Past Events

  Reborn - an evening of dance choreographed by Naim Syahrazad featuring 3 contemporary dance works entitled Heartpiece, Genuine and Reborn. 28 & 29 March 2015, Black Box. ASWARA; 8.30 p.m.; RM 20 & RM 10 (student).

  Gelombang Baru 2015 The Akademi Seni Budaya and Warisan Kebangsaan ASWARA (National Academy of Culture Arts and Heritage) is pleased to announce Gelombang Baru (New Wave) 2015. This choreography performance event is primarily aimed at giving opportunities to young student-choreographers to present their work to the public. The potential choreographers are auditioned and then mentored by the lecturers. This program is intended to further hone their choreographic skills as the “new wave” of dance makers in Malaysia. For 2015,…

  'What If...' Our lives are shaped by the decisions we make, be they made consciously or otherwise. These decisions are influenced by our lived experiences and will in turn influence our lives; each decision leads to an outcome, another decision, a different path. 'What If...' explores the concept of decision-making, questions the idea of grappling with change and how free we are to pick and choose. Choreography: Steve Goh Music: Ng Chor Guan   Dance Dance Dance Showcase 'Rainbow'…

  Experience a medley of diverse and exquisite ballets by award-winning choreographers at Singapore Dance Theatre’s (SDT) Ballet Illuminations tour this May! SDT will be showcasing the finest examples of choreography to the Malaysian audience. Presenting stunning works which include Divertimento No. 15 by George Balanchine, one of the 20th Century’s most prolific and famous choreographers, Bittersweet by Natalie Weir, acclaimed choreographer best known for her organic movement style and her touching insight into human nature, Shadow’s Edge by Ma Cong, the…

  Mahavidya Dance Theatre (MDT) presents a third performance under its “DANCE A PRAYER” series, a multimedia presentation of dance theater, featuring Bharatanatyam and film projections. The performance is fully sub-titled in English to ensure that the audience is able to follow the sequence of each number. The highlight of this performance is the various tandavas (dances) of Shiva, the God of Dance, ranging from subtle, delicate movements to energetic, fast-paced footwork, set to the rhythm of five different percussion…

  The next production by the Faculty of Dance is a dance drama entitled Hang Li Po 7-10 May 2015 - check the poster for details. This is the FIRST attempt to stage an entire evening of Chinese traditional folk and classical dances. Celebrating multicultural Malaysia. For enquiries, please contact: aswaradance@gmail.com

  University of Malaya dance student Bai Xin (Fiona) presents her final student project, a full length contemporary dance work exploring her memories of being an international student from China in Malaysia.

  New genes in performing arts! Soon after eight artists shone the spotlight on the d’Next Artist Project (d’NA) Seasons One and Two, DPAC brings you the forthcoming Season Three in May 2015, featuring four more promising artists who are geared up with two dance and two theatre works! Programme Highlights: Speaking To... Presented by Jinn Lau Beh Chin - Her European exposure has invoked a sense of self-discovery. Synopsis: A piece that transforms memories into vocabulary of movement, like…

  The contemporary dance group of the Cultural Centre, University of Malaya, presents a mixed bill of student and alumni works, as well as two specially commissioned works by guests choreographers Rathimalar Govindarajoo and Jack Kek. Choreographers: Rathimalar Govindarajoo (Guest) Jack Kek (Guest) Joelle Jacinto Leng Poh Gee Muhammad Syafiq Hambali Revathi Murugapan Dayang Dayana Datu Dawila Bai Jin  

  This production is a fund raising Chinese Dance showcase titled The Mythical Journey, organized by The Mythical Oriental Dance Company. The showcase will be staged at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Pentas 1, 6 June 2015 8.30pm 7 June 2015 3pm - aims to raise fund for future touring to places all around in Malaysia, which is a meaningful journey to promote Chinese dance culture to marginalized community - will feature approximately 9 pieces of Chinese dances, with varieties…

  A stunning masterpiece performed for the first time ever in Malaysia; the restaging of Marius Petipa's classic that is equally as enchanting as his renowned "Swan Lake".

      Random Chapters is a full-length contemporary dance production that lends a voice to individuals. Each one reveals their emotions experienced through an array of different circumstances. Like the many chapters in a book, dancers will pass through different moments in each chapter, suggesting stories through movements to connect with audiences. Each narrative thread is expressed through an Asian aesthetic body filled with cultural dynamism. Random Chapters was created almost a year ago through a unique collaboration between Maya Dance Theatre…

    Danseurs from Philippine Ballet Theatre, including principal Crimson Guirjem, perform with KL's The Canticle Singers, in support of ballet education for a group of children from disadvantaged families in the Santa Ana area of Manila. ENCORE offers an exquisite anthology of songs drawn from the genres of musical theatre, cinema, opera, pop, jazz and independent releases with the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barry Manilow, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Cole Porter, Christopher Tin, Elton John, Fats Waller, Gioachino Rossini,…

  The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) in collaboration with t.r.a.n.s.i.t.s.c.a.p.e present Urban Distortions. Interdisciplinary installation-performance through which dance, song and territory meet, triggering the public’s mobility in a spirit of proximity and intimacy. Dancers and musicians are inside transparent inflatables bubbles. Urban Distortions takes an interest in the clash of territories, speeds and movements of different scales through the exploration and the decoding of three cities: Hong Kong, Mtwapa (Kenya) and Brussels.t.r.a.n.s.i.t.s.c.a.p.e is a Brussels-based dance company which…

    PUSAKA is proud to present the ŻfinMalta Dance Ensemble with Malaysia's own beloved dancer, Mavin Khoo.In a contemporary adaptation of Mallarmè’s 1876 L’Après-midi-d’un Faune and Debussy’s 1894 Prèlude a L’Après-midi d’un Faune, ŻfinMalta Dance Ensemble tells the story of a faun’s encounter with the Ogygia-based Calypso. ‘Je Tiens la Reine’ assimilates the suggestiveness of the poetry and the music and is interwoven with rituals, quests and regressions that are represented through an intricate dance choreography by Mavin Khoo,…

First presented in 2012, this version will present bharatanatyam, zapin and several award-winning items from ASWARA Dance Company's contemporary dance repertoire. A Yayasan Sime Darby Festival Satellite Show. Entry is FREE. 9-10 October, Black Box ASWARA.

  London-based Tripsichore Yoga Theatre celebrates yoga philosophy and extraordinary physical prowess, giving the 5,000-year-old discipline of yoga a sensually modern twist. Yoga Theatre combines the spirituality of yoga with acrobatic agility and grace with the emotional pull of a good play. Tripsichore Yoga Theatre is a moving sculpture, driven by the rock tinged music of such luminaries as BJ Cole and LagoonWest. "The Fallen" is about characters who, once mighty, fall from grace by some fatal error or frailty.…

  Intersection is a show that showcases three contemporary dance works from Mamad Hj. Samsudin. Intersection through the efforts of the Faculty of Dance, ASWARA which provides an opportunity for graduates to perform and produce their work after graduation. 1.Tiang Seri (staged in 2011 for the ASWARA Diploma Final Project) 2.Ijab Tak Terkabul (staged in 2011 for Short + Sweet) 3.Gojet Date: 20-22 November 2015 Time: 8.30 pm Venue: Black Box, ASWARA Ticket: RM 20, RM10 (students)

  The Soul, everyone has a different interpretation for it; be it a spiritual dimension, a sign of purity, or even something invisible and everlasting. W-Soul: these words may be seen as a symbol to transcend our limits and beyond, as such is the road of Wushu artist. Progressing from the fundamental to the advanced, Wushu becomes one with the arts while seeking tranquility and enlightenment. There are two paths from here: “understanding through contact” or “meditation through seclusion”. However,…

  The Dance Showcase aims to demonstrate the learning outcomes of practical courses offered to students during the semester, assessed by dance lecturers and instructors throughout the staging of the dance showcase. This showcase also serves as a platform for students to create, manage, and present a stage production as well as to introduce and promote programs offered by the Dance Department of the Cultural Centre, University of Malaya. The KESUMA Dance Showcase 2015 will showcases traditional dance repertoires (classical…