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SG50: Avant Theatre presents ‘Quarters’

  8 years ago     Leave your thoughts  

QUARTERS...! Relive the 70's of Singapore with 'QUARTERS'. A theatrical extravaganza commemorating SG50. This play aims to take us back to the 1970's Singapore, where we relive the days when the communal & cohesive living environment was predominantly making way for a multicultural Singapore. The play will portray many incidences that will depict the global understanding of culture and how it all amalgamates to form the melting pot that will give rise to a Singapore identity. This production aims to serve a multitude of platforms and purposes, in that it hopes to induce a magical experience taking us back to…

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Thinking Aloud with Himani

SIFA 2015: Renowned Dancer / Yoga Practitioner Mr. Navtej Johar Thinks Aloud..!

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Click to hear & watch Mr. Navtej Johar..! Navtej Johar- a practitioner and master-teacher of yoga in the lineage of Sri T Krishnamacharyaand Sri TKV Desikachar. A long time student and a close associate of the KYM (Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai) he is certified by the KHYF (Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation) as well as holds the Grand Parent Certification (500 hours) from the Yoga Alliance.  Firmly grounded in the KYM tradition his teaching can range from being challenging to gentle and meditative; his detailed instruction in asana, pranayama and meditation also incorporates mantra, Vedic chanting, visualization along with traditional techniques of nyasa and mudra. Being an exponent of Bharatanatyam (classical Indian dance),…

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In Your City

SAMARPANA -The Asian Festival of Classical Dance 2015 (Aug 21st-23rd ’15) – DAY 3

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SAMARPANA is a classical arts platform that aims to become an international landmark for Asian classical dancers. Every nation's culture, traditions and values are passed on through these art forms, which now, increasingly, cross borders and nationalities easily. Samarpana aims to showcase the present and the future of these art forms. Samarpana is produced by Gayatri Sriram who runs the Shruti Laya School of Dance in Singapore.   DAY 3: August 23rd 2015 (Three Events) Through the eyes of my City - Kalpana Raghuraman choreographed performance , 3.00 p.m https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/samarpana2015e Panel Discussion - Sensuality in Dance , free event, 5.30 p.m Upasana -…

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In Your City

SAMARPANA -The Asian Festival of Classical Dance 2015 (Aug 21st-23rd ’15) – DAY 2

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SAMARPANA is a classical arts platform that aims to become an international landmark for Asian classical dancers. Every nation's culture, traditions and values are passed on through these art forms, which now, increasingly, cross borders and nationalities easily. Samarpana aims to showcase the present and the future of these art forms. Samarpana is produced by Gayatri Sriram who runs the Shruti Laya School of Dance in Singapore. DAY 2: August 22nd 2015(Three events) Why do we dance ? - by Dr Devdutt Pattanaik , 10. 00 am https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/samarpana2015b Devi - Dance performance by Meenakshi Venkataraman, 3.00 p.m https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/samarpana2015c Rising - Aakash Odedra Company…

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Upcoming Events

SAMARPANA -The Asian Festival of Classical Dance 2015 (Aug 21st-23rd ’15) – DAY 1

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SAMARPANA is a classical arts platform that aims to become an international landmark for Asian classical dancers. Every nation's culture, traditions and values are passed on through these art forms, which now, increasingly, cross borders and nationalities easily. Samarpana aims to showcase the present and the future of these art forms. Samarpana is produced by Gayatri Sriram who runs the Shruti Laya School of Dance in Singapore. August 21st 2015 (One event) Opening Night  Sur Gati - The Universal Rhythm,7.30 pm onwards Featuring Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam & Sujata Mohapatra TICKETS: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/samarpana2015a   

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The Arena

A REVIEW: ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’

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By a member of the 'Think Aloud' family...a well written, well articulated review..! DIL DHADAKNE DO...! Directed by ‘Zoya Akhtar’ ‘Dil Dhakadkne Do’ is a totally unusual story, about a highly dysfunctional, but filthily rich family, narrated by a dog. YES.. a dog. Story/Script/Screenplay: The story revolves around the ‘Mehra Family’ and their well concealed interpersonal issues, that they have to face and solve on a cruise booked for the marriage anniversary of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mehra’. The writing is really unusual and totally unlike the other Zoya Akhtar Movies. This film is unusual right from its inception. As mentioned,…

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Movie Reviews

Audience Review on Tanu Weds Manu Returns

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Did the Audience give it a 'HIT' or a 'MISS'? Was it a thumbs up or a thumbs down? What did you think of Tanu Weds Manu Returns? Some of you were superb in giving your brilliant responses..! Thank you so much..! Keep Thinking Aloud & sending your views / opinions / thoughts to us.. We love hearing from you & helping you 'GET HEARD' on this portal.

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