To coincide with Mother’s Day, five students of the renowned Sri Ganesan will give a bharatanatyam performance.
The performers are mothers who have chosen to continue dancing while coping with the demands of motherhood.
Date/Time:
15 May 2004 @ 8pm
Venue:
Dewan Tun Sambanthan
Kuala Lumpur
Admission:
by invitation only
Contact:
012-678 0135 / 03-6251 2270
The Dance Space in collaboration with the Genting Group is pleased to present, for the first time ever in Malaysia, two introductory workshops on Irish Dancing to be conducted by the principal dancers of Genting’s latest showcase – Dances of Desire.
Date/Time:
8 May 2004 @ 2pm – 4pm
15 May 2004 @ 2pm – 4pm
Fee: RM150 (per workshop)
Plus: 20% discount on Dance of Desire ticket prices for workshop participants
Venue:
The Dance Space
F3-2 Plaza Damas
Jalan Sri Hartamas 1
Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Limited places available on a first come first served basis.
Contact:
016 – 357 1899 (Doris) or 013 – 388 0821 (Lavinie)
Email: thedancespace@asia.com
Website: www.thedancespace.com.my
MyDance Alliance will be holding its 4th Annual General Meeting as detailed below. All are welcome to attend.
Non-members interested in the society may sit in as observers. Application forms will be available for those who subsequently wish to join the society.
The membership year runs from 1 June to 31 May the following year. Current members are encouraged to use the AGM as an opportunity to renew their membership.
Date/Time:
11 May 2004 @ 8.00pm
Venue:
The Actors Studio Bangsar
Level 3, West Wing, Bangsar Shopping Center
285 Jalan Maarof, Kuala Lumpur
Please confirm your attendance by 4 May 2004 by contacting either the secretary (012-281 0189) or emailing contact@mydancealliance.org.
Refreshments will be served.
Agenda
1. Receive and if approved, pass the minutes of the 3rd Annual General Meeting (2003)
2. Receive and if approved, pass the accounts for the year ending 31 December 2003
3. Nominate an auditor
4. Receive the reports of the committee
5. Election of new executive committee for 2004-2006
· President
· Vice-President
· Secretary
· Treasurer
· Publications/Media Officer
· Five Ordinary Committee Members
6. Other Business
7. Adjourn
To complement the launch of an exhibition by Shia Yih Yiing, Mew Chang Tsing of MyDance Alliance and RiverGrass Dance Theatre will engage in a piece of performance cum installation art.
Date/Time:
6 May 2004 @ 5.30pm
Venue:
Galleri Petronas
Level 3, Suria KLCC
Admission: free
Ramli Ibrahim of Sutra Dance Theatre (and winner of the 2004 Boh Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award) is looking for an administration assistant.
Fresh graduates with some training in administration are welcome to apply.
Contact: Sutra Dance Theatre
Tel: 03-4022 9669 (11am – 5pm)
Email: sutradancetheatre@yahoo.com
Gypsy Fire / Flamenco Passion has been postponed until further notice.
A showcase of Flamenco music, song and dance.
Dates/Time:
21-22 May 2004 @ 8.30pm
Venue:
Panggung Bandaraya
Jalan Raja
Kuala Lumpur
Tickets:
RM28 / RM38 / RM48 / RM58
Contact:
Seah Lu Sean @ 03-2141 9620
The larger dance studio is situated at:
38A-1 Jalan Radin Anum
Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
57000 Kuala Lumpur
The school provides classes in Social Dance, Competitive Latin Dance, Ballroom Dance, Adult & Children’s Ballet, Line Dancing, Aerobics, Jazz and Tap.
Contact: willor@pc.jaring.my
Set in a land of ancient gods, high kings and warrior queens, Dance of Desire is a show spectacular based on the power and passion of the Celtic Legends of Erin.
Starring lines of champion dancers and some of Ireland’s finest musical and vocal virtuosos, this production is like no other.
Original music and choreography, and an infusion of worldwide influences combine to create a unique and imaginative design.
This production challenges the boundaries of previous Irish dance productions, elevating Irish dance to a new level.
Dates/Time:
29 April – 16 May @ 8.30pm
Venue:
Genting International Showroom
Tickets:
between RM20 and RM200
Contact:
03-2718 1118 or visit www.genting.com.my
Presented by Istana Budaya, the musical Puteri Hang Li Po will feature drama, songs and dance.
The musical is based on the story of Hang Li Po, a princess from the Ming Dynasty who came to Malacca and married Sultan Mansur Shah, an alliance that crossed cultural as well as political boundaries.
Directed by Rosminah Tahir, the musical uses both Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin, and features artists such as Soong Ai Ling, Zaefirul Nadzarin Nordin, Aman Yap, Azizah Mahzan, Luisa Chong, including many familiar faces from the local dance community.
In addition to its coming run in Kuala Lumpur, the musical will tour to China in October as part of the Malaysia-China Friendship Year celebration.
Dates:
22-26 April 2004
Venue:
Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur
Tickets:
RM20 / RM30 / RM50 / RM70 / RM100
Box Office: 03-4025 5932
The musical Annie is coming to Malaysia (Genting International Showroom, 28 May – 17 June) and the organisers are looking for 10 local girls to play Annie’s friends at the orphanage (the main roles will be filled by members of the London cast).
The audition is open to girls 6 – 16 years old, and will be in three parts – dancing, singing and reading.
No experience is necessary but applicants should be confident in front of an audience and able to follow instructions.
Applicants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a photograph. Forms will be provided on the day.
Audition details:
Date/Time:
Saturday (17 April) @ 9.30am-6.00pm
Venue:
Mont Kiara International School
Kuala Lumpur
Contact:
03-2300 8081 or email: swshow@hotmail.com