ARTS FISSION

What ARTS FISSION does

ARTS FISSION (legally The Arts Fission Company Ltd) is Singapore's longest incorporated contemporary dance company, established in 1994 by Cultural Medallion recipient Angela Liong who continues to serve as Artistic Director. Operating as a registered charity with Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) status, the organisation is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Its core offerings span contemporary dance productions, environmental dance-theatre for young audiences, site-specific performances at unconventional venues, and international co-productions, alongside three structured community programmes: Young Fission Benefit (arts intervention for disadvantaged children aged 7-12), Math Inspired Dance Series (school-based arts education under NAC-AEP), and Everyday Waltzes for Active Ageing (senior wellness via Social Service Agencies).

The company operates with a lean team of 6 employees from its Cairnhill Arts Centre headquarters in Singapore, distributing work through public performances at major venues (Drama Centre, National Gallery, Gardens by the Bay, ArtScience Museum, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Victoria Theatre), school programmes, community outreach, and ticketing partnerships with SISTIC and Peatix. Revenue derives from four streams: government grants (NAC Major Company Scheme), tax-deductible donations (cheque, bank transfer, or via Giving.sg with 250% deduction), ticket sales for productions and events, and subsidised school programme fees (eligible for up to 50% Tote Board Arts Grant).

The company maintains a dense partnership ecosystem including National Arts Council, People's Association, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, Singapore University of Technology and Design, and international collaborators (Multicultural Arts Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Victoria Chiu), alongside named corporate donors Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple and Hong Leong Foundation. Governance is provided by a council chaired by lawyer Ong Chong Han Gregory, with treasurer Daryl Yeo (IT Manager, Cargill Asia Pacific) and member Jasmine Kway (CEO, Singapore Volition).

Name

ARTS FISSION

Legal name

The Arts Fission Company Ltd

Website

https://artsfission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARTS FISSION is Singapore's longest incorporated contemporary dance company (founded 1994), operating as a registered charity under artistic director Angela Liong. It delivers contemporary dance productions, arts education, and community programmes serving children, seniors, school students, and the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Dance Companies (711120), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGADAC

Dance Theatre (Narrative/Experimental)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Dance & Ballet Performances

SECONDARYEDAMAAAH

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYMPAGADAJ

Dance Festivals & Dance Series

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Dance & Ballet Performances

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performance
• Arts education programmes
• Dance community outreach
• Site-specific dance
• Senior wellness dance

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grant: Supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme for the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
2. Donations: Registered charity organisation with IPC status, donations are entitled to 250% tax deduction. Corporate and individual donors include Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Hong Leong Foundation, William and Lena Lim
3. Performance Ticket Sales: Tickets sold through SISTIC and Peatix platforms for various performances and events
4. School Programmes: Math Inspired Dance Series under NAC-Arts Education Programme eligible for Tote Board Arts Grant subsidy up to 50%

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ARTS FISSION is a Singapore contemporary dance company that creates original dance productions and runs community-based arts programmes. It delivers public performances (including site-specific and international co-productions), school arts education programmes, an arts intervention initiative for disadvantaged children, and a creative movement wellness programme for seniors delivered through social service agencies.

Product overview

ARTS FISSION is a contemporary dance company (established 1994) offering a portfolio of dance productions and arts programmes. The core offering comprises: Young People Environmental Dance-Theatre productions for children and families with environmental themes; Everyday Waltzes wellness programme for seniors; Young Fission Benefit for disadvantaged children; Math Inspired Dance Series for schools; Site-Specific Performances at unconventional venues; International co-productions; Studio Series for dancer creative development; and Community Dance Events for public participation. The company operates primarily as a live performance arts organization, not a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Young People Environmental Dance-Theatre

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves various Social Service Agencies (SSAs) with participants of different mobility through Everyday Waltzes programme
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National Arts Council SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder supporting ARTS FISSION under the Major Company Scheme for 2026-2029. Also partners on national initiatives like Got to Move festivals and Arts Education Programme.
• Multicultural Arts VictoriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Fire Monkey international collaboration - a Singapore-Australia co-production with dancers and musicians from both countries.
• Victoria ChiumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Melbourne choreographer collaborating with ARTS FISSION on Fire Monkey cross-cultural dance creation.
• Gardens by the BaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner and co-organiser of Mid-Autumn @ Gardens by the Bay events, presenting Moonstruck performance series.
• People's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for community dance events and neighbourhood programmes.
• Singapore University of Technology and DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Moonstruck event at Gardens by the Bay.
• Arts Centre MelbourneminorOthersVenue supporter for Fire Monkey site-specific performance at Melbourne Arts precinct.
• NTU Centre for Contemporary Art SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Shaman/Peasants dance performance inspired by Ulrike Ottinger's exhibition.
• Singapore Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusicians from SSO collaborated on Dancing the Victoria Stripes mass participation dance event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 72-13 Dance Company: Singapore contemporary dance company producing original works and engaging community audiences. Comparable to ARTS FISSION in scale, Singapore-centric operation, and original contemporary dance programming supported by NAC grants.
• Frontier Danceland: Singapore contemporary dance company focused on original works and audience development. Comparable in scale and mission to ARTS FISSION as a Singapore-based NAC-supported contemporary dance peer producing original choreography.
• T.H.E Dance Company: Singapore-based contemporary dance company producing original works, site-specific performances, and education programmes. Directly comparable to ARTS FISSION as a homegrown Singapore contemporary dance outfit competing for the same audiences, venues, and NAC funding.
• Maya Dance Theatre: Singapore contemporary dance company with a strong focus on cross-cultural and Asian identity-themed works. Directly comparable to ARTS FISSION's multidisciplinary, culturally-rooted contemporary dance practice and Singapore grant-funded operating model.
• RAW Moves: Singapore contemporary dance company developing independent choreographers and producing original works. Comparable to ARTS FISSION as a small, NAC-supported Singapore contemporary dance peer focused on new choreography.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Dance Theatre: Singapore's flagship classical ballet company, also an NAC Major Company recipient. Overlaps with ARTS FISSION in Singapore dance audience and NAC funding ecosystem but serves a different (classical) segment, making it a broader incumbent peer.
• Rambert: One of the UK's leading contemporary dance companies with touring productions, education, and community programmes. Comparable to ARTS FISSION in its hybrid model combining original contemporary choreography with education and community engagement, though at a much larger scale.
• Singapore Repertory Theatre: Singapore's leading English-language theatre company and NAC Major Company recipient. Comparable to ARTS FISSION as a NAC-funded performing arts peer in Singapore competing for the same donor and audience pool, though focused on theatre rather than dance.
• Hong Kong Dance Company: Hong Kong's flagship dance company with a substantial repertoire and government backing. Comparable to ARTS FISSION in its Asia-rooted contemporary and culturally-themed dance works and publicly-supported non-profit operating model, but at significantly larger scale.
• Sydney Dance Company: Australia's leading contemporary dance company. Directly relevant as ARTS FISSION's existing co-production partner in Melbourne, and comparable as an Asia-Pacific contemporary dance non-profit with touring productions and education programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/artsfission
• Facebookfacebook.com/artsfission.company
• Instagraminstagram.com/artsfission/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arts-fission

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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