Written by: Xiao Ling
(Singapore, 12.09.2025) — From 8 to 11 September, internationally renowned children’s entertainer Emma Memma made her Singapore debut at the Drama Centre Theatre, National Library, with seven captivating performances of Dance Island Party. This marks the first stop of a global touring collaboration between education institution MindChamps and Emma Memma, bringing together music, dance, and sign language to spark children’s imagination and love of learning.
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has brought profound changes to society, the economy, and family life. In his recent National Day Rally speech, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized that in this AI-driven age, the most valuable qualities are not the skills machines can replicate, but the human traits they cannot — character, empathy, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
MindChamps Founder and Chairman David Chiem echoed this sentiment: “We are living in the midst of an ‘AI tsunami.’ Only by cultivating curiosity from early childhood can children learn to navigate and lead in this new era, rather than be overwhelmed by it.”
Emma Memma, beloved worldwide for her ability to connect with children through music and physical expression, embodies this philosophy. “Emma Memma’s belief is aligned with MindChamps — that true learning only begins when children are inspired, engaged, and connected,” said Chiem.
In Singapore, the seven performances showcased MindChamps’ patented education methodology — registered in the US, UK, and Australia — woven seamlessly with Emma’s artistry. Two of the 10 Attributes of a MindChampion were featured in the show: “I focus on the beauty in others” and “I embrace setbacks as setups.” Through two specially written songs, If You Don’t Mind, I’d Like to be Your Friend and Make Somebody Smile, children learned lessons of empathy and resilience while dancing and singing along.
The writer watched the show with the family. “It was a delightful performance. My children, aged 5 and 7, followed the story, understood the actions, and enjoyed the music. The interactive elements — from rhythm games with wombats and butterflies to swimming turtles and even befriending sharks — had the kids completely immersed. Parents joined in too, and the theatre was filled with laughter. The positive energy was infectious. When the turtle overcame fear and made friends with the shark, the message was clear: everyone needs friends, and friendship is about empathy and inclusion. This was truly edutainment at its best — five stars from our family.”
After the performance, every family received a specially designed activity booklet with sign language practice, creative prompts, and exercises to extend the learning at home.
MindChamps PreSchool Limited is a mainboard-listed company on the Singapore Exchange. Looking ahead, the company plans to take this edutainment series global, bringing the combined power of music, dance, and education to families around the world.
