Five Things To Do This Weekend: Dance With (And Under) The Stars

Forget kicking back this weekend—put on your best dancing shoes (or beach-appropriate strappy sandals) for two dance extravaganzas taking over the island this weekend.

1. M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival

Sparking cross-cultural conversations in dance, the annual M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival will see international dancers like New Zealand’s Ross McCormack and Singapore’s T.H.E Second Company in a visual symphony of live performance and dance videography.

Till 10 December at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. www.the-contact.org

2. ZoukOut

ZoukOut is back and better than ever. From electro-house legends Hardwell, Martin Garrix and Zedd, to trap duo GTA and Singapore’s very own Tokimonsta, ravers are certainly in for an electric night of dance and merrymaking on the beach.

9 and 10 December at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. www.zoukout.com/2016

3. Global Warming Escape Party BYOB by Kampong

The people behind Kampong, an event-organising collective, is back this weekend with the Global Warming Escape Party. Prepare for a night of cool beats by Master Kin, and a documentary screening by social movement Up2degrees. As the name suggests, tickets and drinks can be bought online, or via the WAAVE app at the door.

10 December at The Great Escape, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00. www.facebook.com/events/1763061223958343/

4. Makers' Market Christmas Edition

Head on over to the Makers' market to find the most unique gifts for your friends or loved ones this Christmas. Whether its artisanal coffee or handmade knick-knacks, you'll definitely find something a one-of-a-kind present here.

10 and 11 December at Capitol Piazza. www.fleawhere.com/flea-market-details/320/

5. *SCAPE Naughty or Nice Workshops

Fancy signing up for a course in balloon sculpting or making your own 3D snow globe? There's educational workshops for the family this entire weekend at *SCAPE. Why give a gift when you can teach your kids to make it themselves? That's the best gift you can give them this holiday.

9 and 10 December at *SCAPE. www.scape.sg/non/workshops/

By Dana Koh