My Rhyme and Rhythm: Indian Bharatanatyam with Bhaskar’s Arts Academy

Take off your dancing shoes because we will be dancing barefoot with Bhaskar’s Arts Academy who will be demonstrating the basics of Bharatanatyam! Learn more about this traditional Indian dance and immerse yourself in this small facet of Indian culture!

More about Bhaskar’s Arts Academy

Founded in 1952 by Mr KP Bhaskar, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy is renowned in Singapore for its promotion of Indian dance, music and theatre. In total, the academy teaches 3 types of dance, 1 style of theatre and 7 musical instruments (including voice!).

Beyond teaching, the academy is actively involved in bringing the arts to the community. During the 1960s, Mrs Bhaskar (current artistic director) led the troupe in Aneka Ragam Rakyat, a multi-cultural performance bringing arts to the remote villages in Singapore. Today, the academy works with partners such as the National Institute of Education and National Library Board to bring Indian arts to a greater audience. The dancers and directors are also constantly pushing themselves to greater artistic heights by conceptualize new and exciting repertoires.

Details of the Programme

• Language: English
• Dates:

• • 19 Sep: 1400-1530, 1600-1730
  • 3 Oct: 1400-1530, 1600-1730

• Meeting Point:

• • Entrance of Bhaskar's Arts Academy (19 Kerbau Rd Singapore 219158)

• Please arrive 20 minutes before the event for registration. Our facilitators will be wearing our event t-shirt.
• Parking is available at Belilios Lane and MSCP at Blk 671 Klang Ln Singapore 211671.
• Venue is not wheelchair accessible.
• The event will proceed rain or shine.

Who should come?

• All are welcome to participate!

What to bring?

• Participants should bring along an umbrella, hand sanitisers, and a bottle of water.
• Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably.
• Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.

COVID-19 Precautions

• All hosts and facilitators in this tour programme are fully vaccinated or have taken a Pre-Event Test (PET) in the past 24 hours
• Facilitators in this tour or programme are trained in basic first-aid.
• All participants must complete TraceTogether, a health declaration form and temperature taking at the start of the event.
• All participants must wear their masks properly throughout the event.
• All participants must maintain a one-metre distance from other participants during the event.
• All participants will be issued with coloured stickers and be divided into smaller groups. Participants must stay with their groups and not intermingle between the groups

Disclaimer

• All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
• By agreeing to participate in the event, participants are responsible for any injury, loss or damage due to the negligence on his/her part or of the children under his/her charge.
• Participants must abide by the house rules set out by the host. Facilitators will brief participants at the start of the programme.
• Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
• It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bhaskar's Arts Gallery, 19 Kerbau Road, Singapore, Singapore