Malay Gamelan – Beginner Class
Date: (Every Sunday)
Oct – Nov
Time:
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Ages:
16 years old and above
Class Size:
5 – 11 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Fee:
RM 600*
(8-week course)
*Registration Fee for New Students: RM50
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Discover the enchanting and healing world of Malay gamelan music with our immersive 4-week course!
Join us once a week for a captivating 2-hour session where you’ll learn to play traditional instruments, explore the rich cultural heritage, and experience the mesmerizing, therapeutic rhythms of this ancient musical tradition. The soothing waves of sound from the gamelan instruments are known to promote relaxation and well-being. Whether you’re a beginner or a music enthusiast, this course offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of gamelan music.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with the timeless beauty and healing power of this art form!
Mohamad Faliq Bin Che Adeni – Facilitator
Mohamad Faliq Bin Che Adeni graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music (Composition and Arranging) from the National Arts and Cultural Academy (ASWARA) in 2015. After discovering his interest in the Malay gamelan in 2003, when he was just 13, he continued to pursue it along with other forms of performing arts such as dance and acting, performing at school and international level. In ASWARA, he explored composition and arrangement, opening up opportunities to further develop his craft.
Currently a Malay gamelan trainer at the Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College (KISAS), he has brought honour to KISAS as they have emerged as the Champion in numerous Malay Gamelan Competitions held for boarding schools. In hope of preserving the Malay gamelan and traditional art forms, he continues to teach and share his knowledge as well as compose so that it can be a pride for future generations regardless of race or religion.
KonTra Dance Lab
Date: (Every Monday & Wednesday)
Oct 5 7 12 14 19 21 26 28
Nov 2 4
Time:
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Ages:
16 years old and above
Class Size:
6 – 15 pax
Venue:
Level 3, Studio 5 @ klpac
Fee:
RM600
*Registration Fee: RM50 (new students)
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
KonTra, a hybrid of two Malay words = Kontemporari + Tradisional.
Rooted in Tradition. Moving Forward
What is KonTra Dance Lab?
KonTra Dance Lab is a dance workshop that was rebranded from a previous contemporary dance workshop taught by Zhafir Muzani. It invites you to learn and explore selected traditional dances from Southeast Asian countries, and then Zhafir will guide you in experimenting with traditional materials to create a new dance piece for 5 weeks (10 classes). Each dance workshop series will feature a specific theme to ensure a fun, culturally enriching experience for participants. At the end of the dance workshop, the students will perform a mini-performance showcasing the full choreography they have been working on with Zhafir.
Step into KonTra Dance Lab: One with Zhafir Muzani, a creative movement experience that explores the intersection of contemporary dance and Southeast Asian traditional dance. Over 5 weeks (10 classes), participants will first establish the foundations of contemporary dance through technical training, body awareness, strength, flexibility, coordination, and movement discipline. Alongside these fundamentals, you’ll be introduced to two or three selected traditional dance forms from Southeast Asia, discovering their unique movement qualities, rhythms, cultural contexts, and artistic values.
As the workshop progresses, the focus shifts from learning to creating. Rather than simply reproducing traditional choreography, participants will begin experimenting with traditional movement vocabulary through improvisation, composition, and collaborative exploration, along with the theme for this first series: utilisation of cloth.
Guided by Zhafir Muzani, the class will collectively develop an original contemporary dance work that respectfully reimagines traditional movement in new artistic contexts. This workshop is designed for beginners, dance enthusiasts, performers, and anyone interested in exploring how cultural heritage can inspire contemporary artistic practice. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or expanding your creative journey, KonTra Dance Lab invites you to move with curiosity, think creatively, and discover how tradition can become a living source of contemporary expression.
Please note that some activities involve physical movement that may be demanding. Participants with previous injuries or medical conditions are encouraged to dance within their own comfort level.
Cikgu Zhafir Muzani – Facilitator
Zhafir Muzani is a multidisciplinary artist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia began his artistic journey as a freelance dancer and later made his television debut in the educational sitcom Oh My English! while continuing to pursue his passion for dance.
He previously served as the Resident Choreographer with The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and curated KonTra, a series of traditional–contemporary dance works at The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac). He just came back from the International Young Choreographer Project (IYCP 2026) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and the Creative Workshop Residency HOT Season 2026 in Munmak-eup, Wonju, South Korea.
His works span choreography, dancing, directing, acting, film, and education. He holds a Diploma in Film and a Degree in Theatre from MARA Technology University (UiTM), and a Master of Dance from the Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya (UM).
Currently, still at UM, he is pursuing his doctoral studies in practice-as-research, focusing on audience participation in dance performance from the Malaysian context.
Finding Freedom in Improv
Date: (Saturdays)
Sep 26
Oct 3 10 17 24
Time:
3:00pm – 5:30pm
Ages:
18 years old and above
Class Size:
6 -15 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac (Level 3)
Fee:
RM 650*
Early Bird Promo (ends Sep 6): RM600
*Registration Fee: RM 50 (New Students)
Enquiry:
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
“Everyone can act. Everyone can improvise. Anyone who wishes to can play in the theater and learn to become stageworthy.” – Viola Spolin
Improv is back!! With fresh games, new challenges, and the same fearless spirit!
This time, Farah will take you through the essentials of theatrical improvisation, helping you strengthen your ability to listen, respond, express, and create in the moment. Whether you’re returning or joining for the first time, this round offers a brand-new experience that builds on core principles while exploring different pathways to spontaneity.
This 8-hour course is structured for the seasoned actor who wants a refresher and a “back-to-basics” training in their career. Or beginning actors who are just beginning to find their artistic voice. Non-actors will also find the fundamental techniques introduced to them useful for their creative and interpersonal work.
The class centers experience as a main mode of teaching, and participants are encouraged to come ready to play, discover, make mistakes, all the while learning useful skills for their creative development.
Improv isn’t just a one-time skill — it’s a practice. Like any muscle, it grows stronger with use. So whether you’re an actor or simply curious, come play, explore, and stretch your creative instincts!
Conducted by AI:IA Improv member Farah Rani.
Diving Deeper into Improv Play
Date: (Sundays)
Sep 27
Oct 4 11 18 25
Time:
3:00pm – 5:30pm
Ages:
18 years old and above
Class Size:
6 – 15 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac (Level 3)
Fee:
RM 650*
Early Bird Promo (ends Sep 6): RM600*
*Registration Fee: RM 50 (New Students)
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
“Improvisation is a transformation, a change from one state of being to another.” – Viola Spolin
Ready to take your improv further? This intermediate course is for those with basic experience who want to go deeper into organic play. Move past simple rules and dive into a system of deep focus, live coaching, and freedom from judgment. Learn to use your body and physical environment to step out of your head and unlock your true, natural creativity.
Improv isn’t just a one-time skill — it’s a practice. Like any muscle, it grows stronger with use. So whether you’re an actor or simply curious, come play, explore, and stretch your creative instincts.
Led by AI:IA Improv’s Farah Rani.
Farah Rani
Farah Rani is a Malaysian actor, producer, and teacher based in Kuala Lumpur. With a career spanning 19 years, she has performed on stages across Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Adelaide, Brisbane, and New York City.
Farah is best known for her work in productions such as Parah (as Melur), Nadirah (as Maznah), Projek Disko Baldi (as Farah), Gold Rain and Hailstones (as Amy), Kandang (as Bintaga), and The Language Archive (as Emma). She is also a founding member of Malaysia’s longest-running improv troupe, AI:IA Improv.
A six-time Boh Cameronian Arts Award winner, Farah has received accolades including Best Supporting Actor (Nadirah), Best Ensemble (Projek Disko Baldi), and multiple Audience Choice and Best Of awards.
Her film credits include Amanda Nell Eu’s Tiger Stripes (as Ustazah Hasnani), Liew Seng Tat’s Flowers In The Pocket (as Cikgu Dara), Dain Said’s Iman Untuk Bulan (as Ida), and Moo Siew Keh’s Back To You (as Kamariah Muda).
Farah has taught acting and improv for Theatresauce, HushTheTheatre, and ThinkCity. She currently lectures at Sunway University, teaches at the Soka International School Malaysia, and is a facilitator at TAS Academy @ klpac.
Farah trained at Michael Howard Studios in New York City.
Play a Djembe: A Community Rhythm Workshop
Date: (Sundays)*
Oct 11 18 25
Nov 1 15 22 29
*Dec 5 (Saturday): Final session & presentation
Time:
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages:
17 and above
Class Size (min/max):
5 -11 pax
Venue:
Lobby, klpac
Fee*:
RM 750 – 8 sessions, 1.5 hr per session
Early Bird & Returning Student Promo (ends 21 Sept): RM600
*Registration Fee: RM 50 (New Students)
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
From Plant to Play.
This is not just a change of words,
but a shift in attitude.
African rhythms travel from distant West Africa to here.
They are not meant to be copied unchanged,
but to adapt, take root, and continue growing on this land.
After all, the sunlight, the air, and the water here are different.
In this workshop,
I invite you to play, explore, and make some noise with the djembe.
Starting from traditional rhythms, we will gradually accumulate and transform them.
Over time, a rhythm will emerge—
a drum piece born from this place,
which students will shape into a short repertoire
and present as a final musical sharing at the end of the workshop.
Chun Wai
Also known as WaaiwaiiDrum, Chun Wai is a multitalented young artist — a movement artist, percussionist, street performer, and arts educator.
His artistic journey began with the 24 Festive Drums, a Malaysian drumming tradition rooted in the lunar festival calendar. Since then, he has toured extensively across Asia, Europe, and Australia with various theatrical and performance groups.
Deeply passionate about West African percussion, improvisational dance, and physical and theatrical performance, Chun Wai is currently exploring the theatrical potential of rhythm and the human body.
During Malaysia’s Movement Control Order in 2020, he shifted his focus to improvisational dance. He was twice awarded the Create Now Fund by CENDANA, supporting the creation of two online dance improvisation projects: “Dance! Dance! Dance!” and “Dance! Dance! Dance! 2.0″.
In 2022, drawing from two years of embodied experience during lockdown, he created his solo work “FauveDance”. The piece won multiple awards at the Short+Sweet Malaysia Festival 2021, including Best Male Dancer, Best Choreographer, and the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Creative Excellence Award.
In 2024, Chun Wai was selected for two prestigious international residencies:
Kaleidoscope@VI Artist-in-Residence in Singapore (organised by Sigma Collective), focusing on dance creation;
OneBeat Taiwan, a musical exchange program hosted by Found Sound Nation.
Chun Wai is currently dedicated to developing his voice as a distinctive and interdisciplinary creator.
K-POP DANCE for KIDS
(6-10yrs, Every Saturday)
Cycle I (8 sessions)
Jun 6 13 20 27
Jul 4 11 18 25
Cycle II (11 sessions)
Aug 15 29
Sep 5 19 26
Oct 3 10 31
Nov 14 21 28*
*Class Timing subject to adjustment due to Final Presentation @ Pentas 1, will be extended from morning till afternoon.
Time:
1:40pm – 2:40pm
Class Size:
6 – 10 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Fee (11 sessions):
RM440*
TASA Returning Students: RM 407
Walk-in: RM43 per session
Promotion: RM814* for Families of 2
*Registration Fee For New Students: RM50 each
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
Train like a mini idol with Teacher Lee A!
Unleash your child’s inner idol in our high-energy K-Pop Dance Jam!
Perfect for kids who love catchy beats and vibrant moves, this class breaks down the hottest K-Pop hits into simple, beginner-friendly steps. It’s not just about learning a routine—your child will build confidence, rhythm, and stage presence while having an absolute blast!
✨ Why Join Us?
🎵 Feel the Beat – Learn to groove, count music, and move in sync
🌟 Shine Bright – Fun “Center Stage” moments to boost confidence
💃 Dance + Play – Stay active while jamming to the latest K-Pop hits
No experience needed—just sneakers, big energy, and a love for music!
Come join our mini squad and let your child dance, shine like a K-pop star!
K-POP DANCE & MORE!
(10yrs & above, Every Saturday)
Cycle II:
May 16 23
Jun 6 13 20 27
Jul 4 11 18 25
Cycle III
Aug 15 29
Sep 5 19 26
Oct 3 10 31
Nov 14 21 28*
*Class Timing subject to adjustment due to Final Presentation @ Pentas 1, will be extended from morning till afternoon.
Time:
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Class Size:
6 – 20 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Fee (11 sessions):
RM440*
TASA Returning Students: RM 407
Walk-in: RM43 per session
Promotion: RM814* for Families of 2
*Registration Fee For New Students: RM50 each
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
Learn the dynamic K-Pop dance class and more!
Calling all K-Pop enthusiasts! Experience the electrifying world of K-Pop dance and let your passion for Korean music ignite the dance floor! Our K-Pop dance classes for all age offer an incredible opportunity to groove to the beautiful beats, learn iconic moves, improve your fitness, build confidence and relieve your worries!
Teacher Lee A will guide you through exciting routines and teach you the signature moves to help you shine!
Teacher Lee A
Teacher Lee A is a professional dancer with an illustrious career spanning over a decade. As a performer, she has graced prestigious stages such as Rynn Lim (林宇中) Live Concert and the Guinness Tour Malaysia. Her talent has been spotlighted on various media platforms, from dazzling live shows to captivating flash mobs, showcasing her versatility in genres like hip hop and K-pop, leaving audiences spellbound.
Beyond her performances, Lee A is a dedicated dance coach. From teaching kids to explore significant moves to crafting intricate choreographies for adults, her classes cater to diverse age groups and skill levels.
Embark on a journey of rhythm and expression with Teacher Lee A, where dance transcends boundaries and inspires hearts.
Theatre For Seniors with Andy Cranshaw
Date:
(Twice a week, every Wednesday & Thursday for 5 weeks)
Sep 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 | Oct 1 7 8
Time:
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Ages:
50 years old and above (No upper age limit. Participants should be comfortable joining light physical activities, games and movement exercises at their own pace.)
Class Size:
6 – 15 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Course Fee: RM800* (Total 10 sessions)
Early Bird Promotion (Ends 23 August) : RM700* only
*Registration Fee For TASA New Students: RM50
Enquiry
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
academy@klpac.org
Theatre for Seniors is for anyone who’s ever dreamed of stepping onto the stage or rediscovering their creative side!
It’s never too late to discover the joy of performing. Whether you’ve always wanted to try acting, are returning to the stage after many years, or are simply looking for a fun and rewarding new experience, Theatre For Seniors offers a welcoming introduction to theatre in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Designed specifically for adults aged 50 and above, the programme encourages participants to explore their creativity while building confidence, communication skills and self-expression. No previous acting experience is required—just curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to take part. Activities are tailored to suit a range of abilities, with participants encouraged to work at their own pace.
Across eight twice-weekly sessions, we shall learn the fundamental principles of acting through a variety of practical exercises, theatre games, improvisation, voice work, movement and character development. You will discover how actors use observation, imagination, listening and being present in each moment on the stage to bring characters to life from the inside out. Along the way, you will develop greater confidence in speaking and performing in front of others while enjoying the social benefits of working as part of an ensemble.
As the course progresses, you will apply these newly acquired skills to rehearsing a short, scripted scene with one or perhaps two other actors, learning the basics of rehearsal techniques, stagecraft and performance. The emphasis throughout is on collaboration, enjoyment and supporting one another in a positive, encouraging atmosphere.
The course culminates in an informal showcase performance where participants will present their work to an invited audience of family and friends. More than simply learning how to act, this course celebrates creativity, connection and the confidence that comes from trying something new. It is an opportunity to make new friends, share stories, challenge yourself and experience the unique excitement of live theatre, regardless of age or previous experience.
Andy Cranshaw is a theatre director, actor and drama educator who trained as an actor at the Arts Educational Schools London from 1980-83 and spent ten years working as a professional actor and director in the UK theatre.
The highlight of his professional career was working as the House Director with RKO productions where he directed commercial touring plays, musicals and pantomimes featuring British actors well known at the time for appearing in TV dramas, sitcoms and soap operas.
He was assistant director on productions of “Oliver” “Noises Off” and “Privates On Parade” and Directed “Annie”, “The Wizard of Oz” Dick Whittington and “Anybody For Murder”. He worked with Actors such as Barry Evans (Mr Brown in “Mind your Language”) David Roper (The Cuckoo Waltz) Ian Lindsay (Men Behaving Badly) Michelle Collins (Cyndy Beale East Enders) Charlie Drake (Comedian) Hugh Lloyd, Lynda Baron, Colin Baker (Dr Who), Danny Larue, Pamela Vesey and Carolyn Jones (Crossroads)
In 1995 he pivoted to a career in Corporate Training which bought him to Malaysia in 1997 and this has been his home ever since. Andy has remained actively involved in the local theatre scene. More than two decades ago, he directed A Slice of Saturday Night and The Two of Us at the much-loved The Actors Studio Dataran Merdeka and later at The Actors Studio BSC, venues fondly remembered by many Malaysian theatre-goers.
More recently, he has directed The Haunted Through Lounge at Farndale Castle and Bleak Expectations with KL Players. As an actor, he has also appeared in numerous KL Players pantomimes, including Robin Hood, The Babes in the Magic Wood, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
Andy is passionate about helping participants build confidence, creativity and authentic expression through theatre.
LOCATION
Address
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre,
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan
off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
51100, Kuala Lumpur
Waze to klpac
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Parking Information
Ample free outdoor parking available.
