As part of the development process for Rantau: Layaran Sukma (Explorations: Voyage of the Soul), NUS Ilsa Tari will host a symposium with panels of academics and dance practitioners. The symposium will shine light on portrayals of women in society and dance, as well as the personas women are expected to embody in dance. As we celebrate the successes of the women in championing their art forms, we challenge the stereotypes of female dancers in today’s society.