About Us
Founded in 2006, SMU INDANCITY is SMU's premier contemporary dance club. Under the guidance of artistic director Hong Guofeng and technique master Andy Benjamin Cai, the club strives to uphold high standards of technique and professionalism. Besides our annual production - BEYOND, we are also regularly involved in school performances and hold classes for the public to encourage an appreciation of the contemporary art form. Most recently, we held our internal showcase, NUANCE, where dancers were given the opportunity to choreograph their own piece under an overarching theme. At INDANCITY, we aim to nurture dancers into competent and confident individuals, able to fully express themselves through art and movement.
Key Events
- Patron's Day (January 2026)
Formal dinner event to commemorate SMU's 26th birthday, choreographed by Andy Benjamin Cai and performance in collaboration with SMU VOIX. - BEYOND: Limits (July 2026)
INDANCITY'S annual production, a triple bill that presents three pieces, exploring how humans can break through our limits. Viewing our limits as boundaries to break through is a catalyst for growth. - BEYOND: Purpose (August 2025)
INDANCITY'S annual full-length production explores how our lives, like paper, are shaped by the folds we make - each choice, challenge, or change leaving a lasting mark. Purpose is not a fixed shape, instead, it's being written in real time, one fold at a time. - NUANCE: Fragments (March 2025)
In this iteration, our student choreographers and dancers challenge themselves to make sense of the emotions and mindsets that they experience. Exploring what human nature means for us and finding connections between our heart, mind and body. - Patron's Day (January 2025)
A public event held at Campus Green co-commemorate SMU's 25th birthday, choreographed by Andy Benjamin Cai and performance in collaboration with SMU Voix and SMU SoundFoundry.
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
| Day | Wednesdays | Sundays |
| Time | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Venue | SCIS Gym Studio | ACC |
There will be additional rehearsals when there are performances.
How To Join
Students need to audition/interview to join SMU INDANCITY. Auditions are required as we are seeking like-minded individuals who are passionate about contemporary dance and are able to meet the club’s commitment level. Find out more about our auditions through our social media or our booth during Vivace! Sign up for our auditions here: https://forms.gle/CuCd25W6CXhnJNnw5
FAQ
No dance background is required and all undergraduates regardless of year and gender are welcome. During auditions, we look out for the dancer’s potential and do not purely decide based on one’s background.
Wednesday sessions are conducted by our technique master, Andy Benjamin Cai, who focuses on training our basic jazz techniques while Sunday classes by our artistic director, Hong Guofeng, focus on contemporary movement phrases.
Upon joining SMU INDANCITY, dancers are required to commit to all the trainings for their duration as an SMU student. Nearing performances, we will have extra rehearsals on top of our regular trainings. Hence, you can join multiple clubs as long as they don’t clash with our trainings and you are able to cope.
The trainings are done progressively to ensure safety and to support the newer dancers. If you feel you might be lacking behind, the seniors and instructors will always be ready and willing to help you!
We are a very accepting bunch, just like a family, and always ready to help anyone in need. Falling behind in school or dance? The club is always here to support you. Do not be afraid to voice out! :)