Indian Dance
Discover the joy of Indian dance through TPS's CCA, where students explore various dance forms, build teamwork, and perform at school and community events.
Indian Dance
Vision
Confident and passionate Dance students exploring and expressing the joy of Indian Dance
Overview
Indian Dance CCA in TPS aims to nurture students’ interest for Indian dance and develop a love for dancing the different Indian dance forms from the different states. eg folk dance, semi classical, Bhangra, etc. It also integrates fusion dance incorporating the various multi-ethnic Singaporean culture. Pupils are taught the distinct Indian Dance skills which utilises the eyes, hands, legs and practically every other part to express a multitude of expressions and emotions in telling a story through dance. Pupils will learn to dance a varied repertoire of dance forms. They will be taught the basic skills and techniques required to execute a dance to the accompaniment of the corresponding dance music.
In addition, the CCA also prepares pupils for competitions like SYF Performing Arts Presentation. The students also get opportunities to perform at external, community related and school events like the Deepavali Concert. Through the CCA, students will cultivate social emotional competencies, working as a team and exhibiting the school values of resilience, excellence, adaptability and passion together with 21st century competencies.
Indian Dance CCA schedule, venue and teachers-in-charge
Day & Time | Venue | Teachers-in-Charge | Levels involved |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday Monday and Thursday (if needed for SYF Prep) | TLLM Rm | Miss Isabella Lai (I/C) | P3 - P6 students |
Indian Dance CCA achievements by year
Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
2019 | Deepavali Concert 2019(Sch) |
2018 | SYF AP Distinction Award |
2017 | Deepavali concert @ school(2017) |
Indian Dance SYF 2022 | Our dancers lived up to our school values IREAP n reap they did - a wonderful display of vibrancy, exuberance and love of dance in every step and pose.