For those interested in how a musical is made, there will be a vocal & choreography workshop for observers held in conjunction with Saturday Night Fever.

The workshop is open to those aged between 18 and 35, who are interested in acting, dancing and singing as either a career or hobby, and who can provide evidence of involvement in such performances.

Only 100 places available!

Date:
12 May 2004

Venue:
Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur

Contact:
The Star’s Marketing Services Dept
03-7967 1388 ext 1244 / 1431

Deadline for contact:
10 May 2004 (noon)

This installment brings together Penang’s younger generation of dancers and choreographers, sourced from the more established groups such as Eastern Dancer, Universal Dance Theatre, My Dance Station and Zero Dancers.

They will present works in a variety of genres from classical ballet to jazz, contemporary and freeform movement, choreographed by Tan Chin Theng, Choy Li Lee, Wong Loo Yen and Conny Lim.

Dates/Time:
8-9 May 2004 @ 8.30pm

Venue:
The Actors Studio Greenhall
32 Lebuh Light
Penang

Admission: RM15

Contact: 04-263 5400

A two and a half hour dance marathon with the volume set to high!

This Broadway and West End musical was inspired by the 1977 film phenomenon and features hits from the legendary soundtrack by the Bee Gees.

Dates: 7-30 May 2004

Times:
Evening shows Tuesday – Sunday @ 8.30pm
Matinee shows Saturday – Sunday @ 3.00pm

Venue:
Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur

Tickets:
Range from RM250 to RM125
Family packages, Student tickets, Group bookings and VIP tickets also available

Axcess Hotline: 03-7491 9999
Internet Bookings: www.axcess.com.my

For more information visit www.saturdaynightfever.com.my

The LaSalle-SIA Repertory Dance Company celebrates the diversity of contemporary dance in Singapore with the 5th Annual Contemporary Dance Festival featuring Ecnad Project Ltd., The Arts Fission Company, Ah Hock and Peng Yu, and the LaSalle-SIA Repertory Dance Company.

The choreographers include John Mead, Rudra Bejart, Jaime Redfern, Lim Chin Huat, Tan How Choon, Aaron Khek Ah Hock and Elysa Wendi.

A highlight of the festival will be a forum where each company relates its vision for The Singaporean Identity and Contemporary Dance.

Performances:
30 April & 1 May 2004 @ 8.00pm
Studio Theatre @ LaSalle-SIA
Tickets @ S$15 / S$12 (students)

Public Forum:
1 May @ 5.00pm-6.30pm
Auditorium @ LaSalle-SIA
Tickets @ S$15 / S$12 (students)

Contact: 6340 9183 or email santhiny@lasallesia.edu.sg
For more information, visit www.lasallesia.edu.sg

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