Evolving Synergies is the first anthology of dance in Singapore, a confluence of many cultures, including Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western traditions. The volume shows how, with a plethora of festivals and performances, the country has emerged as a vibrant space in the evolution of Asian contemporary dance. It presents a comprehensive account of performing arts in Singapore through life-stories, personal reflections, memoirs, and local histories, as well as rare photographs.

This book brings together articles by dance scholars, practitioners, teachers, and critics in providing an overview of Singapore’s dance culture. It will be an important read for researchers and students of theatre and performance studies, fine arts, cultural studies, and Asian studies, as well as for dance professionals and connoisseurs.

Stephanie Burridge lectures at LASALLE College of the Arts and at Singapore Management University.
Caren Cariño is Head of Department and Principal Lecturer (Dance) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).