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Speech & Drama Programme 2019

Registration for 1st semester will be closed on the 24th February 2019

Please fill up the online Registration Form in order to register for the programme.

To register, simply fill up the form here.
(please notify which intakes (eg: Saturday (Group A)) in the Notes section.

Day: Saturday or Sunday

Date:
Saturday Class
Sem 1: Feb 16,23 Mar 2,9,16,23 Apr 6,13,20,27
Sem 2: May 4,11 June 15,22,29 July 6,13,20,27 Aug 3
Sem 3: Aug 17,24 Sep 21,28 Oct 5,12,19 Nov 2,9,16

Sunday Classes
Sem 1: Feb 17,24 Mar 3,10,17,24 Apr 7,14,21,28
Sem 2: May 5,12 June 16,23,30 July 7,14,21,28 Aug 4
Sem 3: Aug 18,25 Sep 22,29 Oct 6,13,20 Nov 3,10,17

Age:
Group A: 7-8 yrs
Group B: 9-12 yrs
Group C: 13-18 yrs

Time:
Beginners (Year 1) : 10am-12pm
Intermediate/Advanced (Year 2 – 10) : 12pm-2pm
Course Fee: RM400
Registration Fee: RM50

*Please indicate the day of your choice at the “notes” section on the registration form.

1) My children has done speech and drama at school, which level should they go to?
Our Speech & Drama Programme is divided into Beginners (Year 1), Intermediate (Year 2) & Advanced levels (Year 3-10).

Levels are based on how many years each students have been with us; and not based on their experience. You will have to join the beginners level even though you may have some experience with speech and drama or acting from other schools or centres.

It’s not about the competition of who can perform better on stage, but we give chance to all students to participate in the classes and join the year end production.

2. Can they join anytime?
Intakes are opened to new registrations for the first and second semester ONLY. New registration is not open for the 3rd semester.Registration is closed on the 2nd week of each semesters; as students will be handed scripts and roles then.

3. Is the class is for both days? Can I change my child class from Saturday to Sunday in the middle of semester?
The class is only once per week. You may only choose either Saturday or Sunday and will have to stay with the chosen day until the end of semester.

4. Is there any replacement classes?
There are no replacement classes. Dates of the classes are as stated on the schedule.

5. Will there be any performance for the parents to see their progress?
Yes. There will be a short presentation at the end of each semesters for the parents to see their children progress. The presentation will take about 30 minutes before the class ends, for example: if the class is from 10am-12pm; the presentation will be at 11.30am.
All students are required to wear the academy t-shirt for the presentation which can be purchased at the academy office.
Students will still need to come at 10am as usual as they will have their final rehearsal before the performance.

6. What about the year end show?
The third semester will be dedicated to preparations for the year end production.
The production will be for 1 whole day (about 10am-5pm). This will includes full dress rehearsals in the morning and shows in the afternoon.
For the year 2019, the show is already set on 16 Nov (for Saturday classes) / 17 Nov (for Sunday classes) 2019.
The show will take place at Pentas 2 and it will be ticketed.

1 DAY FREE TRIAL CLASS: By appointment only.

Age: 13 yrs and above
Day: Saturdays
Time: 2pm-4pm
Course Fee: RM120 per month (4 classes)
Registration Fee: RM50

Yip Kin Wing Chun is a traditional chinese martial art from China with more than 10 weapon forms, horse stance emphasis and “Yin” and “Yang” leveraging concept. It was brought to Malaysia by Yip Kin before World War II. It is a close range combat skills that designed particularly for small size people or lady.

It is very different from many other martial arts that require strong physical strength and good stamina but instead, it leverages on human body structure alignment and positioning during combat to compensate for the lack of physical strength of practitioner and economic movement to conserve energy. Besides combat skills, it also include health component in its syllabus via slow and deep abdominal breathing throughout the whole training. As a result, over the years of training, practitioner become healthier and stronger besides acquiring self-defence skills.

Syllabus (in a nutshell):

A student will be able to learn the 7 hands movement, 8 legs movement, 5 stances, 4 footworks and Qi Gong of Yip Kin Wing Chun within 1 year.

For student who then wish to continue after the first year syllabus can proceed to learn the 8 Core Forms which include Small Flower Fist, Big Flower Fist, Plum Blossom Stick and Drill, 6.5 foot Stick and Drill, Chi Sau and finally, Wooden Dummy. It could take up to 4 years to complete all the Forms.

In the weekly class, it is generally conducted and divided into 5 different segments in which all student despite seniority or level will be experiencing:

a). Foot / leg work – starting from the very basic horse stance to the advance plum blossom stance to train balance, grounding, structure, strike empowerment, moving in confine space and many others

b). Hand work – learning the 7 hands movement in stages and progressively (dependant on student ability) and the more advance 8 Core Forms in later stage

c). Qi Gong – learning to cultivate Qi as well as develop focus and body awareness with good structure. Can be a relaxing and good for health exercise too.

d). Sparring – application of the hand and leg work with an actual sparring partner. Student will be put through scenarios and learn to develop possible counter measure.

e). Q&A – student are encourage to ask question on items that they have learn or perhaps, just sharing their insights and discovery for that week

*Further explanation on syllabus is available upon request

Instructor

Lim Shoou Ching is a direct disciple of Grandmaster Yip Fok Choy, grandson of Yip Kin and studies under Sifu Kahar Saidun. When Lim fails to land even a punch on Shifu Kahar while he was blind folded but instead being thrown around for a good few minutes, that was the turning point and the beginning of Lim’s journey with Sifu Kahar.

Started learning Yip Kin Wing Chun since 2010, Lim is currently the Class Leader and Assistant Instructor with more than 2 years of teaching experience. To date, Lim has participated in numerous friendly sparring / matches with not only Wing Chun practitioners but also other martial art form including silat, taekwondo and even freestyle.

Sifu Kahar Saidun (Advisory Instructor):

With his 26 years of experience, Kahar teaches, speaks and lives martial arts. Kahar has been practicing Wing Chun since 1991 and is currently one of the two Master Instructors inside the oldest Wing Chun martial arts school and association in Malaysia, which is the “Persatuan Tinju Wing Choon Yip Kin Kuala Lumpur” (first established 1924, formally registered 1960). He has been teaching since the year 2002.

Grandmaster Yip Fook Choy:

Grandmaster Yip Fook Choy was born on May 15th, 1943 in Kuala Lumpur and began learning Wing Chun at age 8. He assisted his grandfather Yip Kin at the martial arts school in the late 1950s. From the early 1970s after the demise of Grandmaster Yip Kin, Grandmaster Yip Fook Choy has inherited the legacy left by his late grandfather.

At age 65, Grandmaster Yip Fook Choy continues to be very active imparting his Wing Chun martial arts to students and teaching various nationalities and age groups to attain progressive improvements in levels of individual achievement. He also teaches lion dance and is sought after as a judge recognized internationally in lion dance competitions within and outside Malaysia. He maintains affiliations and travels regionally in connection with martial arts and lion dance.

Age : 5 years and above
Time : Between 2pm-5pm weekdays

Proper timetable and slot will be confirmed based on mutual agreement.
Any missing classes will not be replaced without 24 hours advanced notice.
Please contact us for other dates and slots.

Class duration: Grade   (Practical ; Theory)

Beginner                       : 30 minutes ; 15 minutes
Grade 1 to 4                 : 30 minutes ; 15 minutes
Grade 5                         : 45 minutes ; 30 minutes
Grade 6 to 8                 : 60 minutes ; 30 minutes

Course Fee: (practical ; theory) per month (4 classes)
Beginner (RM 130; FOC)
Grade 1  (RM 140 ; RM 60)
Grade 2  (RM 150 ; RM 60)
Grade 3  (RM 160 ; RM 60)
Grade 4  (RM 170 ; RM 60)
Grade 5  (RM 190 ; RM 120)
Grade 6  (RM 250 ; RM 120)
Grade 7  (RM 270 ; RM 120)
Grade 8  (RM 290 ; RM 150)
Registration Fee: RM50

Lesson books can be purchased from the academy.

Exam board: ABRSM http://my.abrsm.org/
(Fee and material for the exam is not included in the course fee)

The Facilitators

Lee Yueh Yi

is a pianist, music arranger, music composer and founder of Dominant Music Studio and theatre company, ACX Productions. Graduated from University Malaya, Bachelor of Performing Arts major in music. Yueh Yi has more than 13 years piano teaching experience and her music composition won Best Original Music in 11th ADA Drama Award 2012.

Loh Wei Nee

is a pianist, keyboardist, pipa player and music tutor. Graduated from University Malaya, Bachelor of Performing Arts major in music and Master of Music  in Performance Studies at UCSI University. Wei Nee is a multi talent musician and has more than 6 years piano and pipa teaching experience.

New Insight with Malay Gamelan with Gangsapura

Please fill up the online Registration Form in order to register for the programme.
To register, simply fill up the form here.

Age: 15 yrs and above
Days: Saturdays
Time: 10am-12pm
Date: New dates for 2019 will be updated soon
Course Fee: RM250 (first session, student will get Gangsapura t-shirt on the last day of the class)
RM200 (repeat students)
Registration Fee: RM50

Min: 8, max 11

(Sunday class or advanced level is available upon request)

Since it was brought into Tanah Melayu from Riau-Lingga in the early 19th century until it was re-discovered in 1967 under “Istana Kolam”(Terengganu Palace), Malay Gamelan has been a great asset and treasure to our cultural discovery. Since then, the ongoing studies has led to the more development and growth in our journey of learning our own long-lost traditional arts culture & heritage.

This class is a 4-week introductory beginner course that will bring you into the world of Malay Gamelan through the learning of traditional Malay Gamelan songs with a unique and personal approach from our tutor for you to experience the wonder first-hand and travel back in time.

Teuku Umar Ilany has graduated in the year 2014 with a first class degree in composition and arranging from the National Heritage and Culture Academy (ASWARA). His passion for Gamelan and Malay culture has been life-long, beginning with his initial exposure at the age of 12 and leading him to study composition and Malay gamelan at ASWARA, during which he was exposed to elements of traditional Malay performing arts ranging from Wayang Kulit (Malay shadow play) and Mak Yong to Bangsawan, Mek Mulong and Randai – all of which have been influences in his creative musical skills.

Under the tutelage of mentors and adigurus like Pak Bob Khalil, Pak Osman, Ruslan Imam, Salvadore Guerzo and many others, Teuku is emerging as a leading light in the new generation of Malay gamelan artists. He is the winner of the “Best Gamelan Performer” in a Malay Gamelan Competition in the state of Terengganu, has directed many traditional performances in ASWARA and has also led the ASWARA Gamelan Group in a collaboration with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). Apart from that, he is also one of the resident composer of Rhythm in Bronze, and write compositions and arrangements for various orchestras.

Speech & Drama Holiday Bootcamp!

Age: 7-17yrs old
Date:
Camp 3: 10-14 Dec 2018
Time:  10am- 12pm
Course Fee: RM300
Registration Fee: RM50

Want your child to GAIN CONFIDENCE, LEARN SELF CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND HAVE A WHALE OF A GOOD TIME this school holidays?

The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac presents Speech and Drama Holiday Bootcamp 2018!
The 5 day course comprises theatre games, role playing and a workshop performance to stimulate the child’s creative and intuitive thinking, to ultimately aid in public speech, performance and critical thinking.
This workshop is also an introduction to our semester based Speech & Drama Programme.

This camp will be facilitated by The Actors Studio Academy@klpac facilitators. 

 Intensive Creative Arts Programme

Age: 3-6 yrs old ( 2hour )
Date:
Intake 3:10-14 Dec 2018
Time: 10am-12pm
Course Fee: RM300
Registration Fee: RM50

A 1-week programme for children aged between 3 – 6 years old. Consists of a series of fun-filled, exploratory, theatre based activities and games to help participants’ self-development by tapping into their creativity. Lessons will include drama, singing, dance and arts & crafts.
This workshop is also an introduction to our semester based Preschool Drama Programme.

This workshop will be facilitated by The Actors Studio Academy@klpac.

Beginners Acting Workshop with Qahar Aqilah

Please fill up the online Registration Form in order to register for the programme.
To register, simply fill up the form here.

Age: 18 years and above
Day: Saturdays
Date: Dates will be updated soon for intake 2019, class to begin after June
Time: 2pm-5pm
Fee: RM600
Reg Fee: 50

This beginner’s acting workshop will consist of 10-week course that provides fundamental concepts and techniques of performing for budding actors.
Participants in this workshop will be led through a series of theoretical and practical exercises that seek to introduce basic tools that will strengthen mind-body connections to both the technical processes, as well as the creative processes that inform basic theatrical performance.

Qahar Aqilah was trained as an actor at the Michael Howard Studios in New York. Aside from performing, Qahar also conducts classes and workshops for people who want to learn the craft of acting, including improvisation and how to approach text as an actor. A former member and co-founder of Shakespeare Demystified, he has performed in and co-directed their shows, as well as trained current and new members of the ensemble. He is also a founding member of The AIIA Improv troupe.