Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation

“Kinding Sindaw created magic,” New York TIMES  

“Sublime cultural journey...pervasive heart-pounding beats...visually captivating,” Asian Journal

“A marvel of color and pageantry,” Dancer’s Magazine

Kinding Sindaw (Dance of Light), founded in 1992 by Potri Ranka Manis, is renowned for its indigenous-led majestic dance theater productions which recreate the living traditions of dance, music, martial arts, storytelling, and oratory of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Its repertoire is of the Iranun, T'boli, Maranao, Maguindanao, Yakan, Higaonon, and Tausug peoples of the southern Philippines. By asserting their arts and living traditions, the historical and contemporary stories of these peoples are brought to life. In addition to La MaMa, the troupe has performed at Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, World Trade Center, Theatre of the Riverside Church, and various community events.

Assistant Directors are Malaika Queano, Andre Dimapilis, Mohammed Zebede Dimaporo. Co-Choreograpers are Nodiah Biruar, Inteshar Mohammed, Bai Lani Kalifa Morales and Guro Frank Ortega. Dance Captains, Diane Camino, Amira Aziza, Rose Yapching. Media Managers, Vivian Chow, Daisy Wen and Jameelah Lineses.

For More information, visit: www.kindingsindaw.org.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @KindingSindaw