The longest running dance drama in Malaysia – Re: Lady White Snake by RiverGrass Dance Theatre is back. Fresh from its acclaimed performance in Huayi – an international festival presented by the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, it will be seen for the first time with live music accompaniment by composer, Bernard Goh – artistic director of Hands Percussion.

Choreographed and performed by Mew Chang Tsing and Lee Swee Keong, it also features Brian Chua and Wei Jun. Costumes are by Melinda Looi, Hair & Makeup by Charles Jong and Lighting Design by Mac Chan.

Re: Lady White Snake premiered in 1996 with two intentions:
· To reflect the complexity of human nature
· To develop its own dance vocabulary
After its many renditions, this internationally acclaimed production is a strong representation of Malaysian Contemporary Dance

Dates/Times:
3-5 April 2003 @ 8.30pm
6 April 2003 @ 3.00pm

Venue:
The Actors Studio Bangsar
Level 3, Bangsar Shopping Center

Tickets:
RM 27 / 42 / 52 (adults)
RM 20 /28 / 35 (students)
(note: MyDance members are able to upgrade RM35 seats to RM52 seats – offer is limited so book early to take advantage of this benefit)

Outlets:
The Actors Studio Bangsar (03-2094 0400 / 2094 1400)
The Actors Studio Theatre (03-2694 5400 / 2692 5927)

‘Diversity in Motion’ Photo Competition
Register now to shoot the performance and enter the photo competition being run in conjunction with the MyDance Festival 2003 to be held 22-28 September 2003

Course Promotion
New Mothers may claim FREE vouchers to the Body Conditioning Course available at RiverGrass Dance Theatre

For further information on MyDance membership and benefits, the photo competition and course promotion, call RiverGrass at 03-787 787 06

Three international conferences will take place in Taipei in early August. They are:

2004 CORD / WDA Asia Pacific / ICKL International Conference

1-4 August 2004 @ Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei

Conference theme: Dance, Identity and Integration
(see below for conference panel speakers)

2004 Chinese Culture University / Dance Notation Bureau International Conference

5-7 August 2004 @ Chinese Culture University, Taipei

Conference content: Application of Labanotation, motif writing and Laban movement analysis for education, with technology as a tool for cultural study

2004 International Conference for Dance Medicine, Taiwan

8-10 August 2004 @ Taipei Physical Education College, Taipei

Conference content: Dance medicine and dance injury rehabilitation

***

More information and registration forms are available at www.dancing-tnua.com.tw

***

CORD / WDA / ICKL Conference Panel Speakers

Identity
Yunyu Wang (moderator)
Basilio Esteban S. Villaruz, I Wayan Dibia, Ya-ping Chen & Susan Leigh Foster

Integration
Basilio Esteban S. Villaruz (moderator)
Marion Bastien, Deborah Jowitt, Tina Curren & Ping Heng

Keeping Tradition Alive
Ilene Fox (moderator)
Janos Fugedi, Mohd Anis Md Nor & Judy Van Zile

Dance as a Healing Agent
Mary Edsall (moderator)
Jill Green, Martha Eddy & Barbara Browning

New courses and classes at the Celestar Studio of Performing Arts will commence Monday 14 April 2003

Courses include:
Jazz Dance Teachers Course
Introductory syllabus (full-time / part-time)

Jazz Dance Teachers Course
Performers syllabus (full-time / part- time)

Performers Course
Higher Level (full-time / part-time

Performers Courses
Beginners (full-time / part-time)

Classes include:
. Creative Dance (Children 3-6 yr olds)
. Ballet (RAD syllabus and open classes)
. Jazz Dance (Hip-Hop, Rock n Roll, Latino)
. Indian Classical Dance
. Social Dance
. Stretching

For further information contact: Celeste (013-371 0862)

Venue: No 24B, Jalan Mamanda 4
Ampang Point, 68000, Selangor
(Next to Ampang Point Shopping Centre)

Judimar Monfils (choreographer-dancer of the award-winning dance production CURFEW!) will conduct two workshop courses in Modern dance.

Modern Dance for Adults
This workshop will cover contemporary and modern dance techniques as well as yoga to develop an awareness of body-space and body-mind connection.

Designed specifically for those who want to do something creative and work up a sweat during the week, the participants will improve their stamina, agility, flexibility, strength and body posture, as well as discover new ways to feel and move with their bodies. No previous dance experience required!

Schedule: every Monday, 11.00am – 12.00nn
Length of course: 10 weeks commencing 31 March 2003
Cost: RM300

Space is limited so participants must register before Thursday, 27 March 2003

Contemporary Dance Workshop
Another workshop based on modern and contemporary dance techniques, which will introduce dance lovers of all ages to choreography, composition and contact-improvisation.

During the course of these sessions, participants will learn techniques for stretching and strengthening, agility and stamina building, and they will increase their movement and dance vocabulary.

Participants should have some basic knowledge and experience of dance.

Schedule: Every Sunday, 4.00pm-6.00pm
Length of course: 5 weeks commencing 6 April 2003
Cost: RM300

Space is limited so participants must register before Monday, 31 March 2003

Venue:
Five Arts Center
27, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7,
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur

Contact:
tel/fax: 03-7725-4858
email: fivearts@tm.net.my

A collaborative effort between Sutra Dance Theatre and Performing Artists from Orissa. Sutra Dance Theatre, under the artistic direction of Ramli Ibrahim, celebrates more than 25 years of Odissi with a significant collaborative effort with Odissi Guru, Durga Charan Ranbir.

Fresh from performing A Kind of Radiance in several major cities in India, including the famous dance festival in Khajuraho, Sutra is now delighted to bring these sublime pieces to Malaysian audiences.

Kuala Lumpur
Venue: MTC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
22-23 March @ 8.30pm
Tickets: RM50 / RM30 / RM20 (student) Outlets: Sutra Dance Theatre (03-4022 9669) / Silverfish (03-2284 4837) / Skoobs (03-2272 2731) / Selangor Institute of Music (03-7956 6202)

Johor
Venue: Dewan Hayati Kompleks Mawar
26 March @ 8.30pm
Tickets: RM30 / RM20 (student)
For invitations call: 07-2214 100 / 07- 2235 390

Penang
Venue: Dewan Sri Pinang, George Town
30 March @ 8.00pm
Tickets: RM30 / RM20 / RM10 (student)
Outlets: Arts & Culture Information Center Dewan Sri Pinang (04-264 2273)
Or contact: 04-899 0552 / 04-658 1234 / 04-829 0298 / 04-890 7532

Seremban
Venue: Seremban Town Hall
11 April @ 8.00pm with recorded music
Tickets: RM100, RM50, RM30
Charity performance for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Negeri Sembilan Branch
For invitations call: 019-660 8631

The Dance Program of Akademi Seni Kebangsaan is inviting you to its first performance of 2003 – An Evening of Dance. It will feature the fruits of 14 weeks of hard labour (or the end of another semester of dance education).

The result of courses taught by the Akademi’s staff – Zhou Gui Xin, Guntik Sabili, Suhaimi Magi, Saidah Rastam, Marion D’ Cruz and Joseph Gonzales, it provides an insight into the eclectic yet in-depth training available at Malaysia’s premier arts institution.

The presentation will include Joget, Zapin, Asli, Bolak-bolak, Igal-igal, Limbai, Chinese Dance from Tibet, Improvisation, Tai Chi, Year One Contemporary Dance, Jazz and a special choreography by Firdaus Mustapha Kamal to an original music composition.

Date/Time: 26 March 2003 @ 8.30 pm

Venue: Mini Auditorium, MTC, Jalam Ampang
(opposite New World Hotel)

Entrance: FREE!!!

————————–

The Dance Program’s commitment to the development of Malaysian talent and building up of audiences has led to a few simple, intimate, informative and entertaining evenings of dance such as The Magic of Terinai, Examination Showcase and Plate Dances from Southeast Asia that were presented last year. The Dance Program is committed to staging these simple performances frequently so as to build the confidence and performance technique of these young dancers through experience and exposure.

The ongoing education system has been proven time and time again in recent years with graduates of the dance program featuring prominently in major performances in Malaysia. For example in 2002, A. Aris A. Kadir, Shafirul Azmi Suhaimi, Hoi Cheng Sim, Kamaludin Daud and Azizi Sulaiman appeared in performances such as JAMU 2002, Curfew! and La La Li La Tang Pong 2002.

This performance will show the Dance Program’s commitment to raising standards and producing dancers who are proud of their cultural heritage while possessing the courage and creativity that will hopefully establish these young talents as the future leaders of the arts industry.

The XI edition of Almada Dance Festival, is dedicated to all dancers creators and dancers interested in sharing, enjoying and appreciating contemporary dance.

The International Platform for Choreographers included in this Festival, will be presented for the fifth time. In former editions have been presented around 140 choreographers from about all over the world.

The platform will be open to a selection of candidates interested in sharing their work in a professional and friendly environment. The organisation will also invite dance promoters from around the world

Venue: Almada, Portugal
Date: October 16 – November 2, 2003

Individual choreographers or dance companies are welcome to submit their projects to be presented in the International Platform for Choreographers.
The dead line for submission of proposals is March 14 (post stamp).
The Selection Board will decide on the accepted projects until April 18.

Presentation of proposals:
1. Proposals must be:
· Presented by individual choreographers or dance companies.
· Accompanied by the form provided by the organisation.
· Not exceeding 20′. Longer works must be adapted to meet this time limitation.
· Accompanied by a video recording of the completed work (on stage or in studio). Each video tape must have only the proposed piece. The tape must be in VHS format. Pal system is preferred but other systems may also be accepted.
· Mentioning all the required material for the presentation, specifying if any special equipment is useful or indispensable.
· Accompanied by a brief biography (150 words) of the choreographer.
· Accompanied by a brief text (100 words)about the wok
· Indicating wether work is to be presented on a formal space (theatre stage), or set specific (outside a theatre hall)

2. Proposals may be:
· Including a workshop proposal.
· Submitted in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish.
· Accompanied by any documents considered important for the appreciation of the project.

3. Proposals or information requests should be sent to:

Almada Dance Festival International Platform
Praceta Francisco Vieira de Almeida,
1 r/c, 2800-406 Almada Portugal

phone: 00 351 21 258 3175
fax: 00 351 21 250 0524
e -mail:quinzena@cdanca-almada.pt
www.cdanca-almada.pt

Dua Space Dance Theatre is looking for full-time dancers for their Dance Company and those who are interested may call Douglas at 89438696 for further information.

Come and learn the beautiful ancient dance art of the Middle East at Sharki Dance Studio, Malaysia’s first bellydance studio. Learn to unleash the feminity in you from a Middle East expert : our professional instructor, born of Arab descent, has traveled far to countries such as Egypt, the Gulf States, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon to advance her skills from dancing with various well-known teachers.

Conducted on every FIRST and THIRD Saturdays and Sundays of the month starting on March 15 & 16 (Sat/Sun) There is a limit of 20 students per class. So for those who want to shimme with us, be quick and book in advance !

Introduction to Basic Bellydance :
Saturday 1:30pm-2:30pm (Fee:RM50)
Workshop 1 on Belly dance :
Saturday 3pm-5:30pm or Sunday 11am-1:30pm (Fee:RM100)
Students who sign up for 5 workshops will be entitled for an extra FREE belly dance workshop

Venue : New Concept Beauty & Fitness Sdn Bhd, (above USPD)
59-3A Jalan SS23/15, Taman Sea, 47 400 Petaling Jaya
For registration : please contact Director Datin Kim at 012-210 5998
or Sherlyn at 012-311 2277,
or fax to 03-6201 2378 or email: sharkidance@fastmail.fm.

Priority will be given to those who pay in advance (check payable to Koh Seok Leng or via RHB bank 2144 46000 15891 Koh Seok Leng or directly at the Beauty & Fitness center).

Coming soon to the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapore:

15-16 Mar – Conquest of the Galaxy by the Condors (Japan)
10-12 April – KAMI by Arif+Mugi+Masato (Malaysia/Indonesia/Japan)

Visit www.esplanade.com for more details