Amin Md Farid (Choreographer & Researcher)
Amin Md Farid (born 22nd April 1986) is a Singaporean arts activist, practitioner and researcher. He is of Malay descent and is very active in promoting traditional Malay arts in the island city.
2014 - Current CHOREOMUNDUS CONSORTIUM
Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU), Norway
Université Blaise Pascal (UBP), France
University of Szeged (SZTE), Hungary
University of Roehampton (UR), United Kingdom
International Masters in Dance Knowledge, Practice & Heritage
2011 University of Queensland, Australia
Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU), Norway
Université Blaise Pascal (UBP), France
University of Szeged (SZTE), Hungary
University of Roehampton (UR), United Kingdom
International Masters in Dance Knowledge, Practice & Heritage
2011 University of Queensland, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Communication, Media and Cultural Studies
Thesis (First Class): Renegotiating Muslim and non-Muslim Engagement: the
Cultural politics of Humour in Little Mosque on the Prairie.
Research interests:
· Critical Race Studies
· Television Studies
· Muslim/Non-Muslim Engagement Post 9/11
· Malay Diaspora
· Southeast Asian Performing Arts
· Asean Youth Engagement & Activism
2009 – 2010 University of Queensland, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies)
Graduated with Merit
2003 – 2006 Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
Diploma in Communication and Media Management
Awards/Scholarships
2014 Eramus Mundus Masters Scholarship ( European Union)
2014 Tan Ean Kiam Postgraduate Scholarship (Singapore)
2012 2nd Position in Malay Dance Competition, “Persada Juara Tari” (Singapore)
2014 Tan Ean Kiam Postgraduate Scholarship (Singapore)
2012 2nd Position in Malay Dance Competition, “Persada Juara Tari” (Singapore)
2011 Faculty of Arts Honours Scholarship (Australia)
2010 Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement (Australia)
2009 Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement (Australia)
2008 Excellent for Mandatory National Service in Armed Forces (Singapore)
2006 Temasek Polytechnic’s Male Artiste of the Year Award (Singapore)
2006 Co-Curricular (CCA) Merit Award (Singapore)
2006 Co-Curricular Scholarship (Singapore)
2005 Co-Curricular (CCA) Merit Award (Singapore)
2005 Co-Curricular Full Scholarship (Singapore)
Notable Artistic Experience / Achievements
2003 – Present Co-founder and Managing Director of Dian Dancers (Singapore)
2003 – Present Junior Choreographer and Senior Dancer Perkumpukan Seni (Singapore)
2003 – Present Resident Choreographer of Temasek Polytechnic’s Malay Dance Troupe – Kesenian Si Anak Tari (Singapore)
2011 Co-Producer and Performer for DIAN Dancers’ Dance Festival, “Ekspressi 2011)
2011 Choreographer and Performer for Perkumpulan Seni’s Malam Jaluran Seni 2011 (Supported by National Arts Council, Singapore)
2010 Performer for Perkumpulan Gejolak 2 (Supported by NAC, Singapore)
2009 – 2011 Founder and Artistic Director of MASCATS – Malaysian Student Council of Australia Cultural Arts Troupe (Australia)
2009 – 2011 Assistant Choreographer for various Primary and Secondary Schools for Singapore Youth Festival Competition (Singapore)
2009 Producer and Performer of Dian Dancer’s inaugural independent production, Nadi (Singapore)
2008 Debutante as Junior Choreographer in Perkumpulan Seni’s Malam Jaluran Seni 2008 (Singapore)
2004 – 2005 Artistic Director and Head Choreographer for Temasek Polytechnic Malay Arts Group’s Annual Production, PENTAS. (Singapore)
