Apsaras Dance Company is Bharatanatyam Redefined. With our feet firmly planted in the rigorous foundations of the 2000-year-old dance form Bharatanatyam, we have made it our focus to push the boundaries of this tradition to create performances that are relevant to the times. Our professional productions not only borrow from the great Indian texts, mythology and folklore but we also boldly explore themes relevant to contemporary audiences based on narratives with universal, cross-cultural appeal. Where pertinent, we embrace technology in our shows. And we actively seek collaborations across geographies and cultures, particularly within the Asian context. All part of our mission to make Bharatanatyam more accessible to a wider and more diverse audience. While Singapore is truly home to Apsaras Dance Theatre, the world is quite literally our stage. Our productions have travelled to venues and prestigious festivals in some 40 countries, arguably making us one of the most travelled Singapore flag-bearers in the international arts scene. Apsaras Dance Theatre is administered and managed by Apsaras Arts – a non-profit registered charity – and a recipient of the Singapore National Arts Council’s annual Major Grant scheme.
