The Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) is Singapore's pioneer academy in imparting the knowledge of Indian traditional and classical music, dance and arts. Founded in 1949, SIFAS is characterised by a high level of artistic excellence across all its disciplines. With a pan-Indian curriculum, it reflects the cultural diversity of a vast nation with a rich and ancient heritage. Academic excellence underlies SIFAS' approach with a structured curriculum, classes and examinations, along with in-depth teaching and artistic guidance. SIFAS plays a role in the transformation of Singapore into a global city for arts as it offers the vast repertoire of Indian artistic traditions to Singapore students and nurtures local talent to excel in their genres.