The 8th Kua Bu Dance Showcase "Wandering Within"

The beauty of living is to fully embrace the rhythm of life and transcends into life's inner strength...

Organizer & Presented: Kwang Tung Dance Company

Choreographers:
Lee Choy Wan
Samantha Chong
Louise Yow
Chin Kah Voon
Mak Foong Ming
Tan Bee Hung
Foong Siew Ching
Chai Vivan

Date & Time:
16th Sept 2011 (Fri) - 8:30pm
17th Sept 2011 (Sat) - 3:00pm (Students only) 
17th Sept 2011 (Sat) - 8.30pm
18th Sept 2011 (Sun) - 3:00pm (Dance Tea Time; by invitation only)

Venue: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Art Centre (KL Pac) Sentul Park,  Jalan Strachan,  51100 Kuala Lumpur.

Ticket Outlet: KL Pac Box Office 03 40479000
Tickets by donation: RM35 - Adult, RM25 - Students/Senior Citizens/Disabled 

Enquiry:
Foong Ming: 012 - 676 8272
Bee Hung: 012 - 674 8411
Kwang Tung Head Office: 03 - 2031 1203

 

Suzeau Mosaic: Classical & Modern Dance on the Edge

Presented by the Temple of Fine Arts

7pm
Sunday 25 September 2011
Shantanand Auditorium
The Temple of Fine Arts
Invitations available at TFA Office 03 2274 3709

Acclaimed for this 'prodigious technique' (Dance Magazine), Patrick Suzeau presents a multifaceted programme that contains classical and contemporary styles and ideas from east and west to create poetic works that range from the divine to the ridiculous. Come and enjoy this 'physically expressive, strong dancer' (The New York Times) in a programme of lyricism, drama and comedy.

Also featuring dancers of the Temple of Fine Arts.

• Items:
  Invocation: Suits of 4 Pieces -- a synthesis of east and west. 1. Ganesha Stotram -- Starting with the pushpanjali, this dance creates a counterpoint with the verses by giving form to the One beyond form, Lord Ganesha. 2. Piyage - this dance alternates between ecstatic dancing based on classical modern dance and verses in which Mirabai praises Lord Krishna. 3. Lakshmi - elements of Odissi and classical modern dance are fused stylistically in this dance praising the goddess Lakshmi. 4. Bhumi mangalam / Guru stotram - this dance evolves from Indian classical dance steps to contemporary spatial expression of the thematic material. Patrick Suzeau, music by Ras Mandala.
• Last Flights -- A world premiere choreographed by Suzeau for The Temple of Fine Arts, this work concerns itself with the environment using the image of birds in an urban landscape.
• Caligula -- Created in 1972 during the Nixon administration, Cohan was fascinated by Caligula's remarkable cruelty combined with delusion and self pity. Choreography: Murial Cohan.
• Winsome Wench and Handsome Hero Vanquish Vile Villain -- Combining the virtues of mime and dance this work is a witty take-off on the silent film era, in which Suzeau plays the three characters. Choreography: Meli Kaye, music by Franz von Suppe.
• Celestial Players -- This joyous work fuses elements of bharatanatyam and contemporary dance to describe apsaras, featuring Dhanya Thurairajah and Hema Sivanesan. Choreography: Patrick Suzeau.
• Baltic Sketch -- Following a harsh winter as a Fulbright Scholar in Lithuania, Suzeau created this work to reflect his experience about the eternal cycle of latency, growth and renewal.

Find out more about Patrick Suzeau: http://cohansuzeau.org

 

 

JAMU 2011 - Negaraku

30 September -2 October 2011
Venue: Experimental Theatre
Time: 8.30 p.m.
Tickets: RM20.00 and RM10.00 (students)

A weekend of new exciting contemporary works created by lecturers of the Faculty of Dance, ASWARA. This award-winning show is always a favourite with local enthusiasts and has seen the production of many works that have become hallmarks of contemporary dance in Malaysia. This year, the choreographers are working on their interpretations of the theme negaraku!

In conjunction with National Day and the theme of JAMU 2011 which is negaraku, the book "Dancing the Malaysian" by Joseph Gonzales details the relationship between dance and performativity of national identity. The writing looks at potent examples of the performativity of the alternative Malaysia and iconic examples of artists and choreographies that dance this message. The book will be launched on 23 September during the Asia-Pacific International Dance Conference at the Royale Bintang Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

The Secret Life of Nora - Musical

The Secret Life of Nora will be staged at Istana Budaya this 29 September - 16 October 2011. It promises to be a ravishing spectacle; from the star studded cast to the audio-visual feast incorporating elements of aerial spectacle, fantasy & a fusion of music from across the eras.

Enfiniti's most highly-awaited project, is about Nora, a Malaysian prima donna, who becomes a spy by accident to help uncover a mysterious evil plot by an evil Baddie. Along the way, she falls in love with Roger, an international agent who helps transform her from Drama Queen to a skilled undercover spy! Nora's roller-coaster of a journey is one of high adventure, love, comedic moments as well as tears, deception, self-doubt and ultimately, self-empowerment.

Get your tickets at www.AirAsiaRedTix.com

 

LOCAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in Dancebox in October 2011?

MyDance Alliance invites applications for short works for performance in Dancebox in October 2011.

Dancebox will be held at The Actors Studio, Lot 10, at 8.30pm on Saturday 1 October. Technical rehearsals will be held on the same day from 10am to 7pm.

We are looking for short dance works in any genre between 7 and 15 minutes long to include in the show. In the past we have had contemporary dance, belly dancing, classical Indian dance, ballet, and dance on film. Even first-time choreographers are welcome here!

Works should be by emerging choreographers, or experimental works by established choreographers. Previews, works in progress and lecture demonstrations are also possible. All works should be of a pre-professional or professional standard.

Choreographers need to be MyDance Alliance members to participate. If you are not a MyDance Alliance, you can join on the day of performance. Membership is RM50 per year.

For more information, or to express your interest in participating, email contact@mydancealliance.org. Please provide a basic synopsis or proposal for the work, name of the choreographer, name of the dancers, and contact information. Slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. MyDance Alliance reserves the right to decline applications or to request additional information.

Dancebox is a joint production from The Actors Studio and MyDance Alliance, and is part of the FUSED program at The Actors Studio.

 

 

Dance It Competition

Date: 11 September
Time: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Venue: Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

Compete as a team or as an individual to stand a chance to win lucrative cash prizes!

Grand Prize: RM 3000
First runner up: RM 2000
Second runner up: RM 1000

We will be taking in 15 teams/participants on a first come first serve basis. If we reach our quota of 15 contestants, we will stop taking in people before the deadline. So sign up now! For more information, please email danceit2011@gmail.com or call 017-211 3550.

 

 

Collision Arts Asia Festival

Calling all artists: actors, singers, musicians, djs, dancers, acrobats, performers, choreographers and directors!

Take this opportunity to showcase your talent on a world stage! You are invited to join us at the Collision Arts Asia Festival (CAAF), 21-23 October 2011.

CAAF will provide you with:
1. Stage within an amazing outdoor auditorium
2. AV technical support
3. Marketing
4. International exposure online and to an audience of thousands consisting of culture ministers, event agents, production companies, festival directors and talent hunters (International Acrobatics Festival, Cirque Du Soleil, Circus Action International, Viva Circus, Voyeur Records representatives)

This is YOUR chance to create and be part of history!

Proceeds of this showcase will go toward the Viva Circus Outreach Program which offer at-risk and orphaned youth access to the arts via local NGOs (Circus Action International, Children of the Forest, Paradigm Shift Project)

Interested? Email: vivashowtime@gmail.com with your full name, date of birth, country of residence, skill (actor, dancer, musician, choreographer, director), contact telephone number and optional relevant website. 

CAAF will contact you back with details confirming your registration on recommended flights and accomodation you can book to secure your spot in the inaugural 72 Hour Challenge.

Venue: Publika, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: Oct 21-23 2011

 

INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITES

International Competition of Choreography Plan for Asian Dance Productions.

A first step towards creating dance productions with the artists from the 16 Asian countries!

The Asian Dance Committee was officially founded by the 16 Asian countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Phillipines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and Korea in June 2011 to preserve and develop Asian dance heritage and promote cultural exchange among artists.

The committee aims to organize the (tentatively named) Asian Dance Company by 2014, when the construction of the Asian Dance Complex (ACC) in Gwangiu, Korea will be completed. We are also making efforts to developa digital archive to preserve and research Asian dance heritage.

The International Competition of Choreography Plan for Asian Dance Productions will be the first project of the Asian Dance Committee since its inception. The goal of the competition is to design works that express the value of Asian culture, or which are based on Asian narratives such as myths or tales, or that utilize various traditionaL dances of Asia. In addition, it will serve as an opportunity for artists interested in Asian culture to come up with new ideas inspired by the rich and diverse cultural resources of Asia, and to make exchanges.

We look forward to seeing the keen interest and participation of artists with the Asian spirit of making challenges and fulfilling their dreams.

For more information, please visit www.asiandancecommittee.com

Online Enrollment: 8 August 2011 – 28 October 2011
Deadline: 31 October 2011, 6pm
**For international applicants, the application can only be accepted with the package postmarked by 28 October 2011
Results to be announced on 9 December 2011 on the competition website or notified individually.

 

 

Udbhav Utsav Festival 2011

The festival will be organized in the historic city of Gwalior, India. The city is famous for music and dance, as well as its fort, palace and many other historical monuments. Dance groups are invited to take part in this festival from folk groups, traditional dance groups, soloist, belly groups etc.

Dates: 21 – 25 December 2011
Conditions:
1. 3 meals per day.
2. The festival committee will provide English speaking guide. One English knowing person is compulsory in each group.
3. Local sight scenes will be arranged by the festival committee.
4. The festival committee covers the cost of the tickets to some of the historical places in the city
5. Each participant will receive certificate and each group will receive a memento/souvenir.
6. All the groups will cover their own travel expenses up to Gwalior railway station / airport and back.
7. Festival committee will receive the groups at Gwalior railway station / airport.
8. All groups will get an English speaking guide in capital Delhi (airport) who will assist them to take train or flight to Gwalior. Transportation between airport and railway station / domestic airport will be arranged by the festival committee.
9. If the groups interested festival committee can arrange the Delhi-Gwalior-Delhi tickets. The cost of the tickets will be paid by the groups at time of arrival in Gwalior. Gwalior is at 325 kms from Delhi. Frequent train services are available. And one flight a day is available.
10. During festival groups will perform 4-6 items of 6-8 minutes each.( for groups ). For solo 2 items of 3 minutes and 2 items of 5 minutes
11. Music may be live or on good recorded c.d. Pen drives are not permitted.
12. Group members must be of the age of 10+
13. Professional groups not permitted.
14. Schools, amateur groups, dance institutions welcome.
15. All the groups would be responsible for the confirmation of their journey tickets. Festival committee will not be responsible for any confirmation of journey tickets.
16. There is no provision of liqueur in the meals.
17. On prior information festival committee can arrange the one day Agra tour for the additional cost of 3000 INR per person. Cost includes journey ticket, meals, tickets for The Taj and Agra fort.
18. One official free for 20 members group. (20+1).Maximum 20+1 members allowed
19. Overseas health insurance is must.

Festival fee- 1000INR/PER/ MEMBER ( accommodation in hostel).
Hotel accommodation- 100000 INR/PER PERSON3* HOTEL. 5000 INR BUDGET HOTEL

Last date for entrée- 30/9/2011

For any query or information please write,
Deepak Tomar
Secretary
Udbhav sports & cultural association.
CH-105 D.D.Nagar,Gwalior.(M.P.)India
Contact Number: 00 91 9301109546
E mail: udbhav.gwalior@gmail.com or udbhavindia@yahoo.com
web-www.udbhav.net

 

CONFERENCE

Asia Pacific International Dance Conference 2011 (APIDC 2011) by the Cultural Centre, University of Malaya

Theme: Hybridity in Dance: Researching, Performing, and Writing Old and New Genres
Date: 21 – 25 September 2011
Venue: Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Convener and Organiser: Cultural Centre University of Malaya
Co-Organiser: National Department for Culture and Arts, Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture; MyDance Alliance and World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific

Hybridity in dance is transmitted in diverse ways both locally and globally: in formal and informal sessions specifically intended to teach participants how to perform dance, as a way of reconstructing the past, and in tourist settings to showcase a cultural manifestation to tourists from nearby or far away places.

Featuring keynote speakers:

• Dato’ Norliza Rofli, Director-General, National department for Culture and Arts, Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture.
• Dr Adrienne Kaeppler - Curator of Oceanic Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.
• Jonathan Hollander, Artistic Director, Battery Dance Company, New York City

An impressive array of international dance scholars will present papers at the conference, making this a significant and exciting event in the field of dance studies. The World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific Annual General Meeting in Kuala Lumpur will take place within the time frame of the proposed conference.

Conference registration: Non-student RM500.00, student RM250.00

See http://umconference.um.edu.my/APIDC2011 for online registration, conference schedule, registered presenters and participants and accommodation options.

 

 

Notations from New York

MyDance member Stephanie Lim is spending a year in New York at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. These are her regular updates.

This time ten days ago I was shivering in my basement room, listening to the roar of Hurricane Irene. For the first time in its history, all the subway, bus and commuter railway services in New York were completely shut down due to the natural disaster. Low-lying Zone A were evacuated. Luckily I was in Zone B, but even so I took all my belongings off the floor, just in case of flood! In the end, I survived Hurricane Irene without much trouble, although the final showings of the Horton Performance Workshop at Alvin Ailey had to be rescheduled, along with all the other events happening in New York that weekend.

Hurricane Ginger is a different story. Ginger Cox is my favorite jazz instructor at Broadway Dance Centre, and I take her intermediate and leaps-and-turns classes. She is supportive, but tough. She has been challenging me to be more confident and extroverted in class, which is really difficult for me! I feel like I have been working hard, but now I need to start working smart as well -- really pinpointing the things I need to work on, and focusing my energy. Dancing in class next to members of Ginger's Link Dance Company is always inspiring.

I have been taking a few Graham classes at Peridance taught by Jennifer Conley, who also teaches at the Graham School. I love Jennifer's classes. Even though she is 8 months pregnant, she has great energy and keeps the whole class on the move the entire way through. After the first exercise, I'm already dripping with sweat.

Classes at the Martha Graham School start tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting back into intensive Graham technique!