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And we’re back!

To start off 2021, TAS Academy @ klpac is offering online Speech and Drama Programs for the final week of the School Holidays!

Whether or you are new to the performing arts or have taken our courses before, we have 3 specialized programs for students ages 4 – 18 years of age.

How will it work? All programs will take place in the digital space. Students will be given Zoom links to follow upon registration for their given class dates and times. Our teachers have crafted the syllabus and program for the online medium to best nurture and educate students and their creative potentials.

Is this part of our annual year-long Speech and Drama Program? This is an addition to our Speech and Drama Program! Our regular programming will be open for registration very soon (Jan for Feb 2021). Keep a lookout for it!

Our School Holiday Programs below:

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“MAGIC!” with Teacher Vicky Ang

What is it about? A creative 5-day thematic journey (MAGIC!) of exploring various drama and English learning concepts such as pantomiming, poetry appreciation, basic acting skills, reading with expression, play script writing workshop, among others.
Age group: 4 – 6 years old
Class size*: 5 students minimum
Dates (Time): 13 Jan 2021, Wed – 17 Jan 2021, Sunday @ 10.30AM – 12.00PM
Total hours: 7.5 hours
Price: RM280
*If student numbers are not met, the program may not commence. No payment required until first day of program.
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“Storytelling for Little Storytellers” with Teacher Adam Hamizan

What is it about? Students will be taken through an A-Z course on the basics of storytelling. From the types of stories told, to how to express it in writing, and finally telling and bringing to life these brilliant new stories.
Age group: 7 – 12 years old
Class size*: 5 students min – 10 students max
Dates (Time): 13 Jan 2021, Wed – 17 Jan 2021, Sunday @ 11.00AM – 1.00PM
Total hours: 10 hours
Price: RM300
*If student numbers are not met, the program may not commence. No payment required until first day of program.

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 “Monologue Magic” with Teacher Phraveen Arikiah

What is it about? Students will explore the many marvellous sides of monologues in theatre with Teacher Veen, as we journey through the process of creating and virtually staging and presenting a monologue within the span of 5 days!
Age group: 13 – 18 years old
Class size*: 5 students min – 10 students max
Dates (Time): 13 Jan 2021, Wed – 17 Jan 2021, Sunday @ 11.00AM – 1.00PM
Total hours: 10 hours
Price: RM300
*If student numbers are not met, the program may not commence. No payment required until first day of program.

Register here! 

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

Preschool Drama Programme

Day: Saturday
Sem 3: Sep 5,12,19,26 Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Nov 7

Age:
Group A: 3-4 yrs (must be over 36 months old by January 2020)
Group B: 5- 6 yrs ( those who were born in 2015 (by May 2020) and above)
Group C: 6 yrs (those who  were born in 2014 and above) 
(if the class is FULL, we can keep you under KIV list for the class)

Time:
Group A: 9.45am – 10.45am
Group B: 11.00am – 12pm
Group C: 1pm – 2pm

Course Fee: RM300
Registration Fee: RM50

Day: Sunday
Sem 3: Sep 6,13,20,27 Oct 4,11,18,25 Nov 8

Age:
Group A: 3-4 yrs (must be over 36 months old by January 2020)
Group B: 5- 6 yrs ( those who were born in 2015 (by May 2020) and above)
Group C: 6 yrs (those who  were born in 2014 and above)
(if the class is FULL, we can keep you under KIV list for the class)

Time:
Group A: 9.45am – 10.45am
Group B: 11am – 12pm
Group C: 1pm – 2pm

Course Fee: RM300
Registration Fee: RM50

Every semester of the Pre-school Programme consists of 10 weeks that lead up to a mini-presentation on the last class.
Each lesson will be conducted with the following components in mind:

• Development of the Mind
• Development of Creative Problem-Solving
• Development of Speech and Basic Communication
• Development of PLAY

Each class will have the various topics covered in varying activities such as movement and body, speech and voice, group work and working in a team. Students will learn basic theatre activities and theatre games which help them develop their listening skills and focus.

The classes are limited to only 16 kids per class (the maximum number of each class may be lesser than 16 depending on the momentum of the class. If the students are a bit more difficult to control; we will keep the number smaller)

1. Is there any trial class for the programme?
There is no trial class due to the limited number of students. You have to commit at least for one whole semester in order to join the programme. If you are not too sure whether the programme is suitable for your child. You may enroll them for our Intensive Creative Arts Programme (normally is done during the school holidays); as the programme is shorter and more intensive ( it’s a daily programme for 1 week).

2. My children refuse to participate in the class and cried throughout the class.
It’s normal for young students to cry on the first day of the programme due to new environment. Parents may accompany them in the class for only the first class.
We do not recommend for parents to stay in the class as we need the students to be independent and for them to build their trust with our facilitators.
Please do not worry if your child decided not to participate and just sit at the corner of the class; students will still be able to learn something by observing the class; and they will eventually join the class once they are ready.

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. What about the year end show?
There are no year end production for the preschool drama programme. However, there is a short presentation by the kids for the parents at the end of the final class for each semesters. It will take about 5-15 minutes and the presentation will take place in the same studio where the class is being held.

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Speech & Drama Programme 2020

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

To register, simply fill up the form here.

Day: Saturday or Sunday

Date:
Saturday Class
Sem 3: Sep 5,12,19,26 Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Nov 7

Sunday Classes
Sem 3: Sep 6,13,20,27 Oct 4,11,18,25 Nov 8

Age and Time for Beginners’ (Year 1) Classes:
Group A: 7 – 8 yrs (10am – 11.30am)
Group B: 9 – 12 yrs (10.15am – 11.45am)
Group C: 13 – 18 yrs (10.30am – 12pm)
(if the class is FULL, we can keep you under KIV list for the class)

Age and Time for Intermediate/Advanced (Year 2 – 10) Classes:
Group D: 8 – 9 yrs (12.15pm – 1.45pm)
Group E: 10 – 12 yrs (12.30pm – 2pm)
Group F: 13 – 18 yrs (12.45pm – 2.15pm)
(if the class is FULL, we can keep you under KIV list for the class)

Course Fee: RM450
Registration Fee: RM50

1. Is there any trial class for the programme?
There is no trial class due to the limited number of students. You have to commit at least for one whole semester in order to join the programme.

2. 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.

3. Can they join anytime?
Registration is closed on the 2nd week of each semester.

4. 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.

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

6. Will there be any performance for the parents to see their progress?
We usually have a performance at the end of each semester. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic we will have had to cancel the performance for this year. The students will however present their work and progress to their teacher and their classmates.

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) / RM80 per month (2 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: 18 yrs and above
Day: Saturdays
Time: 2pm-4pm
Course Fee: Pay What You Can Scheme
(commitment of 1 year, with at least twice a month attendance)

Can’t commit but still want to join the class.

You can still join us by paying the regular fee (you may sign up via regular wing chun class)
Course Fee: RM80 (2 classes) / RM120 (4 classes) per month
Registration Fee: RM50 (one off payment)

You may drop by for a trial class before joining. Kindly drop us an email with your fullname and contact number to academy@klpac.org

WHAT IS WING CHUN??

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.When does this offer begin?
Immediately

2.When does this offer ends?
As long as the partnership with the facilitator is on and until such time where there is no more violence against women.

3.How will the fee structure work exactly?
At the beginning of the month, you can basically just put in any amount at the donation box provided. Your donation will not be monitored or keep tracked. You can put in as much as you can afford. (You must give the commitment mentioned in the post if you want to enjoy this benefit).

4. How does the Academy ensure that student give their commitment of 1 year and attending at least 2 classes per month?
We will based mostly on trust and attendance monitoring. Failing which, the student can always opt to paying full fees so that you can come and go according to your convenience.

5.Can a man join the class?
Yes of course. He will have to pay the full fee of RM120 per month with one-off RM50 registration fee. For regular classes, click here

6.Where will the fee or donation be going to?
It will goes back to the facilitator and klpac to sustain the programme and the arts centre in general.

7.Can I have a demo / trial class?
Yes, you may come on any of the Saturdays and try it out (with no financial commitment as well). Kindly book a slot via email to academy@klpac.org.

8.What is my training attire?
Anything that you are comfortable with.

9. Do I have to buy any equipment?
No. Your body is the only tool you need.

10. Is there a shorter crash course or a one day workshop?
Let’s imagine this, let’s say you want to learn guitar in one day. You go for the class, the facilitator show you all the chords, strumming pattern and explain to you the music term and it’s interpretation. By the end of the class, can you actually play the song?
Traditional martial art is also about knowing your body to maximize its structure function, to develop subconscious muscle memory, harnessing your inner strength and developing your chi. There is no shortcut to it. Practice makes perfect.

11.I am interested but I don’t think I can commit.
Perhaps you can consider paying full fee and then you can come and go according to your convenience.

12.Is there an age limit?
Yes, 18 years old and above. The age limit is purely because the facilitator is not equipped with the appropriate skill to teach younger children as their physique and strength can be very different compared to an adult. We do not want to accidentally injure your child during the training.

13.If I can get enough student, will the Academy consider starting the class at another venue?
Yes. But this is also dependent on the facilitator availability and the commitment from the student must be very strong.

14.Is this suitable for beginner?
Yes absolutely. No prior experience is needed.

Beginners Acting Workshop For Adults Part 1 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: March 7,14, June 20,27 July  4,11,18,25  2020
Time: 2pm-5pm
Fee: RM600
Reg Fee: 50

This beginner’s acting workshop will consist of 8-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.