Established in the early eighties, the NUS Malay Dance was renamed the NUS Ilsa Tari in 1998.
With its new identity, the group aims to stage more challenging pieces.
Under the guidance of tutor/choreographer Osman Abdul Hamid, the People's Association Malay Dance Group's choreographer and Singapore's Young Artist Award winner,
the group performs traditional dances such as inang, ronggeng, zapin, lambak and silat.
It also blends contemporary dance forms - where dancers move with free flow of sharp movements - with its traditional pieces.
This results in traditional and contemporary dance.
Friday, January 2, 2009
NAF 2010: Fitrah - Nature of the Self @
2:01 AM
Fitrah narrates a tale of a son’s dream and a mother’s hope for a better life. The opportunity comes for the son to sail the seas with the King’s fleet of ships, impressing the authorities with his diligence and hard work. With his virtuous ways, he quickly rises through the ranks and he reaches the ultimate station when he takes the Princess’ hand in marriage. But the long periods of her son’s absence, the mother eagerly awaits his eventual return. The filial son’s good fortune is heaped upon the mother, until greed eventually blooms and consumes all. This deadly sin triggers a litany of events, spirally to a devastating climax.
A son’s sacrifice. A woman’s greed. A family’s harmony in jeopardy.
Does the nature of self determine it all?
Fitrah hopes to explore the complexity of human emotions and relationships through revisiting the traditional Malay folklore Si Tanggang, with pertinent updates for the modern times. Through the seamless integration of music, drama and dance, the audience will be captivated by this reworked postmodern tale. Fitrah blends the traditional art of ‘Teater Randai’ with a contemporary mindset. A Teater Randai guest specialist from Indonesia, Tom Ibnur, will be lending his expertise to the production. Choreographed by acclaimed artist Osman Abdul Hamid, scripted by Muhammad Ruzaini and accompanied by original music from contemporary musicians Dzul Rabul Jalil and Alhafiz, Fitrah brings you through a journey of self-discovery. NUS Ilsa Tari, in collaboration with Teater Tari Era, invites you to delve into the world of ‘Si Tanggang’ and come be part of this revival of the community theatre experience.
Fitrah – Nature of the Self
A Dance-Drama Production by NUS Ilsa Tari for NUS Arts Festival 2010 WHEN: Sunday, 14th March 2010, 8pm
WHERE: University Cultural Centre Theatre
Tickets at $16 and $12 (including SISTIC Fee) is available from www.sistic.com or SISTIC Authorised Agents Islandwide (Hotline: 6348 5555)
Established in the early eighties, the NUS Malay Dance was renamed the NUS Ilsa Tari in 1998.
With its new identity, the group aims to stage more challenging pieces.
Under the guidance of tutor/choreographer Osman Abdul Hamid, the People's Association Malay Dance Group's choreographer and Singapore's Young Artist Award winner,
the group performs traditional dances such as inang, ronggeng, zapin, lambak and silat.
It also blends contemporary dance forms - where dancers move with free flow of sharp movements - with its traditional pieces.
This results in traditional and contemporary dance.
