Initiating conversations,
exploring possibilities
Organised by the NUS Centre for the Arts and NUS Ilsa Tari, GERAK Malay Dance Symposium was held on 18–19 February 2023 to provide a space for discussions and explorations on the evolving role of Malay Dance in Singapore today. On this website you can find articles, videos and photos of the sessions at the GERAK Symposium.
Not Just a Hobby – How Malay Dance Evolved Over The Years
Placing Malay dance within the context of social, economic and political developments in Singaporean society, and what it means for Malay dance practitioners.
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Geraklah! – How Malay Dance Veterans Arrive to Where They Are At Today
We all have different starting points, but we keep moving forward – Two generations of artists; one conversation on Malay dance in Singapore over the last 50 years.
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Beyond the Arts – Dance Outside the Art World
In a roundtable discussion, health professionals and dance practitioners came together to discuss how dance can contribute to other sectors beyond the artistic scene.
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