Dance troupe withdraws from Chingay 2021 after dancers face 'cyberbullying' over tap dance segment

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SINGAPORE: A dance troupe has withdrawn from Chingay 2021, following online criticism of its dancers who were slated to take part in the parade. ...

, Chingay 2021 was to feature 100 lions in a four-minute lion dance performance, with five lions manned by dancers from DSI.

However an online post shared by DSI featuring the dancers, aged between 14 and 30, drew online criticism and the three groups met separately over the week to"find ways to resolve the matter". PA and SWDLDF expressed support and solidarity with DSI, and said they hope the young dancers would"heal from the harm done to them".DSI had shared a link on Facebook on Dec 11 of a video featuring their dancers in tutus donning lion dance costumes.The post drew criticism, with several comments claiming the segment was disrespectful towards the Chinese culture.

 

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