NUS Ilsa Tari

NUS Ilsa Tari A member of NUS Centre For the Arts, NUS Ilsa Tari experiments with both traditional and contemporary Malay Dance

NUS Malay Dance was first established in the early eighties and was renamed ‘NUS Ilsa Tari’ in 1998. The prolific renaming ushered in a new era of creativity, modernity and daring. Under the guidance of tutor and choreographer Osman Abdul Hamid – a Singapore Young Artist Award winner – Ilsa Tari experiments with both traditional and contemporary Malay Dance. Ilsa Tari specialises in dance fusions

and has established a stellar reputation within the national dance scene. Combining hard work, passion, fun and the flair for the dramatic, Ilsa Tari and its team of dedicated dancers continue to inspire audiences with uniquely vibrant performances. Vision
To be a leading tertiary institutional dance group that nurtures and develops committed, passionate and skilled dancers and leaders who are rooted in the tenets of Malay culture and tradition

Mission
To pursue excellence in traditional and contemporary Malay Dance through thought-provoking works, academic engagement and investing in the next generation of like-minded individuals

Values
Passion
Tenacity
Togetherness

For day 2, we got to do the basics of Zapin and followed by contemporary where we got to jump around the dance room 😝 Th...
04/09/2026

For day 2, we got to do the basics of Zapin and followed by contemporary where we got to jump around the dance room 😝 Thank you again to everyone who came and see yall again next year? 🙊

Hi everybody! It’s been a while since Ilsa’s welcome tea, so let’s recap the fun memories together! For day 1, we got to...
04/09/2026

Hi everybody! It’s been a while since Ilsa’s welcome tea, so let’s recap the fun memories together! For day 1, we got to try a fun Joget piece followed by contemporary dance! We hope everyone had fun as much as we did and see you guys again next year!🫰😆

Thank you to everyone who came down to our SLF booth and watched our performance! ☺️‼️ But if you didn’t, don’t worry as...
14/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came down to our SLF booth and watched our performance! ☺️‼️ But if you didn’t, don’t worry as we have our Welcome Tea x Open Class happening on 17 & 19 August! If you have plans to join Ilsa, or want to try out Malay dance, or if you are just looking to have fun, this is the place for you 🥳 pssttt…there will also be FREE FOOD so bring your friends along 🙊

Sign up using the QR code or click on this link!
https://au.cglink.me/2sg/s1386

Details:
📆: 17 August, 19 August
⏰: 6:30 - 9:30pm
📍: UTown SRC Level 3, DA1 (a video of the directions will be uploaded on the days!)

The start of a new AY means the NUS Student Life Fair (SLF) is finally here!! 🥳🥳 Drop by Ilsa’s booth to play some games...
11/08/2026

The start of a new AY means the NUS Student Life Fair (SLF) is finally here!! 🥳🥳 Drop by Ilsa’s booth to play some games, chat with the members and take some freebies home? 👀 Ps you can find our booth opposite Octobox!

AND…🤭 we’ll also be performing on the 12th at the UTown Atrium (beside fairprice!) We can’t wait to see you there‼️

In Ilsa Tari, recognising that we don’t exist in a vaccuum, we explore the plethora of interconnections we have in our c...
09/08/2026

In Ilsa Tari, recognising that we don’t exist in a vaccuum, we explore the plethora of interconnections we have in our community. 🧩 From collaborating with other cultural groups to participating in community service, we aim to strengthen bonds through our love for culture and tradition 🌏

To find out more, visit our booth at the NUS Student Life Fair (SLF) on 12th and 13th August! Look out for our performance on the 12th at 2:55pm too 🤭🥰

Dancing, like any art form, can build one's character by instilling values through the creative process. In Ilsa Tari, d...
02/08/2026

Dancing, like any art form, can build one's character by instilling values through the creative process. In Ilsa Tari, dance is our medium to question the world, build core values, and expand our perspectives through the creative process. ⭐

Come say hello to us at the NUS Student Life Fair happening on 12th & 13th August! 🌼

Dancing with Ilsa Tari means exploring the rich spectrum of Malay dance. ⭐️ With the vibrant energy of Joget, Masri, and...
26/07/2026

Dancing with Ilsa Tari means exploring the rich spectrum of Malay dance. ⭐️ With the vibrant energy of Joget, Masri, and Zapin, along with the serene flow of Inang and Asli, every dance piece offers a unique experience.

Want to try one of these genres? 😆 Visit our booth at the Student Life Fair (SLF) happening on 12th & 13th August! 🌸

In NUS Ilsa Tari, we find a safe space that goes far beyond the dance studio! It’s built in the moments between practice...
19/07/2026

In NUS Ilsa Tari, we find a safe space that goes far beyond the dance studio! It’s built in the moments between practices, the laughter shared at suppers, and the comfort of always having a place to belong.

Coming from all walks of life and cultures, our shared passion for Malay dance brings us together. Different backgrounds, one united community. 🫶🌳

We are so excited to kick off the new AY with Ilsa Tari! 🤭 We have so many things in store, and we can’t wait to meet ne...
12/07/2026

We are so excited to kick off the new AY with Ilsa Tari! 🤭 We have so many things in store, and we can’t wait to meet new faces who share the same love for malay dance 🫶

To a fun and meaningful year ahead 🥰

Last but not least, we have our President Yay! 🥳 Together with our VP, they she makes sure everything’s on track by maki...
11/07/2026

Last but not least, we have our President Yay! 🥳 Together with our VP, they she makes sure everything’s on track by making 828488 topics on telegram

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