Datuk Ramli Ibrahim

An accomplished ballet, modern and Indian classical dancer, Ramli Ibrahim has performed internationally for over four decades. Since his return to Malaysia from Australia in 1983, he has boldly charted new paths, establishing Odissi as a widely appreciated dance form in Malaysia. Ramli has been honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi award (2011) and the Padma Shri award (2018) from India and a Datukship (2013) from Malaysia. To Ramli Ibrahim “Dance is a celebration and liberation of the body, mind and soul.”