This year the festival runs from Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 November, at the Esplanade- Theatres on the Bay.

A classical dance festival with a difference, Samarpana aims to showcase established artistes in performances that push boundaries. With a platform for upcoming artistes, Samarpana has established its unique position on Singapore’s arts calendar, showcasing the present and future of classical dance.

Where sensibilities, senses and the sublime come alive Samarpana- the Asian Festival of Classical Dance is in its 4th edition this year.
In its fourth year, Samarpana 2015 stays true to its philosophy of : Collaborations, Contributions, Conversations, Connections


PRAPANNA | The ultimate surrender of the soul to the supreme being.
Representing Sai Arts International are the disciples of Guru Dr. Suparna Venkatesh, artists Nidhaga Karunad and Shweta Venkatesh, at their best.


SHAKTI | The eternal mother, the primordial force, the divine energy. She is the first Goddess that resides in our hearts and our inner strength. Together, Madhuri Suresh and Varsha Vishwanath senior dancers from Temple of Fine Arts, Singapore embark on the Shakti Marg, the journey to find their Inner Shakti