Muara Festival 2026 · 16th Edition

Sayembara Tari

3rd Regional School Dance Competition

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Dancers on the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre stage
  • DateSat 14 Nov 2026
  • AdmissionFree, open to all
  • CompetitionFrom 3pm
  • Awards4.45pm
  • VenueEsplanade Outdoor Theatre

Sayembara Tari is Muara Festival’s regional school dance competition. Students from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia take to the Esplanade stage with traditional Malay dance and new works inspired by it, judged by Malay dance experts from Singapore and the region.

Come and cheer them on. Bring your family and friends.

Line-up

Times are a guide and may shift a little on the day.

Primary

  • 3.05pmSK Danau KotaMalaysia
  • 3.12pmAdmiralty Primary School
  • 3.20pmSK Jalan 3 BangiMalaysia

Secondary

  • 3.35pmBukit Batok Secondary School
  • 3.41pmYio Chu Kang Secondary School
  • 3.50pmSyafana Islamic SchoolIndonesia
  • 3.57pmAng Mo Kio Secondary School
  • 4.05pmQueenstown Secondary School
  • 4.12pmSMK AssuntaMalaysia

Showcase, while the judges tally scores

  • 4.20pmITE College East
  • 4.27pmLian Hua Primary School
  • 4.35pmITE College West

Awards

  • 4.45pmPrize giving
  • 5.00pmEnd of programme

Categories

  • Primary schoolAges 6 to 12
  • Secondary schoolAges 13 to 17
  • TertiaryAges 18 to 23, colleges, polytechnics and universities

What the judges look for

  • Technique25%
  • Choreography25%
  • Cultural authenticity20%
  • Expression and storytelling20%
  • Overall presentation10%

Awards

Each category crowns a Champion, a First Runner-Up and a Second Runner-Up. Special awards may also go to:

  • Best Choreography
  • Best Costume Design
  • Most Creative Interpretation
  • Outstanding Cultural Representation
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