A mixed bill of contemporary dance choreographed by Jabar Laura, created over the years at ASWARA where he obtained a Bachelor of Dance (Choreographer) Hons. degree, or via his work with the local ballet school Eximius Performing Arts School, and influenced by his work with theatre practitioners.
Shifting Winds (2016)
Synopsis
Production Information
- Production / Presenting Company:ASWARA
- Artistic Director / Curator / Programme Coordinator:JABAR LAURA
- Date:11-13 MAC 2016
- Total Showing:3
- Venue:BLACK BOX , ASWARA
- State:Kuala Lumpur
Individual Dance Items
Item #1
- Title:Chop Suey!
- Item Synopsis / Program Notes:
Inspired by the process of cooking in a wok. Presented at Gelombang Baru 2012 by the Faculty of Dance Aswara and during Tari ’13, young choreographer’s showcase.
- Choreographer:Jabar Laura
- Category:Contemporary
- Dancers:Dougles Labadin, Emanuel Adrian, Azammudin Tumiran, Nelton Duasik, Malvine Marcus, Nuriqram Azhar & Zaidyansjah Ruddyansjah.
Item #2
- Title:Dance Squad
- Item Synopsis / Program Notes:
Inspired by uniformed activities and its movements, this dance is choreographed using basic contemporary class work and suitable for young dancers. Originally performed by Eximius Performing Art School for Short + Sweet 2014 at klpac.
- Choreographer:Jabar Laura
- Category:Contemporary
- Dancers:Wong En Li, Wong Chi Ying, Dalilah Abdul Samad, Nurfarahin Omar, Angy Robert , Fatin Nadirah Rahmat and Zulkanain Zuber
Item #3
- Title:Facing The Future
- Item Synopsis / Program Notes:
Inspired by the traditions of the Bajau Samah and the basic movements of Kuda Pasu, a traditional dance from the Bajau Samah community. During the wedding parade, it is tradition for the bride and groom to stay off the ground. Facing the Future approaches from the point of view of the bride. This was presented as part of his final project in 2015.
- Choreographer:Jabar Laura
- Category:Contemporary
- Dancers:Azammudin Tumiran, Malvine Marcus, Syafiq Kamarul, Shafiq Yusof and Chong Hoie Tzin
Item #4
- Title:Synecdoche
- Item Synopsis / Program Notes:
Synecdoche reflects our society, the lives that we lead and the many situations we might face. First presented at Gelombang Baru 2013.
- Choreographer:Jabar Laura
- Category:Contemporary
- Dancers:Kecik, Ila Lova Violin, Aizat Kacang, Adidollet, Jamilah , Syuk, Jamie Ong, Wong Chi Ying, Angy Alleyfenciane Robert, Dalila Abdul Samad, Syed Hazik Afiq, Nurfarahin Omar, Zulkarnain Zuber, Wong En Li, Fatin Nadirah Rahmat,Laura John and Mona Affindi
Item #5
- Title:Melancholia
- Item Synopsis / Program Notes:
Inspired by people who indulge in night life, including music and illegal substances in order to deal with depression or as an escape from reality
- Choreographer:Jabar Laura
- Category:Contemporary
- Dancers:Azizi Mansor, Fauzi Amiruddin, Athilia Mazlan, Faliza Saad, Imran Syafiq, Kimberly Yap, Naim Syahrazad, Pengiran Qayyum, Raziman Sarbini, Rizianah John and Rabiatul Adawiah.
Credit
- Lighting Designer:Hanif Latif
- Stage Manager:Alif Fikri Azeman
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