Formed in 1977, the NUS Indian Dance has since attained greater heights under the guidance of its Tutor/Choreographer, Santha Bhaskar, a pioneer in the Indian Cultural dance scene and a Cultural Medallion winner of Singapore.

The group performs mainly Bharata Natyam,  the most ancient classical form. Bharata Natyam focuses on the graceful manner and symmetry of the movements, traits that characterise Indian dance as elegant and unfolds the richness of Indian art and culture. NUS Indian Dance also explores dance fusions with other dance forms and music.

The group has performed at the 1997 ASEAN Universities Arts Festivals held in Brunei, and has appeared at official university events, cultural exchange events, and international conferences such as:

• 9th Japan International Youth Musicale Shizuoka, Japan (2003)
• Collaboration in SIFAS, Singapore (2003)
• Airport 100-day Centennial Event, Changi Airport, Singapore (2004)
• SIF International Student Symposium, Singapore (2004)
• Innovate conference Opening Dinner, Singapore (2005)
• WHO Meeting organised by Health Promotion Board, Singapore (2006)
• 10th Asia Pacific Students' Service Association (APSSA) Conference, NUS Guild House, Singapore (2006)
• Tanjong Pagar 41th National Day Celebration Dinner (GOH : MM Lee K Y), Singapore (2006)
• Cultural Performance - Human Emotions in Voice and Body by Swisshouse, ASEF Hall, Singapore (2006)

NUS Indian Dance has also staged dances in conjunction with Saturday!@Clementi Central and Bharat Culture, the annual concert of the NUS Indian Instrumental Ensemble.