ERA DANCE THEATRE LIMITED was incorporated on 13th May 2009 as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. The company was spearheaded by two directors, Artistic Director Osman Abdul Hamid and Executive Director Azrin Abdul Rahim.

Era Dance Theatre (EDT) was formerly a Malay Dance group formed by Osman Abdul Hamid in 1992. For many years, EDT stretched the boundaries of the Malay dance scene in Singapore, bringing a unique quality of Malay dance under the creative direction of Osman Abdul Hamid.

The company's repertoire includes traditional, contemporary and new creative Malay dance. Its annual highlights are Kacip Mas Dulang Permata, a platform provided for choreographers to showcase their works, the Muara Festival, a regional Malay dance and music festival that promotes the exchange of performance repertoire between participating groups and the Multi-Genre/ Tri-Master Production where the fusion of different genres are weaved into one holistic production. These events serve to celebrate, elevate and sustain the richness of the Malay culture and tradition.
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EDT has come a long way since the incorporation of the company as it embarks on new challenges and opportunities. Over the last few years, the company has staged many productions and joint collaborations with local and foreign groups inter and intra-cultural genres. ETD hopes to explore new boundaries such as providing therapeutic courses through dance and music. Beyond entertainment and revitalising the Malay arts in Singapore, ETD hopes to utilise art as a therapeutic tool to enhance one's physical and emotional well-being. The executive director, Mr. Azrin, is a qualified psychotherapist and a mental skills trainer specialising in family therapy as well as therapy for children and adolescents. He also conducts psycho-education workshops, helping participants deal with learning disorders, abuse and trauma.