Singapore's Heritage:
Indian Dance
What does the Indian dance scene in Singapore look like?
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Indian dance is an umbrella term that encompasses many different forms of dance originating from India. While facing a lack of exposure from the Singaporean masses, the difficulty of the dance is also undermined by many. To find out more, click below!
The Hidden Side ofSingapore's Indian Dance
The jingles of the bells were sharp and distinctive, merging seamlessly with stomping footsteps on the ground, synchronising to the beat of the fast-paced music. Strings of melody were plucked in a quick yet prominent manner. The tapping of percussion drums composed an admix of slow and fast beats.
Learn About Their Stories
Krishnan Unni, 28
I have been dancing for the past 15 years. My interest grew because my mother was an Indian classical dancer.
Christopher Choo, 50
I've been dancing for 42 years. I witnessed a very beautiful Bharatanatyam, South Indian Dance form. I got very intrigued by the movements.
Saumya Premchand, 37
I started dancing from the age of 6 when my mother put me into classes. I was reluctant but I grew a liking to it, and I've been into dance ever since then.
Udaiyali Sariha, 18
I've been dancing for around 15 years right now. I get to make new friends all the time as I get to perform at different places.
K.S.D Kamalika, 18
What appeals to me is that Indian dance might seem very easy from audience's point of view, but it's not; only the performers know hard it is.
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Archita Gupta, 45
I have been dancing for the past 15 years. My interest grew because my mother was an Indian classical dancer.
Kavitha Vaidyanathan, 44
When I'm dancing, I'm in the present moment and I'm enjoying that moment.
Shikha Garg, 47
Indian dance is my passion and way of expression.
Ramanpreet kaur Bhatia
Indian dance is my childhood passion and my mode of self connection and unity with God.
Guru Mulla Afsar Khan, 38
Traditionally, I am a Kathak artist with a passion to promote this art, which has been passed down to me from my forefathers.