Information about Singapore Dances.

Singapore dances have a rich dance culture that reflects Singapore's cultural diversity and includes dance styles from different ethnic groups. Types of dance commonly performed in Singapore include:

1. Malay Dances: Malay dances are traditional dances that reflect the cultural heritage of the Malay ethnic group. These dances generally use elegant and fluid movements. Examples include Joget, Inang and Zapin dances.

2. Chinese Dances: Chinese dances are dances that reflect the cultural heritage of the Chinese ethnic group living in Singapore. These dances generally use elegant and choreographic movements. Examples include Kung Fu dances, tea harvest dances and dragon dances.

3. Indian Dances: Indian dances are dances that reflect the cultural heritage of the Indian ethnic group living in Singapore. Rhythmic and energetic movements are generally used in these dances. Examples include Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi dances.

4. Malay-Indian Dances: These are dances that reflect the combination of cultures of the Malay and Indian ethnic groups living in Singapore. These dances often combine traditional Indian and Malay dance styles. Examples are Bhangra and Chutney dances.

5. Modern Dance: In Singapore, modern dance is also a commonly performed dance form. Young generation dancers present original and experimental performances using contemporary dance techniques. In Singapore, dance plays an important role in both traditional events and modern stage performances. Dance festivals, competitions and shows are organized to promote the development of dance art. Additionally, dance schools and studios also teach a variety of dance styles. In Singapore, dance holds an important place as an expression of cultural diversity and a unifying element.