Odyssey Dance Theatre

What Odyssey Dance Theatre does

Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd (ODT) is a Singapore-registered private performing arts organisation founded in 1999 by Dr Danny Tan, operating as Singapore's premier contemporary dance company. Its core offering is a portfolio of main-house seasons built on four platforms — Dance x Screen, Dance x Space, Dance x Multidisciplinary, and Dance x Innovation — delivered through three operational stages (Chambers/House/Emerge) and complemented by recurring international festivals including Xposition 'O' Contemporary Dance Fiesta (since 2001), DanzINC International Dancers & Choreographers' Residency Festival (since 2004), and Summer DanceFit Festival (since 2006). Underlying capabilities include a fully owned talent pipeline — ODT Youth (ages 13-17), ODT Young Company (17-25), and the main company — supported by ODT Music Ensemble, ODT Dance Collective, and ODT Production & Creatives, which collectively enable in-house choreography, music, film/video/multimedia, design, lighting, and staging. The library comprises 150 original works and 30+ publication titles.

The go-to-market is hybrid and event-driven. Revenue is generated from four streams: Singapore government commissions (MCCY, National Arts Council), corporate sponsorship (Seagate since 2001, Energizer since 2006, Bel'Air 2004-2006, OCBC, Great Eastern, Shell), ticket sales and touring revenue, and tax-deductible donations routed through the Cultural Matching Fund (2.5x tax deduction). ODT serves as Singapore's designated Cultural Ambassador, performing across 100 cities in 50 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Distribution channels include main-house season venues (Victoria Theatre, Esplanade, University Cultural Centre, Singapore Indoor Stadium), international touring, festival circuits, and educational partnerships with SOTA, LASALLE, NAFA, and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.

The customer base spans Singapore government ministries and agencies, mid-market and enterprise corporate sponsors, tertiary arts institutions, international festivals and venues, and direct audiences for both premium and community programming (including H.E.A.R.T. for the elderly and R.O.C.K.S. for youth mental well-being). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions occur via sponsorship agreements, ticketed performances, government grant cycles, and donations.

Name

Odyssey Dance Theatre

Legal name

Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd

Website

https://odt.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odyssey Dance Theatre is a Singapore-based contemporary dance organisation founded in 1999 that produces main-house seasons, international festivals, and talent-development programmes, serving government, corporate, educational, and community audiences across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts (Contemporary Dance)

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Dance Companies (711120), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Theatre (Narrative/Experimental) (MPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contemporary & Modern Dance (MPAGADAB), Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performances
• Dance talent development
• Performing arts festivals
• Cultural exchange programs
• Dance education programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Commissions: Regular commissions from Singapore ministries and government agencies for productions and cultural diplomacy programmes
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors support main-house seasons, touring productions, and community programmes
3. Ticket Sales: Revenue from main-house season performances, international touring, and festival presentations
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations through Cultural Matching Fund (2.5-times tax deduction) under Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Odyssey Dance Theatre produces and presents contemporary dance performances through main-house seasons featuring four platforms (Dance x Screen, Dance x Space, Dance x Multidisciplinary, Dance x Innovation), and develops young dance talent through structured programmes. The company operates as Singapore's contemporary dance company with affiliated divisions for youth (ages 13-17), young dancers (17-25), and associate artists across multiple art forms, while serving as a cultural ambassador through international touring, commissions, and festival circuits.

Product overview

Odyssey Dance Theatre (ODT) is Singapore's premier contemporary dance company founded in 1999 by Dr Danny Tan. The organization operates a multi-faceted portfolio consisting of core performance divisions (Seasons, Major Stage Productions, Screen Productions), talent development programmes (ODT Young Company, ODT Youth Company), festival brands (Xposition 'O' Contemporary Dance Fiesta, DanzINC Festival, Summer DanceFit Festival), and creative collectives (ODT Music Ensemble, ODT Dance Collective, ODT Production & Creatives). ODT's offerings span main-house seasons across four platforms (Dance x Screen, Dance x Space, Dance x Multidisciplinary, Dance x Innovation), cultural engagement and touring internationally, and educational programmes including mentorship and residency festivals. The company also publishes coffee table books documenting its productions and serves as Singapore's cultural ambassador across Asia Pacific, Europe, and USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main-house Seasons Annual main-house seasons presenting four diverse platforms: Dance x Screen, Dance x Space, Dance x Multidisciplinary, and Dance x Innovation, showcasing notable choreographies of Singaporean and international choreographers at Singapore venues.
• Major Stage Productions Full-length contemporary dance theatre productions including classics such as Flow, Silence of Solitude, Paint A Galaxy, Rain or Shine?, Lost or Found?, and Start or Stop?.
• Screen Productions Video and dance productions designed for screen distribution including the Sun.Sea.Sand Dancescape series exploring tri-cities, the A Beautiful World series, and four-seasons themed productions.
• ODT Young Company Talent development programme for professionally-trained young dancers aged 17-25 years old, performing locally and internationally with opportunities to tour with ODT Main Company.
• ODT Youth Company Youth dance movement programme for young talents aged 13-17, presenting international works and serving as role models for 21st century youth.
• Xposition 'O' Contemporary Dance Fiesta Biennial contemporary dance festival featuring international artists, touring across multiple cities in Asia Pacific, Europe, and USA.
• DanzINC International Dancers & Choreographers' Residency Festival International festival focused on dancer and choreographer development, featuring residencies and premieres of new works.
• Summer DanceFit Festival

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of continuous operation as Singapore's premier contemporary dance company
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Starlite (Far East) Pte LtdsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2010Supported ODT since 2010 as part of production partners.
• Iceworks Communications Pte LtdsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2010Supported ODT since 2010 as production partner.
• Arts Council EnglandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment arts council providing support for international cultural exchange and collaboration.
• Arts Council KoreasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean government arts council supporting cultural exchange and collaboration programmes.
• Australian Council for the ArtssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian government arts funding body supporting international cultural exchange.
• The EsplanadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore's national performing arts centre, commissioning ODT performances and providing residency opportunities.
• Singapore Indoor StadiumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor venue for ODT productions including Summer DanceFit Festival and DanzINC Festival events.
• Victoria TheatresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Singapore venue for ODT main-house seasons and anniversary celebrations.
• MOTUS Dance Company (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned three-year MOU in May 2012 for cultural exchange, first for a Singapore dance organisation. Collaboration included 12 major works and 7 festivals in Singapore and Italy.
• Dance Association of KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year MOU completed with 14 major productions showcasing 14 works in 9 international festivals in Singapore and Korea.
• Seo Dong Hyun Dance Company (South Korea)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration on 'Synesthesia' in 2005 with 14 international artists performing at Singapore Indoor Stadium.
• Singapore International FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting cultural exchange programmes and international collaboration initiatives.
• LaSalle-SIA College of The ArtssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting student involvement in ODT productions and providing talent pipeline.
• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner with students and alumni participating in ODT productions.
• Queensland University of Technology (Australia)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner supporting cultural exchange and research collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• T.H.E Dance Company: Singapore-based contemporary dance company founded in 2010, with a similar mission of developing original works and touring internationally. Most directly comparable peer given shared Singapore base, contemporary focus, and multi-disciplinary approach.
• Pilobolus: US-based contemporary dance company producing original theatrical dance works and touring internationally. Comparable given ODT's emphasis on multidisciplinary stage productions (Dance x Screen, Dance x Multidisciplinary) and innovative choreographic content.
• MOMIX: US dance company known for visually innovative and multimedia-rich productions. Comparable given ODT's P.E.T. Series integrating film, animation, and multimedia into live dance.
• Hong Kong Dance Company: Hong Kong-based professional dance company blending contemporary and traditional Chinese dance forms. Comparable as an Asia-based dance company that produces original works, performs domestically and internationally, and serves a regional cultural ambassadorship role.
• Frontier Danceland: Singapore contemporary dance company producing original works for local and regional audiences. Comparable to ODT as a Singapore-rooted contemporary dance ensemble producing new choreographic works and engaging international collaborators.

Broad incumbents

• Sydney Dance Company: Australia's flagship contemporary dance company producing original works and touring internationally. Closely comparable given ODT's strong Asia-Pacific touring presence and focus on commissioning new Australian and international choreographers.
• Hong Kong Ballet: Asia-based professional dance company producing original and classic repertoire with international guest artists. Comparable as an Asia-rooted company doing original productions, youth education, and international touring under a cultural ambassadorship mandate.
• Rambert: UK's oldest contemporary dance company, producing and touring original works globally. Comparable as a long-established contemporary dance organisation with significant content library, government/corporate funding, and international touring apparatus at much larger scale than ODT.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Iconic American modern dance company with educational outreach programmes (similar to ODT's youth companies). Comparable given its mission-driven model combining performance, cultural representation, and structured youth talent development.
• Netherlands Dance Theater (NDT): World-leading contemporary dance company producing innovative choreography and touring globally. Comparable as a high-international-prestige dance brand with substantial touring scale and multidisciplinary productions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/odysseydancetheatresg
• Xx.com/ODTLtd_SG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odyssey-dance-theatre-singapore

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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