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!!!

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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

(A Theatrical Multimedia Buto Production)

The Actors Studio proudly presents a Nyo-Ba and Dancers and 3nity production.

This unique interpretation of the famous Qing literary work “Liao Zai Zhi Yi”, tells the classic tale of the struggle between humans, spirits and monsters, through the use of an avant garde combination of buto dance movements, live electronic music, installation art and digital visual effects.

Date & Time: Mar 14 & 15 (8.30pm), Mar 16 (3pm)
Venue: The Actors Studio Box,
Lot 19, Plaza Putra, Dataran Merdeka, KL
Tickets: RM32 (adults), RM17 (students)
Ticket Contact: 03-2694 5400

The Actors Studio with the support of the Australian High Commission presents an original, innovative and powerful buto dance piece by Tony Yap and Yumi Umiumare.

Winner of the 2001 Victorian Green Room Award, this performance is an on-going “devotional work” that explores profound personal and cultural relationships.

Date & Time: Mar 06-08 (8.30pm), Mar 09 (3pm)
Venue: The Actors Studio Box,
Lot 19, Plaza Putra, Dataran Merdeka, KL
Tickets: RM32 (adults), RM17 (students)
Ticket Contact: 03-2694 5400

A new rehearsal and dance studio is now opened in Taman Cempaka, Ampang. The Studio Chombrang is offering courses in Traditional Malay dance starting in March.

Junainah M. Lojong, a graduate in Dance from the National Arts Academy will be teaching the dance classes such as the Malay folk dance-inang, joget and zapin. She has performed and worked with various choreographers such as Suhaimi Magi, Joseph Gonzales, Judimar Monflis and Aida Redza. Currently she is a dance tutor at the NAA.

There are also other dances offered at Studio Chombrang such as Malay Court Dances and Contemporary dance. It’s a fun way to exercise!!!!

The Malay Traditional Dance course:
Duration: 16 weeks/4months
Fees: Adults (18 and above) – RM200
Teenagers (Age 13-17) – RM160
Children (Age 7 – 12) – RM120
Classes will be held after 5pm or during the weekends. It’s your choice.

Kindly forward this message to anyone u know who would be interested to learn Malay dance. The studio is also available for rehearsal purposes. The size is 15 X 33 ft,complete with wall mirrors. The rate is RM25 an hour.

For further enquiries:
Studio Chombrang, 5A, Jalan Cempaka 16, AMPANG 68000, Selangor.
Tel: 03 92005246 / 016 295 4812 (Junainah – June)

Organised by The Actors Studio

Join Nyo-Ba & Dancers as they present a workshop on attaining good Karma for yourself through buto techniques. Discover and listen to your body, develop peaceful rhythms and listen to the universe around you.

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Date: 15 March 2003
Venue: The Actors Studio Theatre
Fee: RM 25 (Adults) & RM 15 (Students)
Contact: 03-2094 0400 / 2094 1400