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More dance artists around the world are beginning to experiment with extended reality. Avventura is fortunate to have collaborated with some of Singapore's leading dance companies to create some amazing VR content, and we look forward to working with other performing groups and artists to develop more groundbreaking works.
Apsaras Dance Company
Apsaras Dance Company is Bharatanatyam Redefined. With its feet firmly planted in the rigorous foundations of the 2000-year-old dance form Bharatanatyam, they have made it their focus to push the boundaries of this tradition to create performances that are relevant to the times. Apsaras' professional productions not only borrow from the great Indian texts, mythology and folklore but they also boldly explore themes relevant to contemporary audiences based on narratives with universal, cross-cultural appeal.
Projects
Divine Expressions: A VR Anthology of Classical Indian Dance
Arts Fission
As the longest incorporated contemporary dance company in Singapore since 1994, ARTS FISSION has gathered a diverse and groundbreaking dance-making record. Under the artistic direction of Cultural Medallion Recipient Angela Liong, ARTS FISSION has evolved into a dynamic hybrid that creates dance works relevant to people and everyday life.
Projects
A Forest Love Letter
Bhaskar's Arts Academy
Bhaskar's Arts Academy is a Singapore-based Indian classical dance, music and theatre company. The Academy steadfastly believes in contributing to the vibrant arts scene in Singapore, and performs three to four seasons annually. While committed to the sophistication of traditional techniques and philosophy, the Academy also gives credence to the innovative spirit of cross-cultural explorations.
Projects
Divine Expressions: A VR Anthology of Classical Indian Dance
Chowk Productions
Founded in 2014 by Raka Maitra, Chowk Productions is a home for Singapore-made dance-theatre that delves deep into the heart of Indian movement traditions to develop a contemporary dance vocabulary. Through training rooted in classical Odissi and artistic productions with a process-oriented, research-based approach, Chowk's mission is to develop, from our Singapore base, an Asian contemporary dance expression that dissolves the dichotomy between tradition and modernity.
Projects
Divine Expressions: A VR Anthology of Classical Indian Dance
Maya Dance Theatre
Founded in 2007, Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) is a non-profit professional dance theatre company that has carved out a niche for itself in the Singapore dance scene by creating works with social consciousness, and by sharing social stories. Pivoted on a social theme, each multi-disciplinary production encourages meaningful conversation with audiences and artists.
Projects
P7:1SMA
P7:1SMA, also referred to as Prisma, is a dance performance company helmed by Norhaizad Adam. Our core ethos revolves around the belief that "Dance is a strategy, and Malay is a concept." Through our creative endeavors, we navigate the intricate blend of tradition and contemporary practices. Our mission is twofold: to delve into moral complexities and to push the boundaries of tradition.
Projects
Joget: An Immersive Journey Through Time
Sakthi Fine Arts
Sakthi Fine Arts was founded in 2010 by Shri. Ramu Karuppiah and Smt. Devi Veerappan Karuppiah with the primary objective of promoting Indian Classical Dance, specifically Bharatanatyam, among children and adult students in Singapore. Their vision was to instill a deep appreciation for Indian tradition and heritage through arts.
Projects
Kodukotti
Shantha Ratii Initiatives
Shantha Ratii Initiatives Indian classical dance academy’s over-arching aim is to inspire, enrich and transform students through dance!
We believe in exposing them to Indian culture through Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dance styles with Yoga, giving them deep roots to grow tall.
Projects
Divine Expressions: A VR Anthology of Classical Indian Dance
Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT) was incorporated in 2014 as a professional dance company to promote Chinese dance of artistic and creative excellence. Led by Artistic Director Neo Jenny, SCDT plays a vital role in developing and exploring Singapore's identity in Chinese dance; it envisions itself as a centre of excellence for Chinese dance both locally and internationally.
Projects
Where the Flowers Bloom
Sri Warisan
Sri Warisan is a performing arts company founded by renowned cultural Medallion recipient, Madam Som Said. Sri Warisan, formed in 1997, is one of the pivotal forces in Singapore’s Malay dance scene. Blending rich traditional forms with contemporary techniques is Sri Warisan’s trademark. Its performers are trained to excel in multi-disciplinary art forms such as dance, music, theatre and multi-media.
Projects
Si Tanggang