In December 2015, barely one year into his tenure as the head of the Paris Opera Ballet (POB), celebrity dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur Benjamin Millepied was caught in a storm of controversy.

In contrast to traditional circuses, the product of the Cirque du Soleil is not a collection of different acts by star performers. It is an integration of acts into a single narrative with a universal appeal that catches the imagination and creates a bond with the audience. The the creative product is the result of a team effort.

After years of favoring math and sciences, the Singaporean government now views the arts as having economic value. In its attempt to reposition Singapore and make the island more attractive as a base for business and technology, it adopts a new strategy to become a global city for the arts and launches Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.

After years of favoring math and sciences, the Singaporean government now views the arts as having economic value. In its attempt to reposition Singapore and make the island more attractive as a base for business and technology, it adopts a new strategy to become a global city for the arts and launches Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.