Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) Academy.
Situated along Dorset Road, it is the pioneer school in the Indian fine arts. It caters to a variety of traditional Indian performing arts, ranging from visual arts to music. Some examples include Silk Art, Carnatic violin, and Bharatanatyam. This was taken on 5 February 2020.
Tabla.
A man playing the tabla during an Indian dance practice at SIFAS Academy, 5 January 2020. The tabla is a percussion instrument often used in Indian dances. It comprises of two drums, and produces an array of rhythmic beats when hit.
Dancer Wearing Bells.
A lady wearing bells on her feet at a practice room in SIFAS, 5 February 2020. Traditional dancing bells worn by Indian dancers that further project the rhythm and beat of Indian dance music pieces.
Indian Dance Rehearsal.
A class of 5 including the teacher, practice some moves in their choreography, at a rehearsal room in SIFAS, on 5 February 2020.
Expression.
A lady with her hands outstretched in one of the practice rooms in SIFAS, on 5 February 2020. Indian dance places a big emphasis on delivering emotion, particularly through the use of facial expressions as shown.
Hand Movements.
Two Indian dancers with their arms outstretched, at a practice room in SIFAS, 5 February 2020. Indian dance is highly detailed and intricate, using the smallest of the body parts, such as fingers to make graceful and delicate movements.
