A cultural dance performance gives a Singapore event a moment everyone remembers: silk fans opening in a wave, a ribbon spiralling over the stage, a zapin line moving as one, a dhol beat that pulls the room to its feet. This is where you book cultural and traditional dance in Singapore, for a company dinner and dance, a wedding, a festival celebration, a launch or a community night.
Price: a 15 to 20 minute Malay dance set or a classical Indian solo usually costs SGD 600 to 1,500, a Chinese cultural dance SGD 800 to 2,500 per set and a Bollywood troupe SGD 1,200 to 3,500. See how much a cultural dance performance costs in Singapore.
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Choose the occasion
Corporate events and dinner and dance. A cultural item as the highlight of the evening, before the band or DJ takes over. See cultural dance for corporate events.
Weddings. Kompang and zapin for a Malay wedding, Bollywood or bhangra for a sangeet or a reception, a ribbon dance for a banquet. See cultural dance for weddings.
Festivals. Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya and National Day, in offices, malls, condos and community halls. See festival cultural performances.
Choose the dance
- Bhangra and dhol. The Punjabi folk dance with the double sided dhol drum: high energy, loud and made for guests to join in. Read about bhangra dancers and dhol drummers.
- Chinese dance. Classical Chinese dance, the fan dance and the lantern dance, in flowing silk costumes. Read about Chinese dance performances.
- Chinese ribbon dance. Long silk ribbons swirled into spirals, associated with happiness and good fortune. Read about the Chinese ribbon dance.
- Indian and Bollywood dance. Bharatanatyam and Kathak for a graceful classical item, a Bollywood troupe for energy. Read about Indian dance performances.
- Malay dance. Zapin, inang, joget and asli in baju kurung and kebaya, with a kompang group if you want drums. Read about Malay dance performances.
One style or a full showcase
You can book a single 10 to 20 minute item, or combine Chinese, Malay and Indian dance into one multicultural showcase with a compere to link the segments. That suits National Day celebrations, government functions and company events that celebrate Singapore's mix of cultures. Lion dance, if you need it for Chinese New Year, is a separate act we can slot into the same running order.
How to choose a cultural dance in Singapore
- What is the occasion? A festival points to its own tradition: Chinese dance for Chinese New Year, Indian dance for Deepavali, Malay dance and kompang for Hari Raya.
- How big is the space? A classical solo needs a 3 by 3 metre platform. A troupe of six or more needs at least 4 by 5 metres of clear floor.
- How loud can it be? Dhol and bhangra carry. A ribbon or fan dance is quiet and works in any room.
- How long is your slot? Ten to twenty minutes is the usual item. Longer programmes mix styles.
Plan it, then book it
The guide to booking a cultural dance performance covers space, sound, timing and the brief. Watch the videos to see the styles. When you are ready, send the date, the venue and the headcount on WhatsApp or through the quote form.
