Short + Sweet Malaysia: Dance (2010)

Synopsis

The biggest little festival in the world.

Production Information

  • Production / Presenting Company:The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
  • Artistic Director / Curator / Programme Coordinator:Joe Hasham OAM
  • Date:29 Sep – 31 Oct 2010
  • Total Showing:Week 1: 4, Week 2: 4
  • State:Kuala Lumpur

Individual Dance Items

Item #1

  • Title:Mawar
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    The power of women, fighting for life and love…

  • Choreographer:Muhaini Ahmad
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Nurulakmal Abdul Wahid, Wan Amira Sofea, Siti Hamizah Lamin, Fyza Mohammad, Azimah Syazwani, Eliana Azmi, Stephane Sanggah, Audreylyn Semit

Item #2

  • Title:Dad and Du
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Kehidupan adalah satu perubahan dan perubahan itu adalah kebarangkalian yang menjadi kemungkinan bagi setiap perkara yang berlaku

  • Choreographer:Fairul Zahid
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Rabiatul Adawiah, Fauzi Amiruddin, Khairi Mokhtar, Azizi Mansor, Sufi Asyraf

Item #3

  • Title:Laki…Lucky
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    The existence, power and relationship makes men so special.

  • Choreographer:K.Rul Mohtar
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Syafizah-Syazlee Salehuddin, Muhammad Syaffiq Hambali, Anas Firdaus Md Sharif, Ayu Azril Ali, Albar Ramdzan, Gloria Anak Patie, Nik Nur Azlina Nik Ibrahim, Norsafini Jafar

Item #4

  • Title:The Bridal Shawl
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    A family heirloom, the shawl, being past on from mother to daughter in celebration of her wedding…

  • Choreographer:Kayla
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Liesl Ho Kit Wan, Emina Aliyya, Narmatha Shanmugam, Shun Clayton, Samira Albana, Syl Fyn

Item #5

  • Title:Spo(r)t-the-dance
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    A dance inspired by sport

  • Choreographer:Fauzi
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Jabar, Imran, Azmi, Shukri, Izzazly

Item #6

  • Title:Tribulation
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    The Struggles and challenges of life are reflected in various forms.

  • Choreographer:Cyn Dee Too
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Cheng Hui Yi, Nicole Leong, Pui Theng, Christabel, Marilyn Hannah Lau, Sarah-Mae, Rozmin Rashid, Krystal Ho, Emily Liew, Tasha Lim, Lynn Tan, Kasumi, Melissa Ong, Sasha Ratnam, Keith Yew

Item #7

  • Title:Next Stop
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Whats the next stop?

  • Choreographer:Chia Yan Wei
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Denny Donius, Naimsyarazad Zin, Yap Chai Wen, Ng Xin Ying, Murni Omar, Faillul Adam, Norbaizura Abd Ghani, Mohamad Azizi Mansor, Melinda Kwong, Hazra Binti Ghazaly

Item #8

  • Title:Bayangan
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Memori Silam yang sukar dilupakan

  • Choreographer:Gloria
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Fasilah, Munireh

Item #9

  • Title:Parts Of Infinity-XX. Love
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Focusing on women and the aspect of love showing that personality and character is more than the sum of a collection of labels, rules and expectations.

  • Choreographer:BB Ostella Adam
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Callista Chuah, Nicole-Ann Thomas, Janet Lee, gee Paary, Grace Quah, Dini Nawawi, Ashley Chan, Maybelline Wong, Sheah Ju-Er, Kelly Wong, Ellyne Lamin, Nyza Zaini, Shahila Johan

Item #10

  • Title:Rusuk Ke-12
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Man…Woman…destiny…made for each other….

     

  • Choreographer:Shahafiz
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Jabar, Xinying, Denny, Rin

Item #11

  • Title:Dancin’ Man
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Inspired by Bob Fosse,

  • Choreographer:Shirena Hamzah & Clara Lim
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Aishwariyah Vimal, Alicia Nicola Wong Tsian Yi, Alisya Razman Adam, Apshrayah, Vimal, Archanah Mahendran, Denise Lai Ze Yi, Emma Rozario, Jayshire Sivananthan, Jesryna Rajes patel, Kaeshini Sivananthan, Kasumi Higewake, Maverick Chai, Nadia Aziz, Natasha Magad, Ng Ji Lian, Sasha Ratnam, Trishhani Yogaretnam

Item #12

  • Title:Pow Wow
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Tall, short, scrawny,chubby-it takes all kinds to win war.

  • Choreographer:Revathu Murugappan
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Farizzal Hudzuri, Lim Cheng Choo, Rithaudin Kadir, Udean Mondey

Item #13

  • Title:One Day – Today?
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    A lyrical solo of sorrow and loss transforms into rhythmic dance of redemption, to the sounds of original music played live by Lan Chow

     

  • Choreographer:Bilqis Hijjas
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Stephanie Lim, Yuka Tanaka, Regina Toyad, Janice Yong

Item #14

  • Title:Mavi Marmala
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Semua orang pasti ingat

  • Choreographer:Markyong
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Marulhuda Mawardi, Suwandi Paiman, Nor Safika Shaharuddin

Item #15

  • Title:Happiness/happiness
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Loneliness has caused one to quietly run to another’s bosom

  • Choreographer:Jensen Goi Yat Sen
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Jensen Goi Yat Sen

Item #16

  • Title:Hidden
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Some secrets are meant to be kept…even from our loved ones

     

  • Choreographer:Christinr Chew
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Al Jabar, Josephine Yeong

Item #17

  • Title:Jali Jalan
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Gabungan kreatif tarian gamelan, makyong, randai, kuda kepang, zapin akan mewarnai teknik penceritaan sekawan yang mencari jalan dalam mengharungi mimpi yang sukar.

  • Choreographer:Amirul Safuan Bin Kamaludin
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Herman Midin, Amirul Ashraf Ruslan, Nurfarahi, Nabilah Mohd Azmi, Sarah Shafreena Mohd Hassan, Nur Ain Asmantor, Mohd Rezza Rahmat

Item #18

  • Title:Velocity
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    An exploration of physical movements engaged in a constant renewal and re-negotation of space occupancy and the challenges on the human body

     

  • Choreographer:Vivian Chan
  • Category:Contemporary

Item #19

  • Title:Less Talk More Rock
  • Item Synopsis / Program Notes:

    Two dancers, One Radio.

  • Choreographer:Isabelle Lim & Justin Lim
  • Category:Contemporary
  • Dancers:Isabelle Lim & Justin Lim

Credit

  • Lighting Designer:Lim Ang Swee
  • Executive Producer:Mark Cleary
  • Stage Manager:Easee Gan
  • Publicist:Valerie Tan