The dance company is led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, an internationally recognised ballet director and choreographer of Cuban-American heritage. He joined Hong Kong Ballet as its Artistic Director in July 2017 after 17 years as Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet in Washington DC, United States.
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Singapore has an “openness” that is special for performing arts, says Bharatanatyam dancer Mythili Prakash
Dancer Mythili Prakash comes to Singapore in November to participate in Kalaa Utsavam 2024 — as one of the artistes in GIGENIS – the generation of the Earth, directed by Akram Khan; and to conduct a masterclass in choreography in Bharatanatyam.
Kalaa Utsavam set to enthral Singapore in November, with Akram Khan’s GIGENIS as highlight show
Alongside Akram Khan, GIGENIS brings together different Indian dance forms and some of their finest performers from three continents. The show makes its exclusive Asian stop in Singapore during Kalaa Utsavam, following its world premiere in France in August 2024. It will also tour London and New York.
“Stree – The Divine Feminine came about quite by accident”: Bhaskar’s Arts Academy dancer Bala Saravanan Loganathan goes unfiltered
BAA will stage its second production from the CreationLab scheme. Titled Stree – The Divine Feminine, the production is helmed by Bala Saravanan Loganathan. An integral member of the company, Bala directed five of his peers in debut choreographic work.
From singer Armaan Malik’s stage debut in Singapore to ‘killarious’ Tamil comedy, Kalaa Utsavam 2023 brings the full range of Indian performance arts
Kalaa Utsavam, the famed annual Indian festival of arts in Singapore, returns this November for its 2023 edition, with a vibrant bouquet of artistic and cultural performances, and a series of workshops and masterclasses.
Purulia Chhau is a vehicle of empowerment, says scholar and change-maker Sneha Bhattacharyya
One of the most spectacular folk art forms in India, Purulia Chhau recently visited Singapore to take part in ‘A Tapestry of Sacred Music’ festival. It was introduced to the Singapore audience by Chhau researcher Sneha Bhattacharyya.
Bijayini Satpathy: Returns to Singapore with her international bestseller ABHIPSAA – A Seeking
Bijayini Satpathy returns to Singapore this month, to present her internationally acclaimed show ABHIPSAA – A Seeking (Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay).
SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023: Malaysian dance legend and Odissi exponent Ramli Ibrahim speaks of the inspiration for Jaya Ram
Ramli Ibrahim, Malaysian-born Odissi dance legend, talks about his artistic journey and how he conceived the idea of Jaya Ram, being presented at the SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023 on April 28.
Get set for ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance showcase at Indian Embassy in UAE
The Oscar-winning Telegu song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from RRR has gone viral across the world, with the choreography and amazing dance moves becoming some of the main reasons for its popularity.
Indian arts thriving in Singapore because of our pioneers: Meenakshy Bhaskar
Bhaskar’s Arts Academy is presenting the final installment of its Marabu trilogy, titled ‘Marabu – Footprints of an Artist’ at Kalaa Utsavam 2022 at Esplanade Singapore.
