SMRT announces free dance space with mirrors at Marina South Pier MRT station, earns online praise
In a reversal of a situation at Bayfront MRT station, SMRT announced the ‘MirrorMoves’ dance space at Marina South Pier station.
The art of dance meets mirrors in a free and easy space, as part of SMRT’s attempt at more engaging station experiences.
Source: @smrttrainssg on TikTok
Dance space in Marina South Pier is first-come-first-served
Earlier this month, MS News reported that Marina Bay Sands (MBS) had frosted the mirrors at an underground walkway in Bayfront MRT station.
The site had been a popular spot for dance rehearsals, which an MBS spokesperson said obstructed pedestrian movement.
“We need to ensure that this shared public space remains safe, accessible, and free from obstructions,” they said, regarding the decision to frost the mirrors.
The decision subsequently sparked mixed reactions online.
On 16 Jan, SMRT announced a new space for those who had caught the dancing bug, ‘MirrorMoves’. They stated that it was their first ever space where “mirrors meet the dance floor.”
Source: @smrttrainssg on TikTok
“No bookings, no fees — just walk in, let loose, and express yourself with every step. Whether you’re here to groove or simply vibe, it’s all about fun, freedom, and creativity!
Featuring energetic dancers from O School, the TikTok video described the area as first-come-first-served.
Source: @smrttrainssg on TikTok
MS News has reached out to SMRT for more information regarding this initiative.
Netizens happy for Bayfront dancers getting new space
Netizens praised the idea, one saying that it would bring some life to the “usually pretty empty” Marina South Pier MRT station.
Source: TikTok
Another commenter felt overjoyed for the dancers who usually hung out at Bayfront MRT station, who could now have another space to travel to.
“It’s so much better for them to engage in this activity than stay at home cooped up with their devices!”
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SMRT said that MirrorMoves is part of their “Communities in Station Programme,” meant to create a more vibrant and engaging station experience.
The programme’s previous initiatives include setting up giant chess sets at Bras Basah and Botanic Gardens MRT stations, as well as table tennis tables at Esplanade station.
Source: SMRT
Also read: Mirrors at Bayfront MRT dance hotspot frosted, MBS says it’s for pedestrian safety
Mirrors at Bayfront MRT dance hotspot frosted, MBS says it’s for pedestrian safety
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Featured image adapted from @smrttrainssg on TikTok.
