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
