Our Story
Our Story
A dementia movement with a dance production about love, memory, and what persists when language fades.
About Unsaid Stories
Unsaid Stories is a dementia movement that uses various forms of art to advocate for the dementia community. It consists of initiatives that engage the community at various levels, culminating in a dance production, Unsaid.
The title Unsaid comes from a quote from Polish poet Anna Kamienska:
“I've learnt to value failed conversations, missed connections, confusions. What remains is what's unsaid, what's underneath, understanding on another level of being.”
This quote reflects the intricacies of communicating and understanding someone with dementia — that so much of it is unsaid. At the heart of it, love still remains, regardless of what is said.
Four Threads
The threads that weave this work.
Thread · 01
The Artistic Thread
The dance production was inspired by Kuo Pao Kun’s 1987 play "The Silly Little Girl and the Funny Old Tree". Interpreted from the perspective of aging and memory loss, the work explores what this means for the relationship between loved ones. The play informs the spine of the dance production, shaping its characters and the external forces that ominously influence their relationship.
Thread · 02
The Clinical Thread
As a Medical Speech Therapist for over 10 years, Anuja has worked closely with persons living with dementia and their caregivers, observing first-hand the burden of the disease. The undercurrent of love that flows even when communication is sparse underlies the central messaging of the dance production.
Thread · 03
The Personal Thread
The production is a dedication to Anuja's grandmother, who passed away from Alzheimer's eleven years ago.
Thread · 04
The Community Thread
Singapore's Indian community remains under-reached in dementia awareness. Unsaid Stories is a culturally resonant bridge.
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