The only thing is, he always seems to bring his master, Jack, bad luck. Join Puss and Jack on their adventure as they meet a flurry of lovable characters, and even come face to face with royalty!

Global Arts Link provided consultancy services for choreographer Jenna Lee and composer Richard Norriss who were commissioned by Northern Ballet for original choreography and music composition for their production of Puss in Boots - a new ballet for children - which premiered in October 2018 and toured around the UK, and which was adapted for television on CBeeBies - BBC.

SWANNING AROUND - ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET

English National Ballet, the Royal Albert Hall and WebPlay have joined forces to work with five schools from across the UK and five groups in China to stage our a version of Derek Deane's "Swan Lake" to a specially commissioned score. www.londondance.com went to rehearsals to find out more about the project.

Charlene was appointed by English National Ballet ENB as their Asia Project Consultant from 2019 to 2010 for Swanning Around - a dance cultural exchange and education project - a highlight of the UK Pavilion Day at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. Led by the ENB, in collaboration with the Royal Albert Hall, WebPlay, British Council, National Ballet of China, Shanghai Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, and artists from the UK and China, and performed by 130 students from China and the UK, Swanning Around won the Outstanding Performance Award at the Shanghai World Expo. A reimagining of “Swan Lake” featuring original choreography from both countries, Swanning Around was conceived by Fleur Derbyshire-Fox (Director of Engagment, ENB) with Artistic Direction by Laura Todd and choreography for the ensemble sections by Jenna Lee.